$489,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

283 Mills Rd Newcastle, ME 04553

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,428 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$342 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Great Salt Bay Community School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled along the serene shores of Great Salt Bay, this charming 2-bedroom home offers the opportunity to own 100 feet of water frontage. The open-concept living space is filled with natural light, offering breathtaking views of the bay from every room. The spacious kitchen and cozy living area seamlessly connect to a private deck that spans the waterfront, perfect for enjoying sunrise, morning coffee, relaxing or entertaining guests.
The sauna provides a peaceful retreat. A thoughtfully designed layout maximizes the home's space, ensuring both functionality and comfort. The lush, well-maintained grounds enhance the property's appeal, while the direct water access allows for kayaking, boating, and fishing right from your doorstep.
Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a seasonal getaway or an investment property, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to local amenities and outdoor adventures. Don't miss your chance to experience waterfront living yet so close to town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Gravel

Blue Lobster Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 207-563-1003 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Debby Schling

Blue Lobster Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 207-563-1003

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Sawyer

Portside Real Estate Group

Portside Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,132

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 46
  • Assessor Parcel Number NEWC-000007-000000-000046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,132

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Salt Bay
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-563-1003
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 714.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Attribution Contact: 207-563-1003
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 684.87
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.13
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 714.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 714.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Style:Bungalow: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:K-1Kerosene: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 100.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 100.0
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Nestled along the serene shores of Great Salt Bay, this charming 2-bedroom home offers the opportunity to own 100 feet of water frontage. The open-concept living space is filled with natural light, offering breathtaking views of the bay from every room. The spacious kitchen and cozy living area seamlessly connect to a private deck that spans the waterfront, perfect for enjoying sunrise, morning coffee, relaxing or entertaining guests. The two comfortable bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, each with scenic views of the water. A thoughtfully designed layout maximizes the home's space, ensuring both functionality and comfort. The lush, well-maintained grounds enhance the property's appeal, while the direct water access allows for kayaking, boating, and fishing right from your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a seasonal getaway or an investment property, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to local amenities and outdoor adventures. Don't miss your chance to experience waterfront living yet so close to town!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 714.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Neighborhood, Rural
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, On Site

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • Parcel #: NEWC-000007-000000-000046
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4132.0
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Morenz Martin R
Bought by
Wilson Deanna and Wilson Dennis
Seller's Agent
Jane Gravel
Blue Lobster Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brent Sawyer
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.28%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$485,439

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,561
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.23%
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Outstanding Balance
$313,180
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,259
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $489,000 --
Warranty Deed $489,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,000 New Conventional
Closed $314,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $489,000 0.0% $342 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $489,000 -1.2% $342 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $495,000 -8.2% $347 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $539,000 -- $377 / Sq Ft
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 $4,344 $303,800 $199,500 $104,300
2024 $4,132 $303,800 $199,500 $104,300
2023 $3,502 $218,900 $146,300 $72,600
2022 $3,481 $218,900 $146,300 $72,600
2021 $3,349 $218,900 $146,300 $72,600
2020 $3,004 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2019 $3,004 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2018 $3,004 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2017 $3,029 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2016 $3,029 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2015 $3,029 $167,800 $126,300 $41,500
2013 $2,805 $176,400 $126,300 $50,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1618369

Maine Listings

APN: NEWC-000007-000000-000046

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