NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Island View Dr Harpswell, ME 04079

Harpswell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $734,000 - $1,531,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
$1,284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2015

Last sale price $309,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 249% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,549/month

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • 781 Feet of Waterfront
  • Island Location
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2015

Charming, island cottage located at the south end of Birch Island with breathtaking views of Middle Bay. Open kitchen, dining, living with cathedral ceilings and skylights. First-floor bedroom, bath plus a loft for additional sleeping space. Wonderful, water view deck for entertaining or relaxing. Privately set on 1.9 acres with easy access to your 780 feet of shore frontage. Common dock on island at Duck Cove. 2 moorings. Truly a wonderful escape!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Celeste Perkins

Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers Listed on: 07/27/2015

Co-Listed By

Robert Williams

Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Leeman

Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • 781 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Rural Setting
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SR 1

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deep Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Deck

Location

  • Island Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Electricity Not Available
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Birch Island South Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,158

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Water Body Name: Middle Bay
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1184
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-833-5078
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Island South
  • Directions: Lot #8, Birch Island-South-Accessible by boat only
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 840.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.9
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 840.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 300.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 781.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 781.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Driveway:No Driveway: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Electric:No Electric: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Loft:Loft: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Electric, Generator Hookup
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 82764.0
  • Parcel #: 999999
  • Zoning: SR 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1158.0
  • Tax Book Number: 8233
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • Tax Map Number: 79
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Caldwell Christopher M and Caldwell Jacqueline M
Bought by
Christopher M Caldwell Lt
Current Estimated Value
$1,078,891
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
Christopher M Caldwell Lt -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Caldwell Christopher M $200,000
Previous Owner Caldwell Christopher M $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2015 07/27/15 For Sale $324,900 +5.1% $387 / Sq Ft
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $309,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
05/25/2015 05/25/15 Pending -- -- --
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 $6,155 $967,800 $328,800 $639,000
2023 $5,905 $968,000 $328,800 $639,200
2022 $5,711 $968,000 $328,800 $639,200
2021 $5,732 $848,000 $282,600 $565,400
2020 $3,490 $848,000 $282,600 $565,400
2019 $2,125 $848,200 $282,600 $565,600
2018 $650 $848,200 $282,600 $565,600
2017 $5,479 $848,200 $282,600 $565,600
2016 $5,428 $848,200 $282,600 $565,600
2015 $5,293 $848,200 $282,600 $565,600
2013 $4,914 $850,100 $282,600 $567,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Celeste Perkins

    Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

    (207) 841-1145

    7 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Celeste Perkins
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  • Robert Williams

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Robert Williams

    Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

    (207) 319-4130

    22 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Robert Williams
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Amy Leeman

    Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers

    (207) 522-4048

    14 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Amy Leeman
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1218939

Maine Listings

APN: HARP-000024-000000-000032

Maine Cumberland County Harpswell 04003 Harpswell

8 Island View Dr, Harpswell, ME

This home is located at 8 Island View Dr, Harpswell, ME 04079 since 27 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,078,891, approximately $1,284 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 8 Island View Dr is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Mt Ararat High School.

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