$950,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025

42 Liberty St South Berwick, ME 03908

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,272 Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

180 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Step back in time with this remarkable historic Colonial home, built in 1770 by Judge Benjamin Chadbourne, now available to the public for the first time. This well-preserved masterpiece, nestled on a partially fenced lot, exudes charm and history at every turn. The exterior welcomes you with a beautifully crafted driveway of brick, leading to a spacious barn with a 2-car garage, workshop, office (known as the store), gardening area, and ample loft storage—complete with electricity. Inside, the home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an array of living spaces perfect for both casual and formal gatherings. The kitchen, equipped with a Viking gas range, connects to an informal dining area with a cozy gas stove, leading to a formal dining room, making it ideal for hosting. The first floor also includes laundry facilities and two family rooms, each with the potential to bring back to life one of the home's five fireplaces. Throughout the house, you'll find intricate original details, including wood wainscoting, doors, and moldings that speak to the craftsmanship of the era. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, a sitting area, and a full bathroom, with the original wide pine flooring that adds warmth and character. The walk-up attic, with its high ceilings, offers the potential for additional finished space. Modern comforts such as Central A/C for the upstairs rooms and an on-demand generator complement the home's historic charm. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens with raised beds, a side patio with a retractable awning, and the serene ambiance of a property that has been meticulously maintained for centuries. This home is not just a residence; it's a rare piece of history waiting for its next chapter. Showings start on Saturday, August 24 at the open house from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Elsemore

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Listed on: 08/24/2024

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Laverde

Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty

Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1770

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,272 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Power Generator
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number SBER-000023-000000-000010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,728

Year Built

Built in 1770

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From the center of town, South Berwick, head south on Main St/Rte 4/Rte 236 towards Dover, NH, turn left onto Rte 236, take right onto Vine St, house will be on your left. There are 2 driveways. One off of Vine St and one off of Liberty St.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3272.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1770
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.75
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3272.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • 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
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:BrickMortar2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Steam: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Mud Room Amenities:Built-Ins17: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Built-Ins10: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Heat Stove7: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 5
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • 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

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Landscaped, Historic District, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Steam, Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • 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: 32670.0
  • Parcel #: SBER-000023-000000-000010
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10728.0
  • Tax Book Number: 19440
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Map Number: 23
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2024
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Alterio Brendon J and Mccarthy Kristin S
Bought by
Little Donald and Little Joanne
Seller's Agent
Brandon Elsemore
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Laverde
Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.9%
Views
138
Current Estimated Value
$945,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,535
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$523,607
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Alterio Virginia S
Bought by
Alterio Brendon J and Mccarthy Kristin S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Degrappo Builders Llc
Bought by
Mccusker Eric J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $950,000 Misc Company
Warranty Deed $950,000 Misc Company
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $950,000 0.0% $290 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Price Changed $949,900 -2.6% $290 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Price Changed $975,000 -2.4% $298 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 For Sale $999,000 -- $305 / 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 $11,063 $824,400 $165,700 $658,700
2023 $10,132 $725,800 $145,000 $580,800
2022 $8,964 $616,500 $138,100 $478,400
2021 $8,264 $531,800 $138,100 $393,700
2020 $8,463 $483,600 $122,200 $361,400
2019 $8,458 $449,900 $111,100 $338,800
2018 $3,818 $429,300 $109,700 $319,600
2017 $8,157 $429,300 $109,700 $319,600
2016 $7,856 $429,300 $109,700 $319,600
2015 $7,642 $429,300 $109,700 $319,600
2014 $7,599 $429,300 $109,700 $319,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1601099

Maine Listings

APN: SBER-230100