NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 Back River Rd Boothbay, ME 04537

Estimated Value: $435,000 - $487,444

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2023

Last sale price $416,600 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,667/month

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Country Club
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of June 2023

Charming seasonal cottage perched on the water's edge of Knickerbocker Lake. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has panoramic views of Knickerbocker Lake from each room inside. The property has a detached 2 car garage, dock/float & ramp.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Branch

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/22/2023

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Branch

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,169

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned R & WRP

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • The lake is a source of water for the property
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 131
  • Assessor Parcel Number 238BackRiverRoadBoothbay04537

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,169

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Water Body Name: Knickerbocker Lake
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From ME-27 S, take right into Back River Road at Boothbay center, property will be on your left in just over a mile.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1060.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 404.72
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.52
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1060.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 150.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 150.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Heat System:Blowers: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Roof:Membrane: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Charming seasonal cottage perched on the water's edge of Knickerbocker Lake. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has panoramic views of Knickerbocker Lake from each room inside. The property has a detached 2 car garage, dock/float & ramp.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Partial, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Membrane, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Blowers, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Lake Drawn

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651.2
  • Parcel #: 238BackRiverRoadBoothbay04537
  • Zoning: R & WRP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2169.15
  • Tax Lot: 131
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2023
Closed on
Jun 6, 2023
Sold by
Baum Joseph T and Baum Lynda L
Bought by
Angle Susan
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Branch
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Branch
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$416,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-2.89%
Current Estimated Value
$468,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,761
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Delconte John and Delconte Sophia
Bought by
Baum 3Rd Joseph T and Baum Lynda L
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Angle Susan $416,600 None Available
Baum 3Rd Joseph T -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Sold $416,600 -2.9% $393 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 For Sale $429,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
Source: Maine Listings

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
2025 $2,822 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2024 $2,647 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2023 $2,344 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2022 $2,169 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2021 $2,227 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2020 $2,239 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2019 $2,204 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2018 $2,169 $233,242 $125,619 $107,623
2017 $1,844 $200,400 $93,800 $106,600
2016 $1,764 $200,400 $93,800 $106,600
2015 $1,754 $200,400 $93,800 $106,600
2014 $1,703 $200,400 $93,800 $106,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Branch

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Stephanie Branch

    Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

    (207) 751-4093

    11 in this area

    43 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1559667

Maine Listings

APN: R04-131

Maine Lincoln County Boothbay 04537

238 Back River Rd, Boothbay, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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