Extensively renovated, quaint, cozy craftsman's style 3-BR, 2-Bath bungalow, with 2 first-floor BR's & full bath, along with a formal dining room, kitchen & living room; plus a 3rd upstairs MBR with adjoining second full bath. Located along a quiet, dead-end street, yet still conveniently close to major shopping & business districts, dining & recreational attractions! All major home systems are virtually new or have been meticulously renovated, including new roof (in 3/25) & complete 4-zone HWBB heating system (in 9/25). New kitchen base & wall oak cabinets (in 8/25). Most flooring throughout home is either new solid oak or professionally refinished traditional solid maple, while kitchen and upstairs BR & bathroom have new, care-free, waterproof luxury vinyl plank floors! New decorative white faux-plaster and 'gilded gold-toned' faux-tin drop-ceiling panels adorn ceilings in both first-floor BRs, kitchen, & living room, hi-lighted by multi-tone recessed lighting & traditional fanlight! Major plumbing improvements include new faucets in kitchen & downstairs bath vanity & new dual-flush toilets in both bathrooms. The easily manageable, attractively landscaped lot includes a fenced-in back yard to securely contain kids and/or critters (pets). It also boasts a HUGE bi-level flagstone patio behind house for convenient outdoor entertaining & relaxing! There's a spacious metal shed for storage, too! The bone-dry one-car basement garage offers lots of additional room for assorted utility needs (including a couple storage rooms & existing clothes washer and dryer that convey with property). The basement can also be kept toasty warm during cold months by a thermostat-controlled Modine blown warm-air heater unit. Even has a new, quiet Genie garage door opener (6/25). Insulated double-pane windows throughout house. NEW PRICE IS 13,400 DOLLARS BELOW RECENTLY ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE! Showings can be scheduled starting no earlier than 11:00 a. m.
Est. $1,495 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 53 River St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1661363
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$257,900
$226/sq ft
Jul 29, 2026
Price Changed
$254,900
$224/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$257,800
$226/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listed
$257,500
$226/sq ft
MREIS #1618802
Apr 30, 2025
Sold
$97,000
$85/sq ft
Apr 11, 2025
Listed
$100,000
$88/sq ft
+4
OFFER DEADLINE. Best and final offers to be sent by 4/14/25 at 5pm. Are you looking for a project? This once charming 3 bedroom and 2 bath Bungalow recently had extensive water damage due to frozen pipes. Most of the interior was gutted. Kitchen and 2nd floor bathroom removed. Furnace is inoperable. All steam radiators are cracked per Augusta Fuel Company. New roof in 3/2025. Cash sale only. Sold as is.
MREIS #1222959
Jan 22, 2016
Sold
$116,000
$102/sq ft
Jul 20, 2015
Price Changed
$119,900
$105/sq ft
Jun 16, 2015
Listed
$125,900
$110/sq ft
+30
Craftsman style home with beautiful wood floors, formal living & dining room. Master Bedroom w/ bath in suite. Spacious and tastefully updated amenities.
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Fiberglass, Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,140
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1933
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,140
Green Energy Efficient: Ceiling Fans, LED Light Fixtures, Thermostat
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Commode
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $6,098.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Sidewalks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,973.96
Tax Year: 25
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Blowers, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Tank
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 53 River Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Directions: From Rt. 104/Northern Ave. in Sand Hill area of Augusta, turn eastward onto Monroe St. for one block. Turn left onto Oxford St. for one block, then left onto River St. (dead end street). House is second property on right side. Look for sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Kennebec County
APN: 699870
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Cony Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Cony High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Augusta, ME • 04330
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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