NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 Back River Rd Boothbay, ME 04537

Estimated Value: $442,000 - $489,582

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$448/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 6, 2023

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

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,794 / mo

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

  • 22,651 Sq Ft 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
  • Storage
  • 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

0.52 Acres

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2023
Closed on
Jun 6, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
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
$474,646

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,046
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$416,600 None Available
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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

    9 in this area

    41 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

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