$427,000
SOLD SEP 6, 2022

17 Old South Rd South Berwick, ME 03908

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
2.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Public Beach
  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2022

This Home has Heart! Built in 1800 (ish) this sweet Cape on a sunny knoll in South Berwick has been lovingly updated with an artist's touch. Freshly repainted with stunning new landscaping, you'll be so happy coming home to this charmer! Inside you'll find a bright, renovated dine-in kitchen with vaulted ceiling, granite counters, a delightful Dutch door to the backyard and a cozy gas stove for winter nights. Enjoy first-floor living with accessible laundry and an en suite bedroom. The second floor offers 2 more bedrooms, a full bath and extra spaces for office, play, reading or storage nooks. On almost 3 acres, this property has plenty of room for expansion, or, more veggie gardens! It includes a 1-car garage with shop space, a finished studio building with electricity (perfect for an art studio!), potting shed and a chicken coop. The flower gardens and natural meadow with a backyard firepit are truly homesteader's dream. Easy access to Rt. 236/ Rt. 91 on the South Berwick/Eliot line means a quick commute to York, Dover or Portsmouth. And... it's PRE-INSPECTED! Showings begin at Open Houses Saturday, 7/23 10-12 and Sunday 7/24 1-3pm. Offer deadline is Tuesday 7/26 at 12noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alicia Goodwin

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Listed on: 07/22/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Clayton

Perkins Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 003
  • Assessor Parcel Number SBER-000019-000000-000003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,462

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.9
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From downtown South Berwick take Route 236 south to the intersection of Old South Road and Route 91. Turn right onto Old South Road. Home is on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1960.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.9
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1960.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:_one_st Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:_one_ Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:_one_st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 35/MSAD 35

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 126324.0
  • Parcel #: SBER-000019-000000-000003
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4461.53
  • Tax Book Number: 17863
  • Tax Lot: 003
  • Tax Map Number: 019
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2022
Closed on
Sep 6, 2022
Sold by
Ahl Susan W
Bought by
Clayton Max S and Knight Emily T
Seller's Agent
Alicia Goodwin
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Clayton
Perkins Real Estate
List Price
$397,000
Sold Price
$427,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
7.56%
Current Estimated Value
$528,727

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,727
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$375,760
Outstanding Balance
$360,132
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$168,595

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2018
Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Picott Richard L
Bought by
Ahl Susan W
Seller's Agent
James Hasenfus
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ali Goodwin
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.08%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2013
Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Coughlin Richard J
Bought by
Picott Richard L
Seller's Agent
Nola Cady
RE/MAX Realty One
Buyer's Agent
Bill Green
Century 21 North East
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $427,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,760 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $243,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $220,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Sold $427,000 +7.6% $218 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $397,000 +47.0% $203 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $270,000 -5.2% $138 / Sq Ft
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2018 10/10/18 For Sale $284,900 +16.3% $145 / Sq Ft
10/25/2013 10/25/13 Sold $245,000 -1.6% $125 / Sq Ft
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2013 08/14/13 For Sale $249,000 -- $127 / 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 $6,262 $466,600 $178,200 $288,400
2023 $5,701 $408,400 $156,000 $252,400
2022 $4,590 $315,700 $148,500 $167,200
2021 $4,462 $287,100 $148,500 $138,600
2020 $4,536 $259,200 $132,200 $127,000
2019 $4,504 $239,600 $120,800 $118,800
2018 $4,331 $224,400 $122,500 $101,900
2017 $4,264 $224,400 $122,500 $101,900
2016 $4,107 $224,400 $122,500 $101,900
2015 $3,994 $224,400 $122,500 $101,900
2014 $3,972 $224,400 $122,500 $101,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1537130

Maine Listings

APN: SBER-190030