NOT LISTED FOR SALE

891 River Rd Dresden, ME 04342

Estimated Value: $414,000 - $582,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,504 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $359,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,206/month

172 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Spa
  • 225 Feet of Waterfront
  • Barn
  • Finished Room Over Garage

About This Home

As of September 2019

Exceptional farmhouse with stunning westerly views of the Kennebec & Eastern Rivers; 225' of waterfrontage; & a fabulous floorplan. Antique features in the main house dovetail nicely w/ modern renovations made to the ell between the house & barn. The 2-story ell offers a private entrance; 1st flr room; & 2nd flr great room w/ propane wood-style stove; & a full bath. Its many uses include an artist's studio; master suite; guest suite; in-law apt; rental; or simply an abundance of extra living space. Unique/antique features include a Monson slate sink in the kitchen, & clawfoot tub in the bathroom. View the spectacular & tastefully designed gardens from the front porch; back deck; or outdoor screened room. Keep your boat at your private dock & enjoy exploring Swan Island; both rivers; Merrymeeting Bay; & the Atlantic Ocean. Hike the Court House Trails; paddle the Dresden Bog; & go birding at the Green Pt. Wildlife Area. Coming home is a peaceful retreat into nature. Very special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Gallant

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 03/10/2019

Co-Listed By

Kerry Haggerty

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Kearney

Rizzo Mattson

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 3.15 Acre Lot
  • 225 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,504 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • River Nearby
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Smart Grid Meter
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number DRES-000011-000000-000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,360

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.15
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Eastern River, Kennebec River
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-879-9800
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: I-295 to Exit 43; east on Main St to left on Front St; bear right & over bridge, then right on River Rd 4.3 miles to #891. OR, Route 1 over Kennebec River to Woolwich; left on Route 127; 1.9 miles to left on Route 128/River Rd, & 7.1 miles to #891.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2504.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Smart Electric Meter
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 147.72
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.15
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2504.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: 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
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 225.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 225.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Smart Electric Meter: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Amenities:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Skylight4: Yes
  • Room Features:Above Garage28: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Above Garage6: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling13: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Skylight14: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Heat Stove13: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Exceptional farmhouse with stunning westerly views of the Kennebec & Eastern Rivers; 225' of waterfrontage; & a fabulous floorplan. Antique features in the main house dovetail nicely w/ modern renovations made to the ell between the house & barn. The 2-story ell offers a private entrance; 1st flr room; & 2nd flr great room w/ propane wood-style stove; & a full bath. Its many uses include an artist's studio; master suite; guest suite; in-law apt; rental; or simply an abundance of extra living space. Unique/antique features include a Monson slate sink in the kitchen, & clawfoot tub in the bathroom. View the spectacular & tastefully designed gardens from the front porch; back deck; or outdoor screened room. Keep your boat at your private dock & enjoy exploring Swan Island; both rivers; Merrymeeting Bay; & the Atlantic Ocean. Hike the Court House Trails; paddle the Dresden Bog; & go birding at the Green Pt. Wildlife Area. Coming home is a peaceful retreat into nature. Very special.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Barn, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • 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: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 137214.0
  • Parcel #: DRES-000011-000000-000027
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4360.0
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2019
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Wotkyns Edward S
Bought by
Currier Diane L
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Gallant
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Kearney
Rizzo Mattson
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$359,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-4.27%
Current Estimated Value
$519,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Wotkyns Edward S
Bought by
Deboer Robert and Deboer Grace

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Gay Thomas R and Sample Mark D
Bought by
Wotkyns Edward S
Seller's Agent
Diane Moyer
RE/MAX Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Drake
Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$379,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.56%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Currier Diane L -- --
Deboer Robert -- --
Wotkyns Edward S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wotkyns Edward S $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $359,000 -4.3% $143 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2019 03/10/19 For Sale $375,000 -1.1% $150 / Sq Ft
08/07/2013 08/07/13 Sold $379,000 -5.0% $151 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/20/2013 06/20/13 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2013 05/01/13 For Sale $399,000 -- $159 / 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 $5,878 $405,400 $112,400 $293,000
2023 $5,363 $343,800 $95,300 $248,500
2022 $4,746 $296,600 $82,300 $214,300
2021 $4,459 $237,200 $65,800 $171,400
2020 $4,459 $237,200 $65,800 $171,400
2018 $4,360 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
2017 $4,287 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
2016 $4,239 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
2015 $4,119 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
2014 $4,095 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
2013 $3,613 $240,870 $69,500 $171,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1406342

Maine Listings

APN: DRES-000011-000000-000027