$620,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

281 Post Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
12.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 12.4 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

This exquisite property boasts a private arboretum, home to an extensive collection of rare and common botanical specimens spanning over 12.4 acres. The property features an array of fruit trees, flowering trees, bushes, and perennials, creating a harmonious blend of nature and beauty.
The residence, situated secludedly off the road, offers ultimate tranquility and charm. Its three-car garage provides ample parking space. The property's perimeter is fenced with a gate at the roadside entrance, ensuring privacy and seclusion.
Established paths guide visitors through the gardens, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The intoxicating fragrances of the plants, particularly, spring through fall, create an enchanting ambiance.
The home's layout has been thoughtfully designed with ample south-facing SmartSun Anderson Windows, providing the benefits of Low-E glass while shielding the home from excessive heat and filtering out 95% of harmful UV rays, allowing for optimal sunlight intake.
The first and second floors feature fully equipped bathrooms, enabling convenient first-floor living. The current layout includes two primary bedroom suites with a two-bedroom septic system, but additional living spaces can be easily created to accommodate changing needs. A full, unfinished daylight basement serves as a blank slate for future expansion projects. A mostly complete list (map) of plantings can be furnished by request).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessie Stover

Rizzo Mattson Brokerage Phone: 207-622-9000 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Allessandra Malone

Waypoint Brokers Collective

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 12.4 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Res-Agricultural

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Den

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Farming

  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29-001
  • Assessor Parcel Number BOWN-000002-000000-000029-000001R

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,338

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.4
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1654.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Attribution Contact: 207-622-9000
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 392.93
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 12.4
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1654.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Site:Agriculture: Yes
  • Water Heater:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: This exquisite property boasts a private arboretum, home to an extensive collection of rare and common botanical specimens spanning over 12.4 acres. The property features an array of fruit trees, flowering trees, bushes, and perennials, creating a harmonious blend of nature and beauty. The residence, situated secludedly off the road, offers ultimate tranquility and charm. Its three-car garage provides ample parking space. The property's perimeter is fenced with a gate at the roadside entrance, ensuring privacy and seclusion. Established paths guide visitors through the gardens, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The intoxicating fragrances of the plants, particularly, spring through fall, create an enchanting ambiance. The home's layout has been thoughtfully designed with ample south-facing SmartSun Anderson Windows, providing the benefits of Low-E glass while shielding the home from excessive heat and filtering out 95% of harmful UV rays, allowing for optimal sunlight intake. The first and second floors feature fully equipped bathrooms, enabling convenient first-floor living. The current layout includes two primary bedroom suites with a two-bedroom septic system, but additional living spaces can be easily created to accommodate changing needs. A full, unfinished daylight basement serves as a blank slate for future expansion projects. A mostly complete list (map) of plantings can be furnished by request).
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Interior, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Agricultural, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 75/MSAD 75

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 540144.0
  • Parcel #: BOWN-000002-000000-000029-000001R
  • Zoning: Res-Agricultural

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5338.0
  • Tax Lot: 29-001
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Fortin Pamela B
Bought by
Poulin Danielle and Weymouth Stuart
Seller's Agent
Jessie Stover
Rizzo Mattson
Buyer's Agent
Allessandra Malone
Waypoint Brokers Collective
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-4.6%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$649,220

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2006
Sold by
Fortin Pamela B and Fortin Blaine F
Bought by
Fortin Pamela B and Fortin Blaine F
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $620,000 --
Warranty Deed $620,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $620,000 -4.6% $375 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $649,900 -- $393 / 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 $5,338 $254,200 $84,300 $169,900
2023 $4,957 $254,200 $84,300 $169,900
2022 $3,831 $211,800 $70,200 $141,600
2021 $3,594 $211,800 $70,200 $141,600
2020 $3,573 $211,800 $70,200 $141,600
2019 $3,488 $211,800 $70,200 $141,600
2018 $3,228 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
2017 $3,171 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
2016 $3,115 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
2015 $3,096 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
2014 $3,058 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
2013 $2,898 $188,200 $70,200 $118,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1624457

Maine Listings

APN: BOWN-000002-000000-000029-000001R