NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Chestnut St Camden, ME 04843

Estimated Value: $1,263,000 - $1,744,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$577/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2019

Last sale price $900,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,150/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Camden-Rockport Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • New Englander Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2019

Located in Camden's top neighborhood, this fine historic home features lovely views of Camden Harbor. Sited on .2+/- acres, the 2,700+/- square foot residence offers privacy while being a short walk to the harbor, restaurants, and shopping in Camden Village. Originally built in 1863, the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home features an open and innovative floor plan with multi-floor living and numerous windows allowing light and broad views of the harbor. Attractive, well-maintained landscaping and two single-car garages complete the property which extends down to include 38+/- feet of frontage on Bay View Street with commercial and residential opportunities.

Last Listed By

Joseph Sortwell

LandVest, Inc. Listed on: 11/06/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1863

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned B-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 003
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1224

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,391

Year Built

Built in 1863

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Water Body Name: Camden Harbor
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1668
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-236-3543
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2700.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1863
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.2
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2700.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Intown, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • 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, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Parcel #: 1224
  • Zoning: B-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12391.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2041
  • Tax Lot: 003
  • Tax Map Number: 119
  • Tax Year: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2018
Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Shotwell Robert V Est
Bought by
Beyonf The Meter
Seller's Agent
Joseph Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chayann Colby
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-9.55%
Total Days on Market
61
Current Estimated Value
$1,557,615

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$657,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.13%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Beyonf The Meter -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Sold $900,000 -9.5% $333 / Sq Ft
01/07/2019 01/07/19 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 For Sale $995,000 -- $369 / 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 $18,182 $1,731,600 $708,200 $1,023,400
2023 $17,097 $1,238,900 $472,300 $766,600
2022 $16,353 $1,238,900 $472,300 $766,600
2021 $14,916 $971,700 $410,100 $561,600
2020 $13,811 $918,900 $410,100 $508,800
2019 $13,701 $918,900 $410,100 $508,800
2018 $12,777 $858,700 $408,000 $450,700
2017 $12,348 $858,700 $408,000 $450,700
2016 $11,580 $742,800 $407,700 $335,100
2015 $11,239 $742,800 $407,700 $335,100
2014 $10,719 $742,800 $407,700 $335,100
2013 $10,429 $742,800 $407,700 $335,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joseph Sortwell

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Joseph Sortwell

    LandVest, Inc.

    (207) 236-3543

    107 Total Sales

    Joseph Sortwell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Terry Sortwell

    LandVest, Inc.

    (207) 236-3543

    31 Total Sales

    Terry Sortwell
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  • Chayann Colby

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Chayann Colby

    Maine Country and Coast Real Estate

    (207) 877-4103

    330 Total Sales

    Chayann Colby
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1376204

Maine Listings

APN: CAMD-000119-000003

Maine Knox County Camden 04843

42 Chestnut St, Camden, ME

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This home is located at 42 Chestnut St, Camden, ME 04843 since 06 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,557,615, approximately $576 per square foot. This property was built in 1863. 42 Chestnut St is a home located in Knox County with nearby schools including Camden-Rockport Elementary School, Camden-Rockport Middle School, and Camden Hills Regional High School.

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