$545,400
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

563 Ridge Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,990 Sq Ft
3.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 3.97 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to your dream retreat at 563 Ridge Road in Bowdoinham. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath gambrel home is nestled in a tranquil landscape, situated on one of the highest points in Bowdoinham, offering sweeping east-facing views that deliver breathtaking sunrises.

Step inside to discover a modern, energy-efficient design featuring a stylish kitchen with contemporary finishes and LED recessed lighting that creates a warm ambiance throughout. The open layout flows seamlessly into the inviting living spaces, highlighted by stunning wood floors.

The home includes a versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional guest space. Enjoy the convenience of a heated 2-car tandem garage, providing ample storage and protection from the elements.

For hobbyists, the property features a spacious workshop, ideal for pursuing your passions. Additionally, a detached pole barn adds character and extra storage.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort, modern amenities, and rural charm of this stunning property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Cran Michael Navarro

Elevate Maine Realty Listed on: 11/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Gallant

Gallant Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,247

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 3.97 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Gambrel Roof
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,990 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Water Source
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12-B
  • Assessor Parcel Number BOWN-000003-000000-000012-BR000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,247

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.97
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1990.0
  • Architectural Style: Gambrel
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Tankless Water Heater, Programmable Thermostat, LED Light Fixtures, Insulated Foundation, High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Wall (12''+) Construction, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.97
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1990.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: 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:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Style:Gambrel: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Heated: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Under: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Room10: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:LED Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Tandem: Yes
  • Room Features:Workshop10: Yes
  • Parking:Tandem2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Third

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Heated Garage, Tandem, Underground

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 172933.2
  • Parcel #: BOWN-000003-000000-000012-BR000000
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5247.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2019R
  • Tax Lot: 12-B
  • Tax Map Number: R-03
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Goodspeed Thomas D
Bought by
Fischer John and Fischer Edward Ashley
Seller's Agent
Melanie Cran Michael Navarro
Elevate Maine Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Gallant
Gallant Real Estate
List Price
$514,400
Sold Price
$545,400
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
6.03%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$543,572

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.70%
Original Mortgage
$436,320
Outstanding Balance
$435,195
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$146,273

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Ernst Jeff
Bought by
Goodspeed Thomas D
Seller's Agent
Mandy Wheeler
U&R Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Deveaux
Barouch & Co.
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2018
Sold by
Cobb Kyle D
Bought by
Ernst Jeff

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Norton Ronald A
Bought by
Cobb Kyle D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2012
Sold by
Boca Belle
Bought by
Norton Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,600
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $545,400 None Available
Warranty Deed $545,400 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $436,320 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $436,320 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $72,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $49,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $545,400 +6.0% $274 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $514,400 +543.0% $258 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Sold $80,000 -5.9% $66 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $85,000 -- $70 / 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 $5,651 $269,100 $73,100 $196,000
2023 $5,247 $269,100 $73,100 $196,000
2022 $4,063 $224,600 $61,000 $163,600
2021 $3,550 $209,200 $61,000 $148,200
2020 $3,529 $209,200 $61,000 $148,200
2019 $2,172 $131,900 $61,000 $70,900
2018 $2,060 $120,100 $61,000 $59,100
2017 $2,024 $120,100 $61,000 $59,100
2016 $1,988 $120,100 $61,000 $59,100
2015 $2,166 $131,700 $61,000 $70,700
2014 $2,140 $131,700 $61,000 $70,700
2013 $2,022 $131,300 $61,000 $70,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1609469

Maine Listings

APN: BOWN-000003-000000-000012-BR000000