Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,092 sqft
853 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$652/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Watch the sun rise over Card Cove & enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing from your own dock on this beautiful spot or just sit on the deck and enjoy the the long views out to Quahog Bay. This sweet home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a convenient laundry on the 2nd level, an open kitchen/living/dining area, a cozy gas fireplace to take of the chill, lovely perennial gardens & a shed for your water toys or gardening equipment. Lovingly cared for by each successive owner, this home is located within easy...Watch the sun rise over Card Cove & enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing from your own dock on this beautiful spot or just sit on the deck and enjoy the the long views out to Quahog Bay. This sweet home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a convenient laundry on the 2nd level, an open kitchen/living/dining area, a cozy gas fireplace to take of the chill, lovely perennial gardens & a shed for your water toys or gardening equipment. Lovingly cared for by each successive owner, this home is located within easy distance to shopping/errands and only a quick boat ride from open ocean. Whether you are looking for your next home or home-away-from-home, this property should be on your list to see.
  • Listed by: Georgia Breyer 207.725.8505 info@remax-riverside-maine.com • RE/MAX Riverside
Listing closed: 10/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1591154

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Property Information for 853 Harpswell Islands Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,727 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded, Dock, Waterfront Tidal
  • Zoning: CF1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Rural
  • Page: 049 -51
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: From Cook's Corner, follow Gurnet Road/Rte 24 to Gurnet Strait. Cross over into Harpswell & continue to follow Rte 24/ Harpswell Island Rd to # 853 on Left before Mountain Rd.
  • Latitude: 43.803072
  • Longitude: -$69.93
  • Water Frontage Owned: 136.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $136.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Card Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: HARP-000041-000000-000123
  • Tax Lot: 123
  • Tax Book Number: 36067
  • Tax Map Number: 41
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,727.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 125.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1092.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1092.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1995
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Seaside Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $673.08
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Smart Electric Meter
  • Green Energy Efficient: Smart Electric Meter
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Dock, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Laundry - 2nd Floor, Security System, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Other Equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Propane, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet, Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet, Vaulted Ceiling
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 853 Harpswell Islands Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544223255

$712,500
Oct 31, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1591154

$712,500
Oct 7, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1591154

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544223255

$712,500
10/31/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1591154

$712,500
10/07/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1591154

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 853 Harpswell Islands Road

Taxable ValueLand$193,900Additions$245,200Total$439,100
Tax Record2025$2,924 ($244 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningCF1CountyCUMBERLANDAPNHARP M:041 L:123

Schools near 853 Harpswell Islands Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Harpswell Community School
PublicK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Williams-Cone School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 853 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
$712,500
2
1,092
10,454
$560,000
3
1,694
20,908
$189,000
1
1,056
5,227
$200,000
1
552
3,484
$510,000
1
1,596
3,920
$750,000
2
833
14,374

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