$525,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2022

31 Merrill Rd Freeport, ME 04032

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
2.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$288 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • 2.54 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mast Landing School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Fantastic home in great Freeport neighborhood. Large 2.54 acre wooded corner lot with much privacy. Freshly painted interior. Open living area with cathedral ceilings, kitchen with new granite counters . Lots of large windows with views of trees and nature.
16 x 16 private deck. Hardwood floors. Spacious and efficient 3 bedrooms including one with balcony overlooking living room.
Primary bedroom with full bath and deck.
1/2 bath could easily be made full. Laundry and utility area with great office or exercise room on main level.
Many storage areas throughout.
FHW furnace has separate wood capacity for fuel if desired. Attached 2 car garage.
5 minutes to Freeport and 20 minutes to Portland.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gloria DeGrandpre

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate Listed on: 06/03/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Mateja

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 2.54 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned MDL-01

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7 B 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number FPRT-000022-000007-B000000-000009

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Desert Park Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,259

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.54
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Park Subdivision
  • Directions: 295 Exit 20 or Route 1 to Desert Road. 2 miles down to right on Merrill Road to #31 on left. Home is on the far end of Merrill, on corner of Merrill and Hunter Road.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1824.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Multi-Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.54
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1824.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Style:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Multi-Fuel System: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Sump Pump, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Neighborhood, Rural, Subdivided
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 05

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 110642.4
  • Parcel #: FPRT-000022-000007-B000000-000009
  • Zoning: MDL-01

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5259.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4510
  • Tax Lot: 7 B 9
  • Tax Map Number: 22
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Cerf James and Cerf Hannah
Bought by
Miatke Devon and Miatke Baxter
Seller's Agent
Hannah Finegold
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Finegold
Real Broker
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.15%
Current Estimated Value
$683,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,643
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Outstanding Balance
$134,881
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Jun 30, 2022
Sold by
Laberge Krystal B
Bought by
Cerf Hannah and Cerf James
Seller's Agent
Gloria DeGrandpre
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Mateja
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-12.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $690,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $690,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $525,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $690,000 +6.2% $378 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $650,000 +23.8% $356 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $525,000 -12.4% $288 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2022 05/10/22 For Sale $599,000 -- $328 / 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 $6,080 $455,400 $146,600 $308,800
2023 $5,518 $401,300 $133,200 $268,100
2022 $5,377 $393,900 $125,800 $268,100
2021 $5,259 $393,900 $125,800 $268,100
2020 $4,749 $364,200 $116,600 $247,600
2019 $4,942 $345,600 $110,000 $235,600
2018 $4,439 $320,900 $102,700 $218,200
2017 $4,614 $308,600 $100,400 $208,200
2016 $4,516 $285,800 $92,900 $192,900
2015 $4,518 $268,900 $88,000 $180,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1527650

Maine Listings

APN: FPRT-000022-000007-B000000-000009