$319,900

501 Bear River Rd Newry, ME 04261

Estimated payment $1,863/month

Total Views 24
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,270 Sq Ft
$252 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ski Resort
  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Scenic Views
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Rustic log cabin retreat with breathtaking mountain views and the very best of Western Maine at your doorstep! Blending rustic charm with modern updates, this inviting home features three bedrooms, two baths, including a primary suite with a private balcony overlooking the peaceful, wooded backyard. Enjoy a screened-in porch and open deck, perfect for taking in the surrounding natural beauty.

Need some extra income? This property has been a wonderful and successful Airbnb for several years, with the numbers to prove its strong potential as a vacation rental investment. Carve out your own personal retreat while enjoying the income-producing opportunity this property can provide.

An outdoor enthusiast's dream and a true gateway to year-round adventure, enjoy easy access to Sunday River skiing and golf, Grafton Notch State Park, hiking, snowmobiling, and endless four-season recreation. Whether you are seeking a peaceful escape, an active mountain lifestyle, or a proven investment opportunity, this true gem offers the opportunity to experience all that Western Maine has to offer.

Listing Agent

Linda Davis

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 08/27/2026

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,270 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Screened Porch

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Ski Resort

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,270

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

1.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1270.00
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Has Basement: Not Applicable, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • 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: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Rural, Ski Resort, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Frame, Log Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch-Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: K-1/Kerosene, Wood, Other, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 65340.00
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1270.00
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Tax History

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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
2025 $1,270 $182,800 $64,100 $118,700
2024 $963 $181,700 $64,100 $117,600
2023 $945 $111,200 $51,300 $59,900
2022 $929 $111,200 $51,300 $59,900
2021 $890 $111,200 $51,300 $59,900
2020 $1,054 $98,500 $35,700 $62,800
2019 $1,054 $98,500 $35,700 $62,800
2018 $1,064 $98,500 $35,700 $62,800
2017 $917 $94,600 $35,700 $58,900
2016 $880 $94,600 $35,700 $58,900
2015 $884 $93,300 $35,700 $57,600
2014 $828 $91,500 $35,700 $55,800
2013 $783 $87,300 $35,700 $51,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/27/2026 08/27/26 For Sale $319,900 +299.9% $252 / Sq Ft
12/26/2017 12/26/17 Sold $80,000 -15.7% $67 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2017 11/27/17 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2017 09/01/17 For Sale $94,900 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $71,200 New Conventional
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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1678082

Maine Listings

APN: NEWR-000010-000000-000007R

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