Tara Oliver
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 687-1858
42 Total Sales
3 in Damariscotta
$54K - $450K Price Range
85 Bristol Rd Damariscotta, ME 04543
Damariscotta AreaEstimated Value: $742,254
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,956
Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 87 Feet of Waterfront
- Access to Tidal Water
- Greek Revival Architecture
- Great Salt Bay Community School Rated A
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of October 2020Enjoy working from home? A few steps beyond the backdoor, you will find a wonderful studio building that is ideal for a separate business. This historic Greek Revival home has been thoughtfully updated over the years with new chef's kitchen complete with generous pantry. The formal living room captures the morning sun, boasts built-in bookcase and wonderful wood-burning fireplace for a cozy ambiance in winter. Entertaining and family dinners are most enjoyable in the formal dining room with sunset views over Day's Cove. Original woodwork & trim remain throughout the home. Storage galore with a full walk-up attic! The separate studio building is currently used as a photographer's studio. Measuring 20' x 20' with ample parking lot, loft and spiral staircase. An ideal option for a home business or as a commercial rental space. Private water frontage on the Damariscotta River with high-tide access a few steps across the grassy backyard. Explore the many coves and preserves along the Damariscotta River in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. Enjoy in-town living with the recent completion of the wide sidewalk on Bristol Road connecting the LincolnHealth campus to Main Street. A short walk to the library, theater, restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. When venturing a bit further on a bike or in a car, Pemaquid Beach and Wawanock golf course are just 15 minutes down the peninsula. Less than an hour to the JetPort in Portland, 30 minutes to hiking in the Camden Hills and the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. A must see property!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,703
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
- 87 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- River Front
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Open Lot
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Property is zoned C-1
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Greek Revival Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 2,956 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 6 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Storage
- Storm Doors
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub
- Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Natural lighting in basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Smart Grid Meter
Outdoor Features
- Access to Tidal Water
- Property is near a beach
- Property Near A Cove
- Outbuilding
Location
- Property is near golf course and shops
- City Lot
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Community Storage Space
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 003
- Assessor Parcel Number DAMA-000009-000000-000003
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2024
Sold by
Caldararo Rocco and Smith John
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Orenstein Ronn and Orenstein Dana
Bought by
Smith John W and Caldararo Rocco
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Stone
Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Stone
Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$509,140
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,860
-3.02%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$407,312
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 10, 2016
Sold by
Orenstein Dana J
Bought by
Twardowski Theodore
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Damariscotta, ME
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Tara Oliver
-
Marsha DeCosta
Marsha DeCosta
Tim Dunham Realty
(207) 687-1328
138 Total Sales
6 in Damariscotta
$268K - $763K Price Range
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Nancy Carleton
Nancy Carleton
Vitalius Real Estate Group
(207) 386-3805
156 Total Sales
2 in Damariscotta
$461K - $750K Price Range
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Julie Cromwell
Julie Cromwell
Cromwell Coastal Properties
(207) 386-8514
117 Total Sales
1 in Damariscotta
$26,000 Price
-
Karen Rizkalla
Karen Rizkalla
Saint George Realty
(207) 230-6177
65 Total Sales
1 in Damariscotta
$865,000 Price
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Penney Read
Penney Read
Responds QuicklyMidcoast Realty Group
(207) 466-6273
96 Total Sales
1 in Damariscotta
$417,500 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $795,000 | None Available | ||
| Smith John W | -- | None Available | |
| Twardowski Theodore | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $407,312 | ||
| Closed | Orenstein Dana | $338,400 | |
| Closed | Orenstein Ronn | $163,000 | |
| Closed | Orenstein Dana | $90,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2020 10/26/20 | Sold | $509,140 | -3.0% | $172 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2020 08/28/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2020 07/22/20 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $178 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,797 | $418,300 | $131,100 | $287,200 |
| 2024 | $7,739 | $418,300 | $131,100 | $287,200 |
| 2023 | $6,546 | $418,300 | $131,100 | $287,200 |
| 2022 | $5,836 | $350,500 | $110,000 | $240,500 |
| 2021 | $5,520 | $347,200 | $110,000 | $237,200 |
| 2020 | $5,555 | $347,200 | $110,000 | $237,200 |
| 2019 | $5,703 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2018 | $5,773 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2017 | $5,961 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2016 | $6,099 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2015 | $6,043 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2014 | $5,596 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
| 2013 | $5,348 | $354,200 | $117,000 | $237,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Bonnie Stone
BS
Seller's Agent in 2020
Bonnie Stone
Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.
(207) 563-1772
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1461490
APN: DAMA-000009-000000-000003
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