$2,100,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

49 Mel's Ln Bristol, ME 04554

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
9.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$600 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 380 Feet of Waterfront
  • 9.5 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Bristol Consolidated School Rated A
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

49 Mel's Lane is an exceptional waterfront property located in the charming coastal town of New Harbor, with 9.5± acres and stunning views to the north and west over the Pemaquid River and out towards the harbor. The well-built residence is a Royal Barry Wills design and features a thoughtful combination of comfortable and versatile living spaces complimented by excellent custom woodwork. The four-bedroom, four-bath home includes a spacious, light-filled living room with an elegant wood-paneled, wood-burning fireplace. A formal dining room, open to the kitchen, offers numerous windows and sophisticated wood-paneled walls. There is a cozy and charming library with an expansive Rumford fireplace, and reclaimed, exposed wood beams contribute to its character. The home has a desirable and well-appointed main-floor primary bedroom suite with very good views. On the second floor are three additional bedrooms; two of them have en-suite baths and excellent views over the property to the water. The attractive landscape is defined by rock walls, established flowering shrubs, and lawn that rolls down to the 380± feet of accessible shorefront on the Pemaquid River. New Harbor is located on the Pemaquid Peninsula, famous for its lighthouse, colonial fort and appealing small-town vibe. There is a wonderful local beach, a gourmet grocery store, and several fabulous seafood restaurants within minutes of the property. A broad range of amenities can be found in Newcastle and Damariscotta at the head of the peninsula, just a 20-minute drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Sortwell

LandVest, Inc. Listed on: 02/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacqueline Wheelwright

RE/MAX JARET & COHN

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,930

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 9.5 Acre Lot
  • 380 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Property Near A Cove
  • River Nearby

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 34
  • Assessor Parcel Number BRIL-000004C-000000-000034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,930

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Pemaquid River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3500.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 9.5
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3500.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 380.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 380.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Library:Library: Yes
  • Roof:Slate: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Level, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Cove, Bay
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 413820.0
  • Parcel #: BRIL-000004C-000000-000034
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10930.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5254
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Map Number: 04C
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Irene C Rittner Ft and Rittner
Bought by
Janson Daniel P and Janson Tamara L
Seller's Agent
Joseph Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Wheelwright
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-19.08%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
54.20%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,050,000 None Available
Deed $1,050,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $1,050,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $1,050,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $171,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $183,004 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $2,100,000 -12.3% $600 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $2,395,000 -7.7% $684 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $741 / 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 $10,930 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2023 $9,763 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2022 $8,842 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2021 $8,842 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2020 $8,904 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2019 $8,290 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2018 $7,676 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2017 $7,676 $1,228,100 $346,900 $881,200
2016 $8,251 $1,044,400 $433,600 $610,800
2015 $8,825 $1,044,400 $433,600 $610,800
2014 $8,251 $1,044,400 $433,600 $610,800
2013 $8,042 $1,044,400 $433,600 $610,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1614831

Maine Listings

APN: BRIL-000004C-000000-000034