$712,500
SOLD OCT 31, 2024

853 Harpswell Islands Rd Harpswell, ME 04079

Harpswell Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,092 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$652 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • 136 Feet of Waterfront
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2024

Watch the sun rise over Card Cove & enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing from your own dock on this beautiful spot or just sit on the deck and enjoy the the long views out to Quahog Bay. This sweet home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a convenient laundry on the 2nd level, an open kitchen/living/dining area, a cozy gas fireplace to take of the chill, lovely perennial gardens & a shed for your water toys or gardening equipment. Lovingly cared for by each successive owner, this home is located within easy distance to shopping/errands and only a quick boat ride from open ocean. Whether you are looking for your next home or home-away-from-home, this property should be on your list to see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Georgia Breyer

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Email: gbreyer@remax.net Listed on: 05/28/2024

RE/MAX Riverside

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Demeo

RE/MAX Riverside

RE/MAX Riverside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,727

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • 136 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned CF1

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,092 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Smart Grid Meter
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 123
  • Assessor Parcel Number HARP-000041-000000-000123

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,727

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Card Cove
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Cook's Corner, follow Gurnet Road/Rte 24 to Gurnet Strait. Cross over into Harpswell & continue to follow Rte 24/ Harpswell Island Rd to # 853 on Left before Mountain Rd.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Smart Electric Meter, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Attribution Contact: gbreyer@remax.net
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.24
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1092.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 136.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 136.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Smart Electric Meter: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling15: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace5: Yes
  • Room Features:Gas Fireplace29: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Vaulted Ceiling2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Cove, Bay, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.4
  • Parcel #: HARP-000041-000000-000123
  • Zoning: CF1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2727.0
  • Tax Book Number: 36067
  • Tax Lot: 123
  • Tax Map Number: 41
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Farr Ft and Farr
Bought by
Tynan Ellen
Seller's Agent
Georgia Breyer
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Dave Demeo
RE/MAX Riverside
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$712,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$112,500
-13.64%
Views
234
Current Estimated Value
$736,753

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.29%
Original Mortgage
$368,500
Outstanding Balance
$366,679
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$356,071

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2019
Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Lewis Richard B and Zell Annmarie J
Bought by
Farr Ft and Farr
Seller's Agent
Madeleine Hill
Roxanne York Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Georgia Breyer
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,000
-15.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2007
Sold by
Paige Beverly
Bought by
Lewis Richard B and Zell Annmarie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Deed $712,500 None Available
Deed $712,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $368,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $368,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $228,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $169,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Sold $712,500 -3.1% $652 / Sq Ft
10/06/2024 10/06/24 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Price Changed $735,000 -7.5% $673 / Sq Ft
07/06/2024 07/06/24 Price Changed $795,000 -3.6% $728 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 For Sale $825,000 +73.7% $755 / Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 Sold $475,000 -15.0% $435 / Sq Ft
08/24/2019 08/24/19 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2019 05/22/19 For Sale $559,000 -- $512 / 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 $2,793 $439,100 $193,900 $245,200
2023 $2,727 $447,000 $193,900 $253,100
2022 $2,637 $447,000 $193,900 $253,100
2021 $2,667 $394,500 $190,300 $204,200
2020 $2,659 $394,500 $190,300 $204,200
2019 $2,635 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
2018 $2,549 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
2017 $2,541 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
2016 $2,517 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
2015 $2,454 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
2013 $2,273 $393,300 $190,300 $203,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1591154

Maine Listings

APN: HARP-000041-000000-000123