$885,000
SOLD NOV 17, 2025

81 Desert Rd Freeport, ME 04032

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,980 Sq Ft
2.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • 2.92 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mast Landing School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Perejda

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

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Maya Odlin

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

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
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Farmhouse Sink

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

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: Closed
  • 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
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 268.12
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Other Equipment: Water Radon Mitigation System
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • 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

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Perejda Michele L
Bought by
Lindrlom Laura and Lindrlom Peter
Seller's Agent
Michele Perejda
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maya Odlin
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
10.76%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-84.40%
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$492,490

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Nov 2, 2019
Sold by
Taylor Charles D and Gardner Florence C
Bought by
Perejda Michele L
Seller's Agent
Mike LePage Beth Franklin
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michele Perejda
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.10%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2008
Sold by
Crowley Mark S and Crowley Lori L
Bought by
Cabot 4Th George D and Hughes Kelley J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $885,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,292 FHA
Previous Owner $320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Sold $885,000 +10.8% $297 / Sq Ft
10/19/2025 10/19/25 Pending -- -- --
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

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 $8,884 $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

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1640702

Maine Listings

APN: FPRT-000022-000006-000002