NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Back River Rd Boothbay, ME 04537

Estimated Value: $394,000 - $577,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $365,000 $390 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,723/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 117 Feet of Waterfront
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2020

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of .90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. Tastefully furnished and move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Hodgdon

Tindal & Callahan Real Estate Listed on: 08/31/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan McPartlan

Portside Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • 117 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland/Watershed

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vertical Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Seasonal Water
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 128
  • Assessor Parcel Number BOOT-000004R-000128

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,198

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Knickerbocker Lake
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: (From RT-1) Turn onto ME-27 S 9.5 mi. Slight right onto Back River Rd 2.0 mi. 265 Back River Rd will be on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 936.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 383.55
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.9
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 936.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: 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:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 117.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 117.0
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Water:Seasonal4: Yes
  • Exterior:Vertical Siding: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of .90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. Tastefully furnished and move-in ready!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39204.0
  • Parcel #: BOOT-000004R-000128
  • Zoning: Shoreland/Watershed

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2198.2
  • Tax Lot: 128
  • Tax Year: 20

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2018
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Rodrick Laurence A and Rodrick Mary J
Bought by
Dephilippis Robert M and Dephilippis Donna M
Seller's Agent
Mary Ripley
Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kim Hodgdon
Pottle Realty Group
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$293,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-5.32%
Current Estimated Value
$477,005

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,818
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$302,187

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Rowe Suzanne and Grant Marianne R
Bought by
Rodrick Laurence A and Rodrick Mary J
Seller's Agent
Clayton Pottle
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ripley
Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$247,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,500
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dephilippis Robert M -- --
Rodrick Laurence A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dephilippis Robert M $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $365,000 +1.7% $390 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 For Sale $359,000 +22.3% $384 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $293,500 -5.3% $314 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2018 09/04/18 For Sale $310,000 +25.3% $331 / Sq Ft
03/04/2016 03/04/16 Sold $247,500 -10.0% $229 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $255 / 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
2025 $2,743 $226,668 $137,190 $89,478
2024 $2,573 $226,668 $137,190 $89,478
2023 $2,226 $221,462 $137,190 $84,272
2022 $2,060 $221,462 $137,190 $84,272
2021 $2,187 $228,979 $137,190 $91,789
2020 $2,198 $228,979 $137,190 $91,789
2019 $2,164 $228,979 $137,190 $91,789
2018 $2,130 $228,979 $137,190 $91,789
2017 $1,627 $176,800 $109,000 $67,800
2016 $1,552 $176,400 $109,000 $67,400
2015 $1,544 $176,400 $109,000 $67,400
2014 $1,499 $176,400 $109,000 $67,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1466888

Maine Listings

APN: BOOT-000004R-000128