NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Elm St Searsport, ME 04974

Estimated Value: $297,000 - $471,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,854 Sq Ft
$100/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2021

Last sale price $300,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,411/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 5-minute walk to Mosman Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

The Thurston House is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in the Mosman Park Neighborhood of Searsport...view of Penobscot Bay, 1831 archiectural detail, 4 original fireplaces. New furnace, ductwork, exterior paint deck, newer roof, chimney updating, some new electric and plumbing, including 2nd floor laundry. Well lit and charming in-town home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maura Gammans

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 10/12/2021

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Lutz

Realty of Maine

Realty of Maine

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1831

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R#

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,854 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number SEAP-000012-000000-000010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,158

Year Built

Built in 1831

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3854.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1831
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.25
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3854.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 4
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Historic District, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Pitched
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • Parcel #: SEAP-000012-000000-000010
  • Zoning: R#

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3158.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3986
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Map Number: 12
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2024
Sold by
Rosen Aaron M
Bought by
Rosen Aaron M and Kincade Carolyn
Current Estimated Value
$384,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2021
Closed on
Dec 8, 2021
Sold by
Gammans Theodora D Est and Carpenter
Bought by
Rosen Aaron M
Seller's Agent
Maura Gammans
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Christine Lutz
Realty of Maine
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Lindemann Karl H and Wells Fargo Bank Na Tr
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2011
Sold by
Lindemann Karl Harold and Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Eppig Carl C and Eppig Beverly I
Bought by
Lindemann Karl H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,325
Interest Rate
5.78%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rosen Aaron M -- None Available
Rosen Aaron M -- None Available
Rosen Aaron M -- None Available
Rosen Aaron M -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na Tr -- --
Wells Fargo Bank Na -- --
Lindemann Karl H -- --
Wells Fargo Bank Na Tr -- --
Wells Fargo Bank Na -- --
Lindemann Karl H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rosen Aaron M $270,000
Previous Owner Lindemann Karl H $269,325
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2021 12/08/21 Sold $300,000 +0.3% $78 / Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2021 10/12/21 For Sale $299,000 +298.7% $78 / Sq Ft
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $75,000 -55.9% $19 / Sq Ft
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 For Sale $169,900 -- $44 / 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 $3,868 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2023 $3,412 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2022 $3,260 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2021 $3,192 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2020 $3,158 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2019 $3,125 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2018 $3,125 $168,900 $60,000 $108,900
2017 $0 $150,000 $48,000 $102,000
2016 $201 $150,000 $48,000 $102,000
2015 $3,555 $150,000 $48,000 $102,000
2014 $4,560 $200,900 $48,000 $152,900
2013 $4,319 $200,900 $48,000 $152,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1511809

Maine Listings

APN: SEAP-000012-000000-000010