$450,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2025

159 Federal St Wiscasset, ME 04578

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$266 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 159 Federal Street! This turnkey-ready Cape has overwhelming charm and appeal. Ideally located in the village yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle. With numerous updates, including new kitchen, flooring and garage door. The beautiful backyard provides plenty of space for gardening and entertaining, and the screened sun porch is a bonus! First-floor bedroom with full bath and laundry allow for single-level living. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherri Dunbar

Tim Dunham Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-882-5020 Listed on: 11/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Farnsworth

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Village

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,690 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number WISC-000003-000000-000019U

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,030

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1690.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Attribution Contact: 207-882-5020
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.44
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1690.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: 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
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Equipment:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Central Vacuum, Cable
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • 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, Intown, Near Shopping
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wiscasset Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.4
  • Parcel #: WISC-000003-000000-000019U
  • Zoning: Village

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5030.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5726
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Map Number: U-3
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Schumann C H E Est
Bought by
Kyle Elizabeth A and Egan Robert G
Seller's Agent
Sherri Dunbar
Tim Dunham Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Dunbar
Tim Dunham Realty
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$289,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.86%
Original Mortgage
$274,550
Outstanding Balance
$251,262
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$218,812
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $274,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $450,000 -9.1% $266 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $495,000 +71.3% $293 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $289,000 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $289,000 -- $171 / 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 $5,242 $295,000 $143,600 $151,400
2023 $5,030 $295,000 $143,600 $151,400
2022 $4,737 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2021 $4,746 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2020 $4,746 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2019 $4,694 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2018 $4,612 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2017 $4,425 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2016 $4,414 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2015 $3,869 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2014 $4,010 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
2013 $3,822 $235,900 $114,800 $121,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1609468

Maine Listings

APN: U03-019