$99,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2020

255 River Rd Calais, ME 04619

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
3.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$98 Per Sq Ft

24% Below List Price

320 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • River Front
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2024

There is no better sign of a good home, than one that has been around for over 200 years and still retains it's beauty in the original exposed beams, curved walls, mantles and dormered bedrooms. Newer updates such as vinyl siding, windows, propane furnace, on demand hot water, heat pump and propane fireplace make it easy and inexpensive to maintain! A spacious 3.5 acres of open field for livestock, gardening or additional outbuildings for hobbies! Convenient to town for shopping and amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessie Howard

Due East Real Estate Listed on: 07/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Raye

Due East Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Property is near a golf course
  • Pasture

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 169
  • Assessor Parcel Number CALA-000029-000000-000169

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,586

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: St.Croix River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Tankless Water Heater, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.5
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1008.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: 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
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • View:Fields: Yes
  • Site:PastureField: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace5: Yes
  • Room Features:Gas Fireplace29: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • View: Fields, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 152460.0
  • Parcel #: CALA-000029-000000-000169
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1586.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3519
  • Tax Lot: 169
  • Tax Map Number: 29
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2024
Closed on
Feb 23, 2024
Sold by
Shattuck Linda H
Bought by
Franco-Ferrer Esnaldo
Seller's Agent
Melissa Small
Due East Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Britani Holloway
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-20%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$200,664

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,664
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2019
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Smith Carole L
Bought by
Shattuck Linda H
Seller's Agent
Jessie Howard
Due East Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Raye
Due East Real Estate
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$99,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,900
-23.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.01%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2009
Sold by
Smith Alan C
Bought by
Smith Alan C and Smith Carole L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2006
Sold by
Alward Carle and Alward Shirley
Bought by
Smith Alan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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 $180,000 Gateway Title
Warranty Deed -- Liberty Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $92,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Sold $180,000 -20.0% $179 / Sq Ft
02/06/2024 02/06/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $225,000 +127.3% $223 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $99,000 -23.8% $98 / Sq Ft
05/17/2020 05/17/20 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2019 07/01/19 For Sale $129,900 -- $129 / 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 $1,691 $112,700 $46,700 $66,000
2023 $1,652 $97,200 $40,300 $56,900
2022 $1,492 $78,500 $32,500 $46,000
2021 $1,626 $75,300 $31,200 $44,100
2020 $1,629 $64,400 $26,700 $37,700
2019 $1,629 $64,400 $26,700 $37,700
2018 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
2017 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
2016 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
2015 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
2014 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
2013 $1,586 $62,700 $26,700 $36,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1422533

Maine Listings

APN: CALA-000029-000000-000169