$399,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2023

98 E Main St Searsport, ME 04974

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2023

Experience Water views, the ocean air of Penobscot Bay as you visit this 1850 renovated classic vintage cape, a 2 car garage with a very nice 1 bedroom, full bath w/tub, apartment also with a water view! Located a very short walking distance to downtown Searsport. Enjoy the ocean views and ocean air of Penobscot Bay just across the street. Public access and landing to the shore is a short distance from this home as well as main street shopping, restaurants, and amenities of downtown. Enjoy the city full of historic gems of sea captions homesteads.
The main house has two full and a half bath, spacious living room that has a beautiful crafted mantle fireplace to cozy up! The maple kitchen is an upgrade and has plenty of storage and counter space. The rest of the main house has storage as well. The one bedroom apartment above the garage will be great for extra guests or perhaps a relative or even extra income! What a view!
Opportunity awaits for that Mid Coast Dream in Maine!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maurice Darres

Maine Country and Coast Real Estate Listed on: 10/22/2022

Co-Listed By

Esther Darres

Maine Country and Coast Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Chayann Colby

Maine Country and Coast Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,785

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Electric Range
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Shower Only

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number SEAP-000011-000000-000024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,785

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Searsport Harbor, Penobscot Bay
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2600
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-338-3344
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From downtown Searsport go North on Route One. a short distance, 98 E. Main is on the left as you are leaving downtown. Sign is on property.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.33
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1800.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Foundation Materials:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Amenities:In-Law Apartment: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Heated: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Built-Ins3: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, One-Floor Living, Pantry, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Intown, Near Shopping
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Harbor, Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Parcel #: SEAP-000011-000000-000024
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4785.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4695
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Map Number: 11
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2023
Closed on
Aug 22, 2023
Sold by
Jewett Timothy S and Jewett Gayle S
Bought by
Morris Laila E
Seller's Agent
Chayann Colby
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hanna Steinberg
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-12.48%
Current Estimated Value
$467,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2022
Closed on
Feb 28, 2023
Sold by
Darres Esther A and Darres Maurice W
Bought by
Jewett Gayle S and Jewett Timothy S
Seller's Agent
Maurice Darres
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chayann Colby
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,900
-20.18%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.28%
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $420,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $399,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $319,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $247,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Sold $420,000 -12.5% $175 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 For Sale $479,900 +20.3% $200 / Sq Ft
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Sold $399,000 -11.1% $222 / Sq Ft
11/08/2022 11/08/22 Price Changed $449,000 -10.2% $249 / Sq Ft
10/22/2022 10/22/22 For Sale $499,900 +640.6% $278 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $67,500 -3.6% $38 / Sq Ft
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2020 12/01/20 For Sale $70,000 -- $39 / 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 $5,798 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2023 $5,115 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2022 $4,887 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2021 $4,785 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2020 $4,735 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2019 $4,684 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2018 $4,684 $253,200 $60,100 $193,100
2017 $3,949 $163,200 $36,000 $127,200
2016 $3,900 $163,200 $36,000 $127,200
2015 $3,868 $163,200 $36,000 $127,200
2014 $3,705 $163,200 $36,000 $127,200
2013 $3,509 $163,200 $36,000 $127,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1546544

Maine Listings

APN: SEAP-000011-000000-000024