NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Birch Point Rd Wiscasset, ME 04578

Estimated Value: $334,000 - $434,468

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,176 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 13, 2024

Last sale price $340,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,424/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to your new home in Wiscasset, fondly known as the ''Prettiest Village'' in Maine! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cape-style home is perfectly situated close to Downtown Wiscasset, offering the best of both tranquility and convenience.

Across the street, you'll find the serene Chewonki Cushman Preserve, a 147-acre haven anchoring the northern end of the Back River Trail. This trail connects Birch Point and the Wiscasset waterfront to the north, with the former Maine Yankee lands to the south, providing endless outdoor exploration opportunities right at your doorstep. Your commute to Portland, Lewiston, or Auburn is less than an hour, making it an ideal option to anyone who works in these areas.

Inside, this spacious home boasts a thoughtful layout with ample storage options. The first floor features a bedroom and a full bath, making it ideal for those who prefer single-level living or need a guest suite. The large front-to-back living room with vaulted ceilings offers a bright and airy space for relaxation and entertaining. Adjacent to the living room, the formal dining area is perfect for hosting gatherings and dinner parties. The kitchen and convenient laundry area complete the first-floor amenities.

Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and another full bath, ensuring plenty of space for family and guests. This home offers public water and public sewer, an attached 2 car garage, and garden shed.

This home is a gem waiting for your personal touch. While it needs minor upgrades, it presents an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy small projects or are looking for a summer retreat. Embrace the chance to customize this lovely home to your tastes and create lasting memories in one of Maine's most beautiful settings.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Wiscasset charm. Schedule your showing today and envision the endless possibilities this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Tarbox

FIV Realty Co Maine, LLC Listed on: 07/17/2024

FIV Realty Co Maine, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Caron

Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,250

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 55
  • Assessor Parcel Number WISC-000007-000000-000055R

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,250

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Portland, take SW on Congress St to Elm St. Turn LEFT on Marginal Way, then RIGHT on Forest Ave. Take I-295 N/US-1 N to Exit 28. Turn LEFT onto US-1 N/Mill St, then RIGHT onto Birch Point Rd. Your new home is at 153 Birch Point Rd, Wiscasset.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2176.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.33
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2176.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • View:Fields: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Rural
  • View: Fields, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Parcel #: WISC-000007-000000-000055R
  • Zoning: RR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3250.0
  • Tax Book Number: 04386
  • Tax Lot: 55
  • Tax Map Number: R7
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Pekich Michael V and Pekich Emily J
Bought by
Gerrier Edward R and Gerrier Nancy L
Seller's Agent
Kim Tarbox
FIV Realty Co Maine, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Emily Caron
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.86%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$384,367

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,367
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$288,216
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$59,115

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2011
Sold by
Munt Andrew T and Munt Pamela L
Bought by
Pekich Emily J and Pekich Michael V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,860
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gerrier Edward R $340,000 None Available
Gerrier Edward R $340,000 None Available
Pekich Emily J -- --
Pekich Emily J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gerrier Edward R $290,000
Closed Gerrier Edward R $290,000
Previous Owner Pekich Emily J $132,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $340,000 -2.9% $156 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $350,000 -- $161 / 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 $3,387 $190,600 $42,600 $148,000
2023 $3,250 $190,600 $42,600 $148,000
2022 $3,062 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2021 $3,068 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2020 $3,068 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2019 $3,035 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2018 $2,981 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2017 $2,861 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2016 $2,853 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2015 $2,501 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2014 $2,593 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
2013 $2,471 $152,500 $34,100 $118,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1597136

Maine Listings

APN: WISC-000007-000000-000055R