$1,200,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2024

522 Birch Point Rd West Bath, ME 04530

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,971 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$609 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • Country Club
  • Docks
  • Public Beach
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2024

Discover this enchanting waterfront, year-round cottage, perfectly situated in the historic Birch Point neighborhood of West Bath. This classic waterfront retreat seamlessly combines timeless appeal with modern amenities.
The wrap-around front porch is a beautiful, functional space for savoring your morning coffee while watching osprey on Jenny's Knubble. Inside, the home features an open concept and updated kitchen, dining and living area with a wood burning fireplace which lend to a cozy and functional space for gatherings and memories. The single story layout includes an en suite primary bedroom with captivating views, three additional bedrooms and a spacious three-season porch complete with ping pong table and dart board.
A one of a kind detached two-car garage with a workbench adds practical value and ample parking while the unique attached screened-in patio with water views is perfect for evening cocktails and al fresco dining or an inspiring outdoor studio space.
The property boasts a shared deep-water dock offering excellent access for boating and water activities. (Stand up paddleboards and kayaks for exploring are included!) The front lawin is perfect for volleyball, croquet or just dozing in the hammock. Beach combers and sea glass lovers will appreciate the tidal beach. At the end of the day enjoy the convenience of having lobsters delivered right to your dock for a quintessential coastal experience.
The property boasts an impressive rental history at premium rates over the past eight years, Recent updates include new appliances, a whole-house generator, and a new furnace.
522 Birch Point Road comes furnished and ready for you to move in and enjoy stunningly beautiful fall foliage and unparalleled views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Winglass

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Phone: 207-798-9152 Listed on: 09/10/2024

RE/MAX Riverside

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Treem

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned HDS

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,971 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deep Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9,3
  • Assessor Parcel Number WESH-000000-U000025-000009

Community Details

Overview

  • Loop Road Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,016

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: New Meadows Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Loop Road
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1971.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: High Efficiency Water Heater
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Attribution Contact: 207-798-9152
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.26
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1971.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 250.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 100.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 100.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling14: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Three-Season: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Bay
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 01 - LKRSU

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.6
  • Parcel #: WESH-000000-U000025-000009
  • Zoning: HDS

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5016.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2015R
  • Tax Lot: 9,3
  • Tax Map Number: 25
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Mdb143 Llc
Bought by
Briggs Eliabeth
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Winglass
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Treem
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-7.62%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$1,214,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$892,344
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$321,714

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Larkin Peter J and Larkin Jody R
Bought by
Mdb143 Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2011
Sold by
Lamborn Andrew B and Lamborn Rebecca S
Bought by
Shaafi Sarah and Houchen Kathryn
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $900,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $900,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $640,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $609 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $659 / 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 $6,048 $737,600 $607,100 $130,500
2023 $5,016 $737,600 $607,100 $130,500
2022 $5,478 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2021 $5,376 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2020 $5,376 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2019 $5,376 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2018 $5,683 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2017 $5,734 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2016 $5,222 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2015 $5,325 $512,000 $377,000 $135,000
2014 $5,157 $505,600 $377,000 $128,600
2013 $5,132 $505,600 $377,000 $128,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1602345

Maine Listings

APN: WESH-000000-U000025-000009