4 Merriam St, Berwick, ME 03901

This heavy timbered building on concrete piers was converted to apts in 1988, thus no lead paint. Flooring is carpet or vinyl on gypcrete over 2” thick wood planking, 2” x 6” exterior walls with fiberglass insulation, 6” insulation under floors, 9” in ceiling and 2”x 8” separation walls between units with 6” insulation. 5/8” fireguard sheetrock between units and two one-hour fire separations in attic. Exterior features vinyl siding, double pane tilt-in windows and freshly painted trim. Totally re-roofed in 2016. Each unit has pull down steps to individual attic storage. Cathedral ceiling in living rooms, open to bar top counter to galley kitchen. Kitchens have electric range and exhaust hood, frost free refrigerator, double bowl stainless steel sinks, 14’ of oak cabinets with Formica countertops. Baths have vanity and one-piece tub and shower unit and are plumbed and wired for stackable washer and dryer (not supplied by landlord). Each bedroom features a double size lighted closet. Individual electric water heaters and propane forced hot air furnaces in each unit. Ground fault interrupters and combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to code. Entrance doors have peep hole, deadbolt and adjustable threshold plus storm door with removable glass and screen panel. Very economical to heat. Underground propane tanks feed gas meters along rear wall, Rymes bills tenants directly. Landlord Common Electric Bill $13 for two street lights. No common area to heat or maintain.