407 Carding MacHine Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Estimated payment $3,293/month
About This Home
Coming home has never felt more like a peaceful retreat into nature. Live here and enjoy walking trails that meander through over 45 enchanting acres of private forested land that lead to your own 300 feet of water frontage on the Abagadasset River. Surrounded by scores of acres of conserved land, including the State's Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area, 407 Carding Machine Road is truly a hidden gem. The home's large parcel, and these protected habitats, afford routine sightings of owls, eagles, osprey, and myriad wildlife—it's a naturalist's delight! The heart of the home is the original circa 1977 Cape-style structure that exudes rustic charm and a comfortable feel. In 2018, the main house was enhanced with thoughtful additions. On the north side of the home, a spacious primary bedroom with a dramatic cathedral ceiling was built, providing a private sanctuary at day's end. To the south, a new breezeway and to a two-car garage were built, seamlessly blending function and ease. A newer kitchen flows to a flexible open concept living area anchored by a wood stove. The second floor, currently used as an artists' studio/bedroom loft, could be transformed to include a hallway and two bedrooms. Imagine the unparalleled peace & quiet that comes with living in this magical spot. Bowdoinham is a vibrant and welcoming community on Merrymeeting Bay with a Community Center; excellent Community School for grades K through 5; outstanding Library; convivial local pub; and a public boat landing on the Cathance River that flows to Merrymeeting Bay, the Kennebec River, and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Summer brings free weekly concerts and a robust farmer's market to the waterfront park. Bowdoinham's location allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: rural Maine living, and a convenient location only 40 minutes to Portland; 20 minutes to Brunswick; 25 minutes to Augusta; and 30 minutes to L/A. This private woodland homestead is a very rare and special find.
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Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Year Built
1977
Lot Details
0
Parking
2
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Prop. Type: Residential
- Lot Size Acres: 45.46
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Abagadasset River
- Co List Office Mls Id: 3198
- Co List Office Phone: 207-841-7569
- MLS Status: Active Under Contract
- Directions: GPS Compatible. I-295 to Exit 37; east on Main St. to blinking light; left on Rt.24/River Road; left on Carding Machine Road to #407 on right. Sign on property.
- Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1476.0
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
- Garage Yn: Yes
- Year Built: 1977
- Location Information:Leased Land: No
- Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
- Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 45.46
- Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
- Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1476.0
- Property Information:Garage: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
- Water Info:Water View2: No
- Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
- Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
- Roof:Shingle: Yes
- Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
- Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
- Cooling:None3: Yes
- Floors:Vinyl: Yes
- Floors:Wood3: Yes
- Style:Cape: Yes
- Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
- Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
- Amenities:Storage: Yes
- Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
- Basement:Unfinished: Yes
- Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
- Living Room:Living Room: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
- Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
- Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
- Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
- Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
- Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 300.0
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 300.0
- Water:Private2: Yes
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- View:TreesWoods: Yes
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
- Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
- Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
- Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
- Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
- View:Scenic: Yes
- Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
- Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
- Primary Bedroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling4: Yes
- Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Special Features: 4224
Interior Features
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Has Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Pantry, 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: First
Exterior Features
- Lot Features: Open, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
- View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront: Yes
- Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Garage/Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
Utilities
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Cooling: None
- Cooling Y N: No
- Heating: Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Private, Well
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association: No
Schools
- Junior High Dist: RSU 75/MSAD 75
Lot Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 1980237.6
- Parcel #: 407CardingMachineRoadBowdoinham04008
- Zoning: Agr. & Shoreland
Tax Info
- Tax Annual Amount: 4538.0
- Tax Book Number: 2016R
- Tax Lot: 057-A
- Tax Map Number: R05
- Tax Year: 24
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2025 04/22/25 | For Sale | $500,000 | +180.9% | $339 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2016 06/14/16 | Sold | $178,000 | -10.8% | $155 / Sq Ft |
| 05/04/2016 05/04/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/19/2016 03/19/16 | For Sale | $199,500 | -- | $173 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1619807
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