$1,200,000
SOLD MAR 23, 2022

196 Ocean House Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,970 Sq Ft
1.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$241 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Federal Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Pond Cove Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of February 2025

Gorgeous historic home on a large 1.4 acre lot, conveniently located in the center of town near shopping, trails and award winning schools. Extensive period details throughout: ornate millwork, high ceilings, 3 fireplaces and more! Can be used as a 6 bedroom home or the Main House with 4 bedrooms and 2 separate apartments.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexa Oestreicher

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 11/30/2021

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Fortier

RE/MAX Coastal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,991

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Steel Frame
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,970 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Sink in Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number CAPE-024037U

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,991

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4970.0
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.4
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4970.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Style:Federal: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Construction:Steel Frame: Yes
  • Room Features:BalconyDeck17: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Under: Yes
  • Driveway:Concrete3: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Electric:Fuses: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Full Bath4: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Suite4: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:Full Bath5: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Built-Ins3: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace11: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Coffered Ceiling11: Yes
  • Room Features:Coffered Ceiling29: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Built-Ins11: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:BalconyDeck5: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:Suite5: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:BalconyDeck4: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Coffered Ceiling8: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Family Room Amenities Coffered Ceiling9: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Steel Frame, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Concrete, Inside Entrance, Underground

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiator, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60984.0
  • Parcel #: CAPE-024037U
  • Zoning: RC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7991.0
  • Tax Book Number: 37025
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Map Number: U24
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Morrow John W and Morrow Erin E
Bought by
Long Ellen M and Long Robert
Seller's Agent
Mark Fortier
Town & Shore Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
James McFarlane
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-10.86%
Views
194
Current Estimated Value
$1,621,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,034
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,278,936
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$348,815

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2021
Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Morrison Carmela M
Bought by
Morrow John W and Morrow Erin E
Seller's Agent
Alexa Oestreicher
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Fortier
RE/MAX Coastal
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2020
Sold by
Morrison Carmela M and Morrison Richard L
Bought by
Morrison Carmela M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $387,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,527 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $1,600,000 -3.0% $324 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Price Changed $1,649,900 -2.7% $334 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $1,695,000 -5.6% $343 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $1,795,000 +49.6% $363 / Sq Ft
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Sold $1,200,000 -4.0% $241 / Sq Ft
02/05/2022 02/05/22 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $252 / 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 $13,432 $1,221,100 $307,500 $913,600
2023 $27,279 $1,221,100 $307,500 $913,600
2022 $8,841 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2021 $8,469 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2020 $8,327 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2019 $8,226 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2018 $7,950 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2017 $7,524 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2016 $7,332 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2015 $7,056 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
2013 $6,805 $418,000 $111,700 $306,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1515382

Maine Listings

APN: CAPE-024037U