NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Birch Hill Rd York, ME 03909

York Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $762,000 - $833,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,760 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $749,900 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,966/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • 1,045 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Coastal Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Barn
  • Country Club

About This Home

As of September 2023

This well-maintained, move-in ready, pre-inspected property offers a unique blend of modern comforts and rural charm, making it a dream home for those seeking a serene countryside retreat. Situated on an expansive 8.45-acre lot, this residence comes complete with a barn/garage, a climate-controled 20x40' shop, solar power, and ample fenced space for farm animals, catering to a variety of interests and hobbies. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted to find over 1000 feet of picturesque Smelt Brook frontage, providing direct kayak and swimming access for tidal water adventures. Moreover, the brook abuts conservation land, ensuring a forever-unobstructed view and a sense of privacy that's hard to rival. The gambrel-style home offers a classic design, with a sunroom, 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 full baths providing ample space for comfortable living. The interior features two working fireplaces, creating the perfect ambiance for cozy evenings with loved ones. A finished basement further expands the living area, offering additional space for recreation or hobbies. The property has been thoughtfully updated, catering to modern lifestyles while preserving its original character. From the solar power system that promotes energy efficiency and sustainability to various other updates throughout, this home offers convenience and peace of mind to its new owners. With plenty of room to expand, the possibilities are boundless. Whether you envision expanding the living space, cultivating your own garden, or creating a haven for your farm animals, this property can accommodate your vision. The location is perfect for striking a balance between peaceful seclusion and accessibility to recreation and amenities. Enjoy the tranquility of nature while being just a short drive away from York's vibrant town center, offering shopping, dining, beaches, and recreational options. 1 hour from Boston!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alicia Goodwin

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Listed on: 07/28/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna DuBois-Miller

RE/MAX Realty One

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 8.45 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • 1,045 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Rural Setting
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned GEN-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Gambrel Roof
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Property is near a golf course

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0023A
  • Assessor Parcel Number YORK-000085-000000-000023A

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,337

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.45
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Smelt Brook
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Beech Ridge Rd. to Birch Hill Rd.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1896.0
  • Architectural Style: Gambrel
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 8.45
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1896.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 864.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 1045.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 1045.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Site:Farm: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Site:PastureField: Yes
  • Style:Gambrel: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Heated: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Pellets: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:_three_ Car: Yes
  • Electric:Fuses: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Electric:Photovoltaics Seller Owned: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Daylight, Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 864.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Farm, Level, Open Lot, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Brook
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Barn, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Heated Garage, Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: York Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 368082.0
  • Parcel #: YORK-000085-000000-000023A
  • Zoning: GEN-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4337.0
  • Tax Book Number: 9495
  • Tax Lot: 0023A
  • Tax Map Number: 0085
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Rowley Steven R and Rowley Hope C
Bought by
Jones Ryan P and Jones Evelyn M
Seller's Agent
Alicia Goodwin
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna DuBois-Miller
RE/MAX Realty One
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$749,900
Current Estimated Value
$805,887

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,987
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$462,550
Outstanding Balance
$455,498
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$357,612
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
Jones Ryan P $749,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Ryan P $462,550
Previous Owner Rowley Steven R $120,000
Previous Owner Rowley Steven R $250,000
Previous Owner Rowley Hope C $99,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $749,900 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2023 07/28/23 For Sale $749,900 -- $272 / 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 $5,926 $705,500 $318,700 $386,800
2023 $5,184 $613,500 $273,100 $340,400
2022 $4,337 $507,300 $191,200 $316,100
2021 $4,672 $469,500 $193,500 $276,000
2020 $4,584 $413,000 $193,500 $219,500
2019 $4,458 $399,800 $182,100 $217,700
2018 $4,224 $378,800 $153,600 $225,200
2017 $4,183 $382,000 $153,600 $228,400
2016 $3,764 $337,600 $125,200 $212,400
2015 $3,632 $330,200 $125,200 $205,000
2014 $3,533 $330,200 $125,200 $205,000
2013 $3,479 $333,600 $125,200 $208,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1566718

Maine Listings

APN: YORK-000085-000000-000023A