$510,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025

5 Silver Ln Winterport, ME 04496

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
0.82 Acres

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Public Beach
  • Wood Flooring
  • 125 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • New Englander Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2025

Waterfront Home!
Welcome to a piece of history, lovingly preserved and ready to embrace its next
caretaker. Built in 1847 by the shipbuilder Joseph Sorenson, this captivating home sits proudly atop a .82-acre hillside overlooking the serene Penobscot River. Included in this offering is an additional .67-acre lot across Water St., boasting 125 feet of riverfront once used as a bustling Steamship Wharf and the renowned Williams & Arey Shipyard site. The property includes a 3,000 lb. granite mooring, submerged approximately 8 feet
into the water, awaiting revival if you can find chain. Step inside to find a residence rich in both character and modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms, office & 2 full baths, there's ample space for family and guests. The kitchen has custom-built cherry cabinets. Enjoy the cozy ambiance of the Franklin Wood Stove. First-floor laundry with utility sink and closet. Updates enhance the home's allure and functionality. Imagine basking in natural light filtering through solid wood double-pane windows, the reliability of upgraded electric service, or the tranquility of the second-floor front hall/reading nook and full bath. A part of the attic has been transformed into a charming music room/office, offering breathtaking river views—a perfect retreat for inspiration. Relax on two cedar-planked decks or unwind sitting in the screened-in porch, all while relishing the riverside vista. The property has 2 chimneys lined with stainless steel liners, a sealed foundation, and the addition of a new barn in 2019, providing workshop space and room for two cars. The barn's 2nd floor, connected to the music room, offers potential for additional living space or continued use as storage. This home embodies a labor of love, with extensive landscaping and gardens, where each restoration and enhancement have honored its storied past. Now, it awaits a new steward—someone who shares a passion for historical craftsmanship and a desire to continue the legacy of home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Caron

NextHome Experience Listed on: 07/12/2024

NextHome Experience

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Ireland

United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,651

Year Built

  • Built in 1847

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • 125 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Com marine, Res

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Sink in Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heavy Duty
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deep Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Mooring
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Property is near golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 76, 78
  • Assessor Parcel Number WTPT-000004U-000000-000078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,651

Year Built

Built in 1847

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.82
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Rte 1-A turn onto Deane St. Take a left onto Silver Lane. House is the 3rd on the right at the end. To view water and front of home go past Silver lane and turn left on Water st. Sign is up.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2600.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Programmable Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 211.15
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.82
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2600.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 125.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 125.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Utility Info Electric On Site: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Floors:Heavy Duty: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:Built-Ins: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Waterfront Home! Welcome to a piece of history, lovingly preserved and ready to embrace its next caretaker. Built in 1847 by the shipbuilder Joseph Sorenson, this captivating home sits proudly atop a .82-acre hillside overlooking the serene Penobscot River. Included in this offering is an additional .67-acre lot across Water St., boasting 125 feet of riverfront once used as a bustling Steamship Wharf and the renowned Williams & Arey Shipyard site. The property includes a 3,000 lb. granite mooring, submerged approximately 8 feet into the water, awaiting revival if you can find chain. Step inside to find a residence rich in both character and modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms, office & 2 full baths, there's ample space for family and guests. The kitchen has custom-built cherry cabinets. Enjoy the cozy ambiance of the Franklin Wood Stove. First-floor laundry with utility sink and closet. Updates enhance the home's allure and functionality. Imagine basking in natural light filtering through solid wood double-pane windows, the reliability of upgraded electric service, or the tranquility of the second-floor front hall/reading nook and full bath. A part of the attic has been transformed into a charming music room/office, offering breathtaking river views—a perfect retreat for inspiration. Relax on two cedar-planked decks or unwind sitting in the screened-in porch, all while relishing the riverside vista. The property has 2 chimneys lined with stainless steel liners, a sealed foundation, and the addition of a new barn in 2019, providing workshop space and room for two cars. The barn's 2nd floor, connected to the music room, offers potential for additional living space or continued use as storage. This home embodies a labor of love, with extensive landscaping and gardens, where each restoration and enhancement have honored its storied past. Now, it awaits a new steward—someone who shares a passion for historical craftsmanship and a desire to continue the legacy of home.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Location:Interior Lot: Yes
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Interior Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Storage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 22

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35719.2
  • Parcel #: WTPT-000004U-000000-000078
  • Zoning: Com marine, Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3651.34
  • Tax Lot: 76, 78
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Osley Elizabeth J and Silver Richard J
Bought by
Beichner Christopher J and Beichner Valerie A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Caron
NextHome Experience
Buyer's Agent
Mike Ireland
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-7.1%
Views
102
Current Estimated Value
$508,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,355
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.29%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Outstanding Balance
$405,485
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$103,160
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
Quit Claim Deed $510,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $510,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $408,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $510,000 -7.1% $196 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Price Changed $549,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $549,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Price Changed $549,000 -8.5% $211 / Sq Ft
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Price Changed $599,999 -7.6% $231 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Price Changed $649,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $649,000 -7.3% $250 / Sq Ft
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Off Market $699,900 -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $699,900 -- $269 / 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 $4,394 $330,400 $48,100 $282,300
2016 $2,616 $191,800 $37,600 $154,200
2015 $2,553 $191,800 $37,600 $154,200
2014 $2,568 $191,800 $37,600 $154,200
2013 $2,541 $191,800 $37,600 $154,200
2010 -- $146,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1596713

Maine Listings

APN: WTPT-000004U-000000-000078