NOT LISTED FOR SALE

498 Harpswell Islands Rd Harpswell, ME 04079

Harpswell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,027,000 - $2,647,666

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,761 Sq Ft
$847/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 16, 2014

Last sale price $1,342,445 $486 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,191/month

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 4,692 Feet of Waterfront
  • Solar Power System
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Country Club
  • 223 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2014

Enjoy unparalleled privacy and spectacular views from this 223 acre property with nearly one mile of water frontage & a charming 4 BR residence located only 10 minutes from Brunswick. Hike, paddle and enjoy the serenity of this truly remarkable property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Leahy

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/05/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Reiche

LandVest, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 223 Acre Lot
  • 4,692 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,761 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Property Near A Cove
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Property is near a golf course
  • Pasture

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 498Harpswell Island RoadHarpswel4711

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,579

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 223.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Water Body Name: Long Beach
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Follow Harpswell Road property is on the right
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2761.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 223.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2761.0
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 4692.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 4692.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Site:PastureField: Yes
  • Construction:Post Beam: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Ramped Main Level: Yes
  • Heat System:Space Heater: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Construction:Log: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling17: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Solar: Yes
  • Water Heater:Solar2: Yes
  • Electric:Solar3: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Wooded, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping
  • Waterfront Features: Cove
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Post & Beam, Log, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar
  • Sewer: Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9713880.0
  • Parcel #: 498Harpswell Island RoadHarpswel4711
  • Zoning: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7579.0
  • Tax Book Number: 23957
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Map Number: 47
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Rowe Stephen A and Rowe Stephanie H
Bought by
Stephen A Rowe Ret and Rowe
Current Estimated Value
$2,283,226

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2013
Closed on
Apr 17, 2014
Sold by
Long Reach Camp Llc
Bought by
Rowe Stephen A and Rowe Stephanie H
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Leahy
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Reiche
LandVest, Inc.
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,342,445
Premium/Discount to List
-$252,555
-15.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Engholm C R
Bought by
Long Reach Camp Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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
Stephen A Rowe Ret -- None Available
Rowe Stephen A -- --
Long Reach Camp Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stephen A Rowe Ret $750,000
Previous Owner Rowe Stephen A $1,100,000
Previous Owner Rowe Stephen A $900,000
Previous Owner Long Reach Camp Llc $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2014 04/16/14 Sold $1,342,445 -15.8% $486 / Sq Ft
01/31/2014 01/31/14 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2013 09/13/13 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $578 / 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 $12,890 $2,026,800 $1,108,800 $918,000
2023 $12,363 $2,026,800 $1,108,800 $918,000
2022 $10,862 $1,841,100 $1,108,800 $732,300
2021 $8,709 $1,288,300 $907,700 $380,600
2020 $8,683 $1,288,300 $907,700 $380,600
2019 $8,616 $1,285,900 $907,700 $378,200
2018 $8,333 $1,285,900 $907,700 $378,200
2017 $8,307 $1,285,900 $907,700 $378,200
2016 $8,184 $1,278,700 $907,700 $371,000
2015 $7,979 $1,278,700 $907,700 $371,000
2013 $7,579 $1,311,300 $982,200 $329,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jonathan Leahy

    Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

    (207) 798-2428

    19 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Karen Reiche

    LandVest, Inc.

    (207) 874-6159

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1110117

Maine Listings

APN: HARP-000047-000000-000011

Maine Cumberland County Harpswell 04079 Harpswell

498 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME

This home is located at 498 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079 since 05 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,337,333, approximately $846 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 498 Harpswell Islands Rd is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Mt Ararat High School.

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