Listed by Patrick Carey • Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach. Bought with Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach.
Off Market Jun 2022 for $2.5M
$2,861,499
2
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,148
sq ft
68 Mile Stretch Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
About this home
Libbyshears Cottage a rare opportunity to purchase this turn key, decorator-perfect 2008 custom-built shingle-styled Dutch gambrel home sited on a professionally planned and landscaped direct ocean frontage lot. Unobstructed views of the ocean, shoreline and of Biddeford Pool are found throughout every room in the home. Handcrafted period moldings and detail rarely found in today's custom home builds. Cozy pool-side living room with brick, wood-burning fireplace with a remote controlled gas fireplace insert. Epicurean-inspired custom island kitchen features Subzero refrigeration, honed granite counters, tiled backsplash and it is all open to the formal dining area and oceanfront family room. Second floor features a pool-side guest suite with private tiled full bathroom, a laundry room and an oceanfront primary suite with outstanding ocean and shoreline views, an en-suite tiled 3/4 bathroom and a private 24'x9' oceanfront deck. Outstanding finish features warm fir flooring throughout, coffered ceilings and tasteful custom draperies throughout. Motorized storm shutters and a set of private, removable stairs to the sandy beach exclusive to the home from the concrete sea wall. This home is in turn key condition and available immediately for a 2022 summer of memories. One of the nicest sandy beaches in Maine and one of the areas' best kept secrets.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Patrick Carey• Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
Bought with Patrick Carey• Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
Libbyshears Cottage a rare opportunity to purchase this turn key, decorator-perfect 2008 custom-built shingle-styled Dutch gambrel home sited on a professionally planned and landscaped direct ocean frontage lot. Unobstructed views of the ocean, shoreline and of Biddeford Pool are found throughout every room in the home. Handcrafted period moldings and detail rarely found in today's custom home builds. Cozy pool-side living room with brick, wood-burning fireplace with a remote controlled gas fireplace insert. Epicurean-inspired custom island kitchen features Subzero refrigeration, honed granite counters, tiled backsplash and it is all open to the formal dining area and oceanfront family room. Second floor features a pool-side guest suite with private tiled full bathroom, a laundry room and an oceanfront primary suite with outstanding ocean and shoreline views, an en-suite tiled 3/4 bathroom and a private 24'x9' oceanfront deck. Outstanding finish features warm fir flooring throughout, coffered ceilings and tasteful custom draperies throughout. Motorized storm shutters and a set of private, removable stairs to the sandy beach exclusive to the home from the concrete sea wall. This home is in turn key condition and available immediately for a 2022 summer of memories. One of the nicest sandy beaches in Maine and one of the areas' best kept secrets.
PrimeMLS #4906497
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$2,500,000
$1,164/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2022
Listed
$2,559,000
$1,191/sq ft
MREIS #1443533
Apr 10, 2020
Sold
$1,500,000
$698/sq ft
+4
Absolutely lovely 2-3 bedroom 2.5 bath Biddeford Pool beach cottage in perfect condition. Built in 2008 and immaculately maintained, this timeless home delights from the moment you walk in the door.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,528 (+5.6%)
$1,517,100 + $526,300
$2,043,400
2024
$28,914 (+8.6%)
$1,517,100 + $516,200
$2,033,300
2023
$26,631 (+7.5%)
$1,513,600 + $516,200
$2,029,800
2022
$24,764 (+7.1%)
$931,200 + $577,900
$1,509,100
2021
$23,127 (−5.3%)
$784,200 + $484,400
$1,268,600
2020
$24,427 (+0.3%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2019
$24,342 (+1.4%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2018
$24,001 (−0.5%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2017
$24,120 (+1.1%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2016
$23,868 (+2.0%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2015
$23,399 (+7.7%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2013
$21,720
$780,300 + $458,700
$1,239,000
Tax history for 68 Mile Stretch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,528 (+5.6%)
$1,517,100 + $526,300
$2,043,400
2024
$28,914 (+8.6%)
$1,517,100 + $516,200
$2,033,300
2023
$26,631 (+7.5%)
$1,513,600 + $516,200
$2,029,800
2022
$24,764 (+7.1%)
$931,200 + $577,900
$1,509,100
2021
$23,127 (−5.3%)
$784,200 + $484,400
$1,268,600
2020
$24,427 (+0.3%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2019
$24,342 (+1.4%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2018
$24,001 (−0.5%)
$778,000 + $440,300
$1,218,300
2017
$24,120 (+1.1%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2016
$23,868 (+2.0%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2015
$23,399 (+7.7%)
$778,000 + $423,800
$1,201,800
2013
$21,720
$780,300 + $458,700
$1,239,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,148
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
163529
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
CR
LR
Coastal Residential Zone
This zone was created to identify coastal areas with significant environmental or visual significance. The area is limited to single-family residential uses and some home offices under special circumstances. The zone is characterized by varying lot sizes dependent upon soil types.
Zone overlays
Limited Residential District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, On Demand, Tankless