$1,200,000
PENDING

544 River Rd Newcastle, ME 04553

Estimated payment $7,572/month

Total Views 3,703
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,085 Sq Ft
$389 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 35 Feet of Waterfront
  • Scenic Views
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Great Salt Bay Community School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

This enchanting 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath sea captain's home, built in the late 1700s, is coming to the market for the first time in 40 years. Nestled on 10 acres of sprawling fields with a serene pond, this historic property offers a tranquil and picturesque setting. The home retains much of its original charm and the additional outbuildings, including a classic barn, provide ample space for storage, hobbies, or potential expansion. Enjoy deeded access and a shared association dock at Perkin's Point on the beautiful Damariscotta River, ideal for boating and waterfront activities. With its captivating history, expansive grounds, and prime location, this property is a rare gem.

Listing Agent

Randall Miller

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/22/2025

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Charles Richardson

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1779

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • 35 Feet of Waterfront
  • Open Lot

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,085 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 065
  • Assessor Parcel Number NEWC-000003-000000-000065-H000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,165

Year Built

Built in 1779

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Water Body Name: Damariscotta River
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2829
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-563-2775
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3085.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1779
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 10.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3085.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 250.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 35.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared -: 35.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Site:PastureField: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Library:Library: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Walk-in Closet2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435600.0
  • Parcel #: NEWC-000003-000000-000065-H000000
  • Zoning: n

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10165.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1434
  • Tax Lot: 065
  • Tax Map Number: 003
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $10,165 $747,400 $86,000 $661,400
2023 $7,778 $486,100 $69,000 $417,100
2022 $7,729 $486,100 $69,000 $417,100
2021 $7,437 $486,100 $69,000 $417,100
2020 $6,329 $353,600 $69,000 $284,600
2019 $6,329 $353,600 $69,000 $284,600
2018 $6,329 $353,600 $69,000 $284,600
2017 $6,382 $353,600 $69,000 $284,600
2016 $6,382 $353,600 $69,000 $284,600
2015 $6,568 $363,900 $69,000 $294,900
2013 $5,786 $363,900 $69,000 $294,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $389 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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