$530,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2025

581 Main St Readfield, ME 04355

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,827 Sq Ft
38.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2,500 Feet of Waterfront
  • 38.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nature lovers dream property. Imagine having your morning coffee watching the fish jump in the pond which is located entirely on this property. This vintage Cape has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sits on 38.5 acres. The house has been updated over the years but the character still remains. First floor boasts wood floors and exposed beams. There are three fireplaces to take off the winter chill and two heat pumps to keep you cool in the summer. The covered deck overlooks the private back lawn space and the pond. There is a two car attached garage and plenty of parking for entertaining. Full dry unfinished basement provides ample storage. No survey showing the exact amount of water frontage on the pond. The property has a long well documented history as a flax oil mill on Beaver Brook which was abandoned prior to 1840. Old granite foundation stones of mill still there. The property is not surveyed. Land area source is from town of Readfield assessing records. Buyer to satisfy themselves to boundaries and land area. Property is close to Augusta and Winthrop!! Schedule your private showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Williams

Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers Listed on: 11/14/2024

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Freitag

Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaine Pratte

Hearth & Key Realty

Hearth & Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1825

Lot Details

  • 38.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 2,500 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RP & Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,827 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Agricultural

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 017
  • Assessor Parcel Number RFLD-000129-000000-000017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,807

Year Built

Built in 1825

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 38.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Mill Pond
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1184
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-833-5078
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1827.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1825
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 38.5
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1827.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 2500.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 2500.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Site:Agriculture: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Den Amenities:Built-Ins7: Yes
  • Den Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace7: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Agricultural, Wooded, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 38

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1677060.0
  • Parcel #: RFLD-000129-000000-000017
  • Zoning: RP & Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2807.0
  • Tax Book Number: 8547
  • Tax Lot: 017
  • Tax Map Number: 129
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Ellis Marjorie L Est and Ellis
Bought by
Hall Kacie E and Zubinski Peter J
Seller's Agent
Robert Williams
Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Pratte
Hearth & Key Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.83%
Views
167
Current Estimated Value
$535,272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,249
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$112,023

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Ellis Marjorie L and Ellis Ira L
Bought by
Ellis Marjorie L and Eliis Ira L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $530,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $530,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $424,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $424,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $530,000 -3.4% $290 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $548,900 -4.5% $300 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $575,000 -- $315 / 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
2023 $2,807 $198,200 $29,900 $168,300
2022 $2,026 $177,700 $26,800 $150,900
2021 $2,591 $164,100 $24,800 $139,300
2020 $2,643 $150,400 $22,700 $127,700
2019 $2,674 $136,800 $20,700 $116,100
2018 $2,659 $136,800 $20,700 $116,100
2017 $2,639 $136,800 $20,700 $116,100
2015 $2,734 $151,200 $35,100 $116,100
2014 $2,797 $151,200 $35,100 $116,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1609359

Maine Listings

APN: RFLD-000129-000000-000017