NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Testa Ln West Bath, ME 04530

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $813,300

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
$621/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2022

Last sale price $650,000 $535 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,351/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Country Club
  • 90 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2022

''Dream by the Sea'' in this darling year round bungalow on the edge of the New Meadows River in West Bath. Deep water dock (excepting very low tides) and float and mooring. Take in the most beautiful sunsets from every window. Open concept first floor with walls of windows plus a bedroom and bath. The second floor added in 2005 includes a large bedroom and another bath. The friendly community is great for walking, biking, fishing and bird watching. The Neuman Bird Sanctuary abuts the property and managed by Audubon. Minutes to Bath or Brunswick. Being sold furnished.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Moyer

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Phone: 207-720-0139 Listed on: 04/05/2022

RE/MAX Riverside

Co-Listed By

Sandra Gosselin

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Phone: 207-720-0139

RE/MAX Riverside

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Gosselin

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Phone: 207-720-0139

RE/MAX Riverside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • 90 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Mooring
  • Docks
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Perc Test On File For Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number WESH-000000-U000016-000005

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,707

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: New Meadows River
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-725-8505
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: South on Foster's Point Rd to right on Island View Lane, then a left on Testa Lane. House on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Attribution Contact: 207-720-0139
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 452.3
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.13
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1216.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Style:Bungalow: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 90.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 90.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling4: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Informal2: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling17: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Skylight4: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Heat Stove7: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Skylight18: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: ''Dream by the Sea'' in this darling year round bungalow on the edge of the New Meadows River in West Bath. Deep water dock (excepting very low tides) and float and mooring. Take in the most beautiful sunsets from every window. Open concept first floor with walls of windows plus a bedroom and bath. The second floor added in 2005 includes a large bedroom and another bath. The friendly community is great for walking, biking, fishing and bird watching. The Neuman Bird Sanctuary abuts the property and managed by Audubon. Minutes to Bath or Brunswick. Being sold furnished.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: A/C Units, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Other, Perc Test On File, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • Parcel #: WESH-000000-U000016-000005
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3707.0
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2022
Closed on
Apr 21, 2022
Sold by
Ryder John K and Ryder Suzette K
Bought by
Ferraro Michael A and Ferraro Carolyn J
Seller's Agent
Diane Moyer
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Gosselin
RE/MAX Riverside
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
18.18%
Current Estimated Value
$754,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2016
Closed on
Sep 20, 2016
Sold by
Coyne Nancy
Bought by
Ryder John K and Ryder Suzette K
Seller's Agent
Diane Moyer
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Davis
Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.87%
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ferraro Michael A $650,000 None Available
Ryder John K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ryder John K $247,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Sold $650,000 +18.2% $535 / Sq Ft
04/07/2022 04/07/22 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2022 04/05/22 For Sale $550,000 +66.7% $452 / Sq Ft
09/19/2016 09/19/16 Sold $330,000 -5.4% $271 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2016 07/12/16 For Sale $349,000 -- $287 / 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 $5,329 $649,900 $432,300 $217,600
2023 $4,419 $649,900 $432,300 $217,600
2022 $3,777 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2021 $3,707 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2020 $3,707 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2019 $3,707 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2018 $3,918 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2017 $3,954 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2016 $3,601 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2015 $3,671 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2014 $3,601 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
2013 $3,583 $353,000 $289,200 $63,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1523666

Maine Listings

APN: WESH-000000-U000016-000005