Seller's Agent in 2020
Heidi Witham
Hoang Realty
(207) 775-0775
404 Total Sales
220 Cain Hill Palermo, ME 04354
Estimated Value: $753,000 - $1,431,950
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,304
Sq Ft
$339/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 3,000 Feet of Waterfront
- 117 Acre Lot
- Farm
- Home fronts a pond
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of July 2020Old world charm meets modern amenities and energy efficiency in this unique French country-inspired organic farm and Equestrian Estate. Big Birch Farm is situated on 117 private, tranquil acres of organic pastures, gardens, a 22+/- acre wild blueberry field and 3,000 ft. of waterfront on Beech Pond! Built in 1850 with additions added in 1978 and 2015. This 4 bd/2 1/2 bath home has a tremendous amount to offer. The gourmet kitchen-with high ceilings is the highlight of the home, featuring salvaged hand hewn beams, distressed handmade Amish maple cabinets, Black walnut floors and island top and well as an antique slate sink from Paris, Bosch induction stove top and Electrolux oven and a wood burning cast iron cook stove. The dining room is sunken-fully windowed- with black bamboo floors opens out to an open air meditative Zen Garden. A large family room, cozy library, 1st floor master with bath,1st floor laundry as well as another full bath and an office round out the first floor. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a half bath. There's a mud room, a tack room and attached 2 car garage. A covered patio overlooks a view of the horse pastures and duck pond. The horse property is fully fenced and cross fenced into 4 adjoining pastures with run-in shelters for horses. Fencing is a mix of wood board and post and wire horse-safe netting to contain smaller animals. Riding trails run throughout the property and nearby. A large level area lends itself to a future riding area or barn. There is also a chicken coop with rabbit runs adjacent to the old schoolhouse from when the property was used as a nature preserve. An organic blueberry field has become a popular summer destination for an income producing U-Pick Berries and farm stand business. The gardens are organic and bio-dynamically tended. The property has heirloom fruit trees, raspberries, blackberries and wild mushrooms to forage.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,058
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 117 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- 3,000 Feet of Waterfront
- Dirt Road
- Rural Setting
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Clap Board Siding
- Shingle Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 3,304 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Flooring
- Stove
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outbuilding
Farming
- Farm
- Crops
- Agricultural
- Pasture
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Water Heated On Demand
- Septic System
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7
- Assessor Parcel Number 220CainHillRoadPalermo04354
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 17, 2012
Sold by
Grassi Michael D and Baird Ruth K
Bought by
Flowers Holly and Corpataux Eric A
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,240
Outstanding Balance
$166,448
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$967,297
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 9, 2011
Closed on
Jun 12, 2012
Sold by
Grassi Michael D and Baird Ruth K
Bought by
Flowers Holly and Corpataux Eric A
Seller's Agent
Joane Tait
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Ellsworth
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$447,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,200
-9.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$357,240
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2007
Sold by
Michael F Grassi Ft and Grassi
Bought by
Grassi Michael D and Baird Ruth K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,785
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Holly | -- | -- | |
| Flowers Holly | -- | -- | |
| Flowers Holly | -- | -- | |
| Flowers Holly | -- | -- | |
| Grassi Michael D | -- | -- | |
| Grassi Michael D | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Flowers Holly | $358,240 | |
| Previous Owner | Flowers Holly | $357,240 | |
| Previous Owner | Grassi Michael D | $397,785 | |
| Previous Owner | Grassi Michael D | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2020 07/31/20 | Sold | $785,000 | -1.9% | $238 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2020 06/03/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/17/2020 01/17/20 | For Sale | $800,000 | +78.7% | $242 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2012 06/08/12 | Sold | $447,800 | -9.5% | $166 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2012 04/17/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/12/2011 12/12/11 | For Sale | $495,000 | -- | $183 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,099 | $1,226,000 | $163,400 | $1,062,600 |
| 2023 | $13,263 | $1,205,700 | $143,100 | $1,062,600 |
| 2022 | $12,333 | $1,185,900 | $143,100 | $1,042,800 |
| 2021 | $6,000 | $434,800 | $110,600 | $324,200 |
| 2020 | $4,389 | $325,100 | $91,400 | $233,700 |
| 2019 | $4,324 | $325,100 | $91,400 | $233,700 |
| 2018 | $4,138 | $325,800 | $92,100 | $233,700 |
| 2017 | $4,362 | $325,500 | $91,800 | $233,700 |
| 2016 | $4,310 | $326,500 | $92,800 | $233,700 |
| 2015 | $4,272 | $321,200 | $87,500 | $233,700 |
| 2013 | $3,084 | $268,200 | $82,700 | $185,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heidi Witham
-
William Rhea
W
Buyer's Agent in 2020
William Rhea
Swift River Properties
(207) 329-9728
106 Total Sales
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Joane Tait
J
Seller's Agent in 2012
Joane Tait
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
(207) 751-4124
74 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Sandy Ellsworth
RE/MAX
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1442651
APN: PALE-000006-000000-000007-R000000
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