NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Water St Wiscasset, ME 04578

Estimated Value: $526,000 - $691,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,451 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2017

Last sale price $340,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,112/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Deck
  • River Front
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to The Sunken Garden

About This Home

As of October 2017

Sunrises and a commanding water view allow for light filled rooms and ocean breezes that will not disappoint! This unique period home has large expanses of glass, a deck overlooking the water, an abundance of space to entertain, and three fireplaces for cozy warmth on cool evenings. Well maintained home and grounds, with newer boiler, mature landscaping, and a charming brick paved circular drive. Pleasant neighborhood within walking distance of village dining, shopping, and waterfront activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyson Soule

Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8886998876 Listed on: 08/24/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Almasi

Bean Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1845

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Village Waterfront

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,451 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 54
  • Assessor Parcel Number WISC-000001-000000-000054U

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,816

Year Built

Built in 1845

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Sheepscot
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Route 1 north to Wiscasset. Left on Water Street, right before the Wiscasset bridge. House is on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2451.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Attribution Contact: 8886998876
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.3
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2451.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • 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:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling18: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Library:Library: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Library Amenities:Built-Ins12: Yes
  • Library Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace13: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Skylight10: Yes
  • Office Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace16: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Skylight9: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Shower
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Historic District, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached, Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • Parcel #: WISC-000001-000000-000054U
  • Zoning: Village Waterfront

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6816.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1492
  • Tax Lot: 54
  • Tax Map Number: U1
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2017
Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Shiels Lois M
Bought by
Whitfield Sarah M
Seller's Agent
Tyson Soule
Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Almasi
Bean Group
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Current Estimated Value
$617,192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$277,192
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whitfield Sarah M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Whitfield Sarah M $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/12/2017 10/12/17 Sold $340,000 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2017 08/24/17 For Sale $340,000 -- $139 / 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 $8,091 $455,300 $225,300 $230,000
2023 $7,763 $455,300 $225,300 $230,000
2022 $7,315 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2021 $7,330 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2020 $7,330 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2019 $7,250 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2018 $7,122 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2017 $6,834 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2016 $6,816 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2015 $5,975 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2014 $6,193 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
2013 $5,902 $364,300 $180,300 $184,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tyson Soule

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tyson Soule

    Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC

    (207) 831-4326

    115 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Crystal Almasi

    Bean Group

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1322746

Maine Listings

APN: WISC-000001-000000-000054U

Maine Lincoln County Wiscasset 04578

61 Water St, Wiscasset, ME

This home is located at 61 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 04578 since 24 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $617,192, approximately $251 per square foot. This property was built in 1845. 61 Water St is a home located in Lincoln County with nearby schools including Sheepscot Valley Children's House, Wiscasset Christian Academy, and Center for Teaching & Learning.

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