$399,000
UNDER CONTRACT $26K PRICE DROP

57 Bear Trap Hwy Brooks, ME 04921

Estimated payment $2,492/month

Total Views 2,289
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$520 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cottage
  • 346 Feet of Waterfront
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

Welcome to your own slice of Maine paradise! This charming, year-round cottage on Sanborn Pond offers 1.8 private acres with multiple access points to the water. It's perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, including ice fishing in the winter months. Inside, you'll find 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with a modern kitchen that's ready for everyday living and entertaining. The home is equipped with a propane furnace, an efficient Rinnai hot water heater, and an on demand Generac generator for year round comfort. A beautiful wood cookstove adds rustic charm and will convey with the property. This versatile property would make a fantastic weekend getaway spot, seasonal retreat, or full-time residence. It also boasts an RV hook-up with electricity, non-pottable water, with an onsite septic holding tank. Located just a short drive from the vibrant coastal town of Belfast, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, quiet, waterfront living with easy access to restaurants, shops, and Midcoast Maine attractions. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a peaceful, well-equipped home on one of Brooks' most scenic ponds.

Listing Agent

Keirsten Wyman

RE/MAX JARET & COHN Brokerage Email: belfast@jaretcohn.com Listed on: 08/01/2025

RE/MAX JARET & COHN

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,009

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 1.84 Acre Lot
  • 346 Feet of Waterfront
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Generator Hookup
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number BROS-000001-000002-000041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,009

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.84
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Sanborn Pond
  • MLS Status: Active Under Contract
  • Directions: GPS Accurate - Property is on Rt #137 also known as Bear Trap Highway. Sign on Property
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 768.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Attribution Contact: belfast@jaretcohn.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.84
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 768.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Slab: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 346.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 446.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Furnace: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Level, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Direct Vent Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 80150.4
  • Parcel #: BROS-000001-000002-000041
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4009.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3893
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Map Number: 1&2
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,009 $222,700 $119,500 $103,200
2023 $3,460 $182,100 $94,500 $87,600
2022 $3,096 $182,100 $94,500 $87,600
2021 $3,007 $176,900 $94,500 $82,400
2020 $3,100 $164,900 $87,500 $77,400
2019 $2,863 $149,900 $79,500 $70,400
2017 $1,796 $94,500 $79,500 $15,000
2016 $1,234 $69,500 $69,500 $0
2015 $1,199 $69,500 $69,500 $0
2014 $1,327 $80,400 $69,500 $10,900
2012 $1,286 $80,400 $69,500 $10,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $399,000 -2.7% $520 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $410,000 -3.5% $534 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $425,000 -- $553 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $84,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $30,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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