Seller's Agent in 2022
Carroll Fernald
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
(207) 780-8900
26 Total Sales
1137 Main St Mount Desert, ME 04660
Estimated Value: $996,000 - $1,632,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,560
Sq Ft
$401/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 320 Feet of Waterfront
- Public Beach
- Deep Water Access
- Mt Desert Elementary School Rated A
- Country Club
- Home fronts a pond
About This Home
As of October 2022This elegant and familiar year-round Somesville residence sits on 2.06 acres with 320' on Somes Pond. The granite walls in front of the house are planted with colorful annuals each summer for all to enjoy. The first floor has a large primary suite with bathroom and huge closet, generous family room with gas fireplace, a true cook's kitchen with everything you need including a large maple island, wet bar, scads of storage, gas range, wall ovens, a separate formal dining room, formal living room and cozy sitting room, full bathroom, large walk-in pantry and half bath, laundry room, screened in porch. Maple, tile, cork, pine and Douglas Fir floors throughout the home. Second floor has four bedrooms and a craft/sewing room or office and full bathroom; heated 2-car garage; full house generator; bluestone patio with propane fire pit, large deck, lovely perennial gardens with custom built granite walls and fruit trees. This is a must-see home in the heart of Somesville. Opportunity to join the Somesville Landing Corporation and keep a canoe or kayak on the finger floats. Broker owned.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/01/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,482
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 2.06 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- 320 Feet of Waterfront
- Public Beach
- Landscaped
- Property is zoned SR3
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Heated Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Greek Revival Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,560 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Coffered Ceiling
- Tray Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Sink in Utility Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Butcher Block Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Deep Water Access
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near a golf course
- The property is located in a historic district
- City Lot
Farming
- Pasture
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Power Generator
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 016/001
- Assessor Parcel Number MTDS-000020-000000-000016-000001
Community Details
Recreation
- Country Club
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Community Storage Space
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 13, 2022
Sold by
Fernald Thoms J
Bought by
Kress Joel S and Mcgee Kathleen A
Seller's Agent
Carroll Fernald
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Farr
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,308
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.42%
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Outstanding Balance
$108,449
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,345,446
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kress Joel S | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kress Joel S | $112,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fernald Thomas J | $300,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2022 10/13/22 | Sold | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2022 07/24/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2022 06/01/22 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | -- | $393 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,705 | $1,043,600 | $373,600 | $670,000 |
| 2023 | $8,560 | $981,600 | $311,600 | $670,000 |
| 2022 | $6,942 | $863,400 | $193,400 | $670,000 |
| 2021 | $6,482 | $785,700 | $224,600 | $561,100 |
| 2020 | $6,270 | $785,700 | $224,600 | $561,100 |
| 2019 | $6,246 | $785,700 | $224,600 | $561,100 |
| 2018 | $6,026 | $785,600 | $224,600 | $561,000 |
| 2017 | $5,829 | $785,600 | $224,600 | $561,000 |
| 2016 | $5,698 | $783,800 | $224,600 | $559,200 |
| 2015 | $5,573 | $783,800 | $224,600 | $559,200 |
| 2013 | $5,314 | $783,800 | $224,600 | $559,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carroll Fernald
-
Laura Farr
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Laura Farr
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
(207) 348-1200
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1530525
APN: MTDS-000020-000000-000016-000001
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