NOT LISTED FOR SALE

888 Middle St Bath, ME 04530

Estimated Value: $1,204,108

7 Beds
7.5 Baths
4,598 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2024

Last sale price $1,125,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,618/month

322 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • Deck
  • Public Beach
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 4-minute walk to Library Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Stunning 1843 Greek Revival with carriage house, within walking distance to the library park, waterfront, shops and restaurants. A stately home on a large elevated lot with beautiful courtyard gardens and a long sweeping driveway to the carriage house. Meticulously renovated with custom Kennebec Kitchen, 7 Bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 3 fireplaces and large outdoor porch for al-fresco dining and relaxation. Modern boiler, backup generator, full fire and sprinkler system, this property also benefits from public water and sewer. The home also offers a private, separate first floor apartment with modern amenities including 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry. There is an additional unutilized space with separate entrance that is plumbed and wired for easy transformation to a charming spacious loft style apartment or office making it ideal professional space, rental or in-law apartment. Sagadahoc Preservation Society Award of Excellence. Situated in the historic waterfront city of Bath with an active year-round community at your doorstep and just 30 minutes to Portland, Maine's largest city. Come experience the simplicity, grace and detail that make this truly a one-of-a-kind home. Meticulous in every way, turnkey and ready to move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John McCarthy

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/24/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Whitney Tovar

Maine Real Estate Co

Maine Real Estate Co

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1843

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 4,598 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near golf course and public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 102
  • Assessor Parcel Number BTTH-000026-000000-000102

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,932

Year Built

Built in 1843

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4598.0
  • Architectural Style: Greek-Revival
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Programmable Thermostat, High Efficiency Water Heater
  • Year Built: 1843
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 271.64
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.44
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 8.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4598.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: 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:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Amenities:In-Law Apartment: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Misc Amenities Sprinkler: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Full Bath3: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Full Bath4: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:Full Bath5: Yes
  • Style:Greek-Revival: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 6:Full Bath8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 7:Full Bath9: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Stunning 1843 Greek Revival with carriage house, within walking distance to the library park, waterfront, shops and restaurants. A stately home on a large elevated lot with beautiful courtyard gardens and a long sweeping driveway to the carriage house. Meticulously renovated with custom Kennebec Kitchen, 7 Bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 3 fireplaces and large outdoor porch for al-fresco dining and relaxation. Modern boiler, backup generator, full fire and sprinkler system, this property also benefits from public water and sewer. The home also offers a private, separate first floor apartment with modern amenities including 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry. There is an additional unutilized space with separate entrance that is plumbed and wired for easy transformation to a charming spacious loft style apartment or office making it ideal professional space, rental or in-law apartment. Sagadahoc Preservation Society Award of Excellence. Situated in the historic waterfront city of Bath with an active year-round community at your doorstep and just 30 minutes to Portland, Maine's largest city. Come experience the simplicity, grace and detail that make this truly a one-of-a-kind home. Meticulous in every way, turnkey and ready to move in.
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Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, One-Floor Living, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 6:Bedroom 6 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 7:Bedroom 7 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 8:Bedroom 8 Level: Third

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalks, Landscaped, Historic District, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Security: Sprinkler, Fire System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, A/C Units, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.4
  • Parcel #: BTTH-000026-000000-000102
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10932.0
  • Tax Lot: 102
  • Tax Year: 2022

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2023
Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
Spliedt Charles J and Spliedt Anthony Jude
Bought by
Eckhardt Henry W and Eckhardt K J
Seller's Agent
John McCarthy
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Tovar
Maine Real Estate Co
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$370,000
-24.75%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,204,108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,108
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2016
Closed on
Nov 21, 2016
Sold by
Sprigg Robert G and Sprigg Constance C
Bought by
Spleidt Charles J and Smith Jude A
Seller's Agent
Vicki Sprague
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
John McCarthy
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$554,900
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-6.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Eckhardt Henry W $1,125,000 None Available
Eckhardt Henry W $1,125,000 None Available
Eckhardt Henry W $1,125,000 None Available
Spleidt Charles J -- --
Spleidt Charles J -- --
Spleidt Charles J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spleidt Charles J $410,000
Previous Owner Spleidt Charles J $102,000
Previous Owner Spleidt Charles J $439,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $1,125,000 -9.9% $245 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Price Changed $1,249,000 -16.5% $272 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 For Sale $1,495,000 +187.5% $325 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $520,000 -6.3% $113 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2016 09/28/16 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2016 06/13/16 For Sale $554,900 -- $121 / 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
2025 $15,860 $985,100 $118,600 $866,500
2024 $12,664 $767,500 $184,000 $583,500
2023 $10,835 $641,100 $169,100 $472,000
2022 $10,932 $535,900 $130,100 $405,800
2021 $10,879 $535,900 $130,100 $405,800
2020 $10,718 $535,900 $130,100 $405,800
2019 $10,611 $535,900 $130,100 $405,800
2018 $9,250 $424,300 $56,900 $367,400
2017 $9,059 $424,300 $56,900 $367,400
2016 $8,953 $424,300 $56,900 $367,400
2015 $9,371 $452,700 $56,900 $395,800
2014 $9,145 $452,700 $56,900 $395,800
2013 $8,891 $452,700 $56,900 $395,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1556960

Maine Listings

APN: BTTH-000026-000000-000102