NOT LISTED FOR SALE

891 River Rd Dresden, ME 04342

Estimated Value: $391,000 - $694,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,504 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 20, 2019

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

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,394 / mo

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
  • Storage
  • 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

3.15 Acres

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2019
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
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
$535,589

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,589
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
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
2.73%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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 $6,053 $405,400 $112,400 $293,000
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

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