$1,100,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

85 Long Beach Ave York, ME 03909

7 Beds
2 Baths
1,519 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$724 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • Coastal Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Public Beach
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Embrace the pure relaxation of beach life in this spectacular beach cottage, mere feet from the sand and surf! Welcome to 85 Long Beach Avenue, offered for sale for the first time in decades. Escape to your dream getaway at this outstanding seasonal property on iconic Long Sands Beach in York, Maine. Wake up to the soothing sound of the waves with views of the ever-changing sea and sky right from your bedroom or out on your covered front porch! With the Atlantic ocean right across the street, you can spend long summer days swimming, sunbathing, and collecting seashells. A half mile away, summer concerts, fireworks, craft fairs, shops, restaurants, and zoo & amusement park await you at wonderful Short Sands beach. With 7 bedrooms and 2 baths, there's plenty of room for everyone at 85 Long Beach Avenue! The cozy - yet sizable - interior radiates that authentic beach cottage charm that's impossible to reproduce. Whether it's a family reunion or a friends' getaway, you'll revel in the comfort and privacy each room provides. The open-concept living areas invite you to relax and unwind, and the full kitchen is perfect for preparing memorable meals together. The kitchen opens onto a large private back deck for intimate al fresco dining and entertaining. A generous parking area makes hosting gatherings effortless, so you can simply focus on creating memories for a lifetime. Need even more space? The walkout basement with full laundry has ample room for storage, creating a game room or whatever else you can dream up! New windows throughout, new water heater and worry-free town water/sewer. Soak up the best of coastal living in York and southern Maine, where the opportunities for fun never end. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise - schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Troy Williams

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Listed on: 03/10/2025

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Troy Williams

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Listed on: 03/10/2025

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned RES-7

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,519 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Seasonal Water
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 116
  • Assessor Parcel Number YORK-000031-000000-000116

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,592

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From I-95, take Exit 7 to York, turn right onto Route 1, left onto York St, at the statue slight left onto Long Sands Rd, right to continue on Long Sands Rd, left on Long Beach Ave, #85 is just after Beach View Cottages
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1519.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.39
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1519.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Water:Seasonal4: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Door Features Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 6:Bedroom 6 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 7:Bedroom 7 Level: Third

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Sidewalks, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Seasonal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.4
  • Parcel #: YORK-000031-000000-000116
  • Zoning: RES-7

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10592.0
  • Tax Book Number: 15275
  • Tax Lot: 116
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Sadowski Diane and Davis John
Bought by
Matatall Timothy
Seller's Agent
Troy Williams
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Buyer's Agent
Troy Williams
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-10.2%
Views
176

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
282.94%
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Outstanding Balance
$825,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$399,738

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2007
Sold by
Sadowski Diane and Davis Patricia M
Bought by
Sadowski Diane and Davis John
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $825,000 New Conventional
Closed $825,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $1,100,000 -10.2% $724 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $806 / 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 $10,590 $1,260,700 $1,092,400 $168,300
2023 $7,884 $933,000 $764,700 $168,300
2022 $7,862 $919,500 $764,700 $154,800
2021 $8,574 $861,700 $731,900 $129,800
2020 $4,422 $786,400 $710,000 $76,400
2019 $4,405 $705,700 $632,400 $73,300
2018 $7,869 $705,700 $632,400 $73,300
2017 $8,248 $753,200 $632,400 $120,800
2016 $8,477 $760,300 $632,400 $127,900
2015 $6,254 $568,500 $459,900 $108,600
2014 $6,083 $568,500 $459,900 $108,600
2013 $5,929 $568,500 $459,900 $108,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1615794

Maine Listings

APN: YORK-000031-000000-000116