Seller's Agent in 2021
Kathy Gallant
Gallant Real Estate
(207) 841-7569
24 in this area
246 Total Sales
56 Main St Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Estimated Value: $403,000 - $626,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,540
Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- The property is located in a historic district
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Colonial Architecture
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Marble Countertops
About This Home
As of March 2021Magnificent antique Colonial in the heart of Bowdoinham Village. Beautiful cook's kitchen w/ granite & marble counters; custom cabinetry; & Rohl farmhouse sink. Grand period details, including tin ceilings. Formal dining room; living room; two fireplaces; & den/library w/ French doors leading to a deck, and private side yard. Master bedroom en suite with full bathroom and large walk-in closets. Convenient second floor laundry. Finished attic with two bonus rooms. Beyond the picket fence is a lovely yard with gorgeous perennial gardens & a stone patio. Attached garage. On-demand whole-house generator. TC Hafford water-proofed basement. Attached garage & a really nifty barn. Fabulous village location with sidewalks that lead to the public boat landing; band stand/park (where there are free weekly concerts during the summer months); Merrymeeting Community Center; town library; and future waterfront park. Live here and enjoy the best of both worlds: rural Maine living, and a location that is 35 minutes to Portland; 15 minutes to Brunswick; and 25 minutes to Augusta and/or L/A. A wonderful home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,579
Year Built
- Built in 1830
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is zoned Agriculture/Village
Parking
- 1.5 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 2,540 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- The property is located in a historic district
- City Lot
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Generator Hookup
- Power Generator
- Gas Water Heater
- Private Sewer
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Community Storage Space
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 99
- Assessor Parcel Number BOWN-000001-000000-000099U
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 14, 2021
Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Elliot Robert J
Bought by
Jenson Frances R
Seller's Agent
Kathy Gallant
Gallant Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Gallant
RE/MAX Riverside
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,585
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$382,075
Outstanding Balance
$346,372
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$182,122
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Freeman Nancy A and Freeman George H
Bought by
Elliott Robert J
Seller's Agent
Kathy Gallant
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Gallant
RE/MAX Riverside
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenson Frances R | -- | None Available | |
| Elliott Robert J | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Jenson Frances R | $382,075 | |
| Previous Owner | Elliott Robert J | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Freeman George H | $60,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Freeman George H | $93,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2021 03/12/21 | Sold | $425,000 | 0.0% | $167 / Sq Ft |
| 01/14/2021 01/14/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/14/2021 01/14/21 | For Sale | $425,000 | +46.6% | $167 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2015 08/27/15 | Sold | $290,000 | -3.3% | $114 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2015 07/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2015 06/21/15 | For Sale | $299,900 | -- | $118 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,838 | $325,600 | $46,900 | $278,700 |
| 2023 | $6,349 | $325,600 | $46,900 | $278,700 |
| 2022 | $4,910 | $271,400 | $39,100 | $232,300 |
| 2021 | $4,606 | $271,400 | $39,100 | $232,300 |
| 2020 | $4,579 | $271,400 | $39,100 | $232,300 |
| 2019 | $4,470 | $271,400 | $39,100 | $232,300 |
| 2018 | $3,991 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
| 2017 | $2,821 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
| 2016 | $3,851 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
| 2015 | $3,828 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
| 2014 | $3,781 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
| 2013 | $3,584 | $232,700 | $39,100 | $193,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kathy Gallant
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K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Kerry Haggerty
Gallant Real Estate
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Kathleen Gallant
RE/MAX Riverside
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