$799,000

81 Desert Rd Freeport, ME 04032

Estimated payment $5,014/month

Total Views 115
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,980 Sq Ft
$268 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Scenic Views
  • Mast Landing School Rated A
  • Barn
  • 2.92 Acre Lot

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of modern simplicity and refined warmth in this light-filled Scandinavian-style farmhouse. Sited on nearly three acres, offering peace and seclusion, this thoughtfully designed home features an open and sunny floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, a farm style kitchen with Basaltina countertops, a Monson slate farm sink, custom cabinetry and a wood stove that serves as a warm focal point in the kitchen area. The spacious living room with coffered ceilings centers around a wood burning fireplace, creating an inviting space for gatherings or quiet moments at home.The first floor study with closets and built-ins is also suited as a bedroom option. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors add to the airy, open feel, complementing the home's flexible and adaptable floor plan. Oversized Anderson windows in the primary suite frame views of the private wooded landscape, and showcase abundant natural light. Step outside to a private, fenced-in back lot with walking/snowshoe paths, gorgeous perennial gardens including raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The property also has a working barn with a workshop and a chicken coop, ideal for hobbyists, gardeners, or those looking for a touch of country living with easy access to urban amenities.This truly special home is gracious, comfortable, and effortlessly welcoming.

Listing Agent

Michele Perejda

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/13/2025

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,334

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 2.92 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Property is near a golf course
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 06
  • Assessor Parcel Number FPRT-000022-000006-000002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,334

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.92
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: Take Exit 20 I-295N. Left onto Desert Road. 3.1 miles on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2980.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.92
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2980.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • 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:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Double Vanities6: Yes
  • Room Features:Double Vanities17: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Informal: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Full Bath2: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling15: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Separate Shower6: Yes
  • Room Features:Separate Shower17: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Jetted Tub6: Yes
  • Room Features:Jetted Tub17: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Vaulted Ceiling2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Full Bath3: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Built-Ins3: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace12: Yes
  • Room Features:Tray Ceiling29: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Built-Ins6: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Room Amenities Tray Ceiling14: Yes
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Water Radon Mitigation System
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • 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
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 05

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 127195.2
  • Parcel #: FPRT-000022-000006-000002
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9334.0
  • Tax Lot: 06
  • Tax Year: 2026

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $8,884 $665,500 $170,200 $495,300
2023 $8,185 $595,300 $163,700 $431,600
2022 $7,905 $579,100 $147,500 $431,600
2021 $7,731 $579,100 $147,500 $431,600
2020 $7,542 $538,700 $136,600 $402,100
2019 $7,259 $507,600 $129,000 $378,600
2018 $6,858 $472,100 $121,300 $350,800
2017 $6,778 $453,400 $118,500 $334,900
2016 $6,609 $418,300 $107,300 $311,000
2015 $6,611 $393,500 $97,900 $295,600
2014 $6,217 $393,500 $97,900 $295,600
2013 $5,548 $350,000 $96,200 $253,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/13/2025 10/13/25 For Sale $799,000 +61.4% $268 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Sold $495,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2019 09/01/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $495,000 +23.8% $172 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Sold $400,000 -2.4% $139 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2012 08/21/12 For Sale $410,000 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,292 FHA
Previous Owner $320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1640702

Maine Listings

APN: FPRT-000022-000006-000002