978 Main Road
Closed 2/22/21
Closed 2/22/21
Single FamilyProperty Type
11 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$375/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
You will not be disappointed in this quintessential 'Maine get-away' cape style home in Westport Island, ME. Sitting on 10+ acres of land, this home shines with pride of ownership! Original owners, this very well cared for and beautifully appointed home has many upgrades including a beautiful cook's kitchen with granite countertops and wall oven, Brazilian cherry floors and spacious and bright living/dining areas off the kitchen. Live on one floor, as the master bedroom suite offers a soaking tub,...You will not be disappointed in this quintessential 'Maine get-away' cape style home in Westport Island, ME. Sitting on 10+ acres of land, this home shines with pride of ownership! Original owners, this very well cared for and beautifully appointed home has many upgrades including a beautiful cook's kitchen with granite countertops and wall oven, Brazilian cherry floors and spacious and bright living/dining areas off the kitchen. Live on one floor, as the master bedroom suite offers a soaking tub, spacious closet, and laundry. Upstairs is guest space plus an office/den in the loft area. The gardens will 'wow' you for sure! Enjoy the serenity of the water garden feature. There is also a guest cottage and gazebo off the rear deck. A 4 bedroom septic system allows you to flex your use in the main house and guest cottage as needed. Come explore all this home offers. As part of the McCarty Cove Association, you will also have access to a deep water dock and float just minutes from this home. This home certainly evokes the old saying, 'Maine, the way life should be.'
- Listed by: Georgia Breyer 207.725.8505 info@remax-riverside-maine.com • RE/MAX Riverside
- Listed by: Lisa Buthlay 207.522.1637 lisa@buthlay.com • RE/MAX Riverside
Listing closed: 02/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1453225
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$765,052
Avg days on market
33
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
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Location
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Sold By Century 21 North East
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1Property Information for 978 Main Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $3,323 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Lincoln County
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary, Cottage
- Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary, Cottage
- Subdivision Name: Mc Carty Cove
- View: Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront Features: Common, Deeded, Dock, ROW to Water, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
- Zoning: Res
Building Information
- Year Built: 2004
- Lot Size: 11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural, Subdivision
- Page: 43-44
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: Rte 1 N/S to Rte 144 (Westport Island); Follow 144 approx 0.9 mi to Birch Point Rd; L onto Birch Point Rd another 0.9 mi to a R turn onto Bridge Rd. Follow Bridge Rd over the bridge onto Main Rd, Westport Island. Follow Main Rd approx 5.5 mi to # 978 on L
- Latitude: 43.914943
- Longitude: -$69.71
- Transportation: Deep Water Access, Major Road Access, Near Airport
- Island: Yes
- Water Frontage Shared: 450.0
- Source of Water Frontage: Seller
- Waterfront Amount: $450.00
- Water Body Type: River
- Water Body Name: Sheepscot River
Taxes and HOA
- Association Fee: $375.00
- Association: Yes
- Parcel Number: WPRR-000004-000000-000014-000004
- Tax Lot: 14.4
- Tax Book Number: 3127
- Tax Map Number: 4C
- Tax Year: 2019
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,323.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Storage
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://locksleymedia.gofullframe.com/ut/978_Main_Rd.html
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural, Subdivided, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 11.0
- Lot Size Area: 11.0
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 479160.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: true
- Roads: Association, Gravel, Paved, Public, Right of Way, Dirt
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved, Dirt
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 350.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2221.0
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Building Area Total: 2221.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Deed Restrictions: Yes
- Surveyed: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 2004
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Color: Creamy Butter
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $225.12
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Pellets, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Gas: No Gas
- Recreational Water: Common, Deeded, Dock, ROW to Water, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Water Heater: Electric, Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Shingle Siding
- Roof: Composition, Metal, Shingle
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Other Bath Modifications
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Other Appliances: generator
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 1: 3
- # Half Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 8
- Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Cooling: Other
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Electric, Oil, Pellets, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet, Full Bath
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Family Room
- Family Room: Family Room
- Family Room Level: First
- Family Room Amenities: Skylight, Heat Stove, Vaulted Ceiling
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Island
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 978 Main Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1453225 | $437,000 | — |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1453225 | — | |
| May 22, 2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1453225 | $525,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1453225 | $437,000 |
| 12/26/2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1453225 | — |
| 05/22/2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1453225 | $525,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 978 Main Road
Taxable ValueLand$142,118Additions$504,744Total$646,862
Tax Record2025$5,498 ($458 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,823 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,823 SqFtLot Size479,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1993CountyLINCOLNAPNWPRR M:04 L:0014.4
Schools near 978 Main Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 12.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Private - | 11 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Whitefield Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki Private11 to 12 |
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 978 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578 | $437,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,221 | 479,160 |
– | – | – | – | 47,916 | |
$35,000 | – | – | – | 47,916 | |
$215,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | 108,028 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 3,056 | 61,855 | |
– | 1 | – | 1,672 | 87,120 | |
– | – | – | – | 217,800 | |
– | 2 | – | 3,035 | 119,790 | |
– | – | – | – | 108,900 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,504 | 65,340 | |
$35,000 | – | – | – | 108,900 | |
$89,900 | – | – | – | 500,940 | |
– | 1 | – | 3,226 | 65,340 | |
$245,000 | 2 | 1 | 816 | 56,628 | |
$69,900 | – | – | – | 322,344 | |
$125,000 | – | – | – | 500,940 |
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