NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Forest Dr Bethel, ME 04217

Estimated Value: $651,000 - $717,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$343/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2018

Last sale price $295,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,162/month

358 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2018

This well-crafted, custom home offers plenty of convenience: close to Bethel Village & Route 26 and one-floor living. Beautifully laid out kitchen with built-ins and lots of storage, master suite, living room with cathedral ceiling, office, laundry room, artists studio above garage with plumbing could easily convert to an apartment or other use, large detached workshop with 20 x 24 overhang for storage, one-acre fenced in area & mountain views. Don't wait!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Duplessis

Mountain Real Estate Company Listed on: 06/19/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Oddleifson

Mountain Real Estate Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 007 / 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53ForestDriveBethelME04217

Community Details

Overview

  • Forest Homes Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,763

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.8
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: Release
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Homes
  • Directions: From Bethel Village, Route 26 South approximately 1 mile, look for Forest Drive on the right (just past the Bethel Animal Hospital). Home is at the end on the cul-de-sac.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.8
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2000.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 200.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiant: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Office Amenities:Built-Ins16: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Electric:Underground: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Separate Shower6: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Built-Ins13: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Jetted Tub6: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling7: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Above Garage8: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Furniture Included, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Town, Subdivided
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Animal Containment System
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Radiant, Multi-Zones, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 165528.0
  • Parcel #: 53ForestDriveBethelME04217
  • Zoning: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3763.0
  • Tax Block: 006
  • Tax Book Number: 4566
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Map Number: 08
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Vander Sluis S
Bought by
Zeoli Michael T and Zeoli Eva L
Seller's Agent
Susan Duplessis
Mountain Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Christina Oddleifson
Mountain Real Estate Company
List Price
$347,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,000
-14.99%
Current Estimated Value
$685,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$390,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.50%
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Zeoli Michael T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zeoli Michael T $232,000
Closed Zeoli Michael T $236,000
Previous Owner Mahon Harold P $150,500
Previous Owner Mahon Harold P $204,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Sold $295,000 -15.0% $148 / Sq Ft
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2017 06/19/17 For Sale $347,000 -- $174 / 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 $4,938 $354,000 $53,500 $300,500
2023 $4,567 $354,000 $53,500 $300,500
2022 $4,333 $354,000 $53,500 $300,500
2021 $4,352 $323,600 $53,500 $270,100
2020 $4,051 $279,400 $53,500 $225,900
2019 $4,051 $279,400 $53,500 $225,900
2018 $3,872 $272,700 $53,500 $219,200
2016 $3,681 $272,700 $53,500 $219,200
2015 $3,763 $272,700 $53,500 $219,200
2013 $3,354 $272,700 $53,500 $219,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Duplessis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Susan Duplessis

    Mountain Real Estate Company

    (207) 400-7886

    70 in this area

    225 Total Sales

    Susan Duplessis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Christina Oddleifson

    Mountain Real Estate Company

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1313294

Maine Listings

APN: BETL-000008-000006-000007

Maine Oxford County Bethel 04217

53 Forest Dr, Bethel, ME

This home is located at 53 Forest Dr, Bethel, ME 04217 since 19 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $685,033, approximately $342 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 53 Forest Dr is a home located in Oxford County with nearby schools including Telstar Middle School, Telstar High School, and Gould Academy.

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