$195,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2024

1485 Searsmont Rd Appleton, ME 04862

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Ranch Style House
  • Appleton Village School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

This ranch is cute as can be and offers easy, efficient, one floor living. Don't let the outside of this home deceive you, the rooms are very good size. The large kitchen with a cozy woodstove will certainly be the hub of activity whether you are entertaining or just enjoying your ample cooking space. The back yard is perfect for games, gardening or just backyard relaxation. With two garden sheds, there is enough storage for your outdoor tools and equipment. This easy home is waiting for your updates. Move in this fall and get started before winter arrives.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Souza

Cates Real Estate Brokerage Email: info@catesre.com Listed on: 10/11/2024

Co-Listed By

Marilyn Doble

Dwelling In Maine Brokerage Email: info@catesre.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Ridley

Realty of Maine

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number APPL-000020-000000-000015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,030

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2766
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-701-5600
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS directions are correct. From Route 17 in Union, take Appleton Road. Property is on right just before Searsmont town line.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Attribution Contact: info@catesre.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.43
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:K-1Kerosene: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Only
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: One-Floor Living
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Five Town CSD

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18730.8
  • Parcel #: APPL-000020-000000-000015
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2030.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5939
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 24
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Dec 11, 2024
Sold by
Kramer Seth K
Bought by
Mcpeak Hunter
Seller's Agent
Stacey Souza
Cates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Ridley
Realty of Maine
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-14.85%
Total Days on Market
24
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$197,813

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,813
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%
Original Mortgage
$189,150
Outstanding Balance
$188,489
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$9,324

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2022
Closed on
Sep 19, 2022
Sold by
Chapman Patricia
Bought by
Kramer Seth K
Seller's Agent
Nancy Roe
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Charlotte Horovitz
The New England Real Estate Company, LLC
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2013
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Prest Anthony T and Prest Barbara J
Bought by
Chapman Patricia
Seller's Agent
Pam Gushee
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
Buyer's Agent
Pam Gushee
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%
Original Mortgage
$121,428
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $189,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $175,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $120,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $121,428 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Sold $195,000 -14.8% $163 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $229,000 +20.5% $191 / Sq Ft
09/19/2022 09/19/22 Sold $190,000 -5.0% $158 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 For Sale $199,900 +68.0% $167 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Sold $119,000 -7.8% $99 / Sq Ft
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2013 11/13/13 For Sale $129,000 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,030 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2023 $1,800 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2022 $1,800 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2021 $1,908 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2020 $5,198 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2019 $757 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2018 $1,908 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2017 $1,816 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2016 $1,712 $83,700 $25,500 $58,200
2015 $1,497 $76,990 $25,490 $51,500
2014 $1,309 $76,990 $25,490 $51,500
2013 $1,282 $76,990 $25,490 $51,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1606647

Maine Listings

APN: APPL-000020-000000-000015