Broad open fields leading down to Broad Cove provide extraordinary pastoral views from the renovated 4BR farmhouse w/ a wonderful glass breakfast nook & 3 season sunporch. This saltwater farm property with historic old barn could be on a picture postcard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by George Wheelwright• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with A Flint Decker• The New England Real Estate Company, LLC
Saltwater farm on 12.5 acres with frontage on Broad Cove. Sweeping open fields running to the shore with southerly exposure. Farmhouse in need of renovation, and an historic 1785 barn gracing the knoll overlooking the fields, apple trees, and shorefront.
MREIS #862217
Aug 21, 2007
Listed
$999,000
$476/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,424 (+9.8%)
$245,030 + $299,400
$544,430
2024
$5,853 (+4.1%)
$245,030 + $299,400
$544,430
2023
$5,624 (+3.2%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2022
$5,449 (−0.6%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2021
$5,484 (−0.6%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2020
$5,519 (+8.2%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2019
$5,100
$192,230 + $157,090
$349,320
Tax history for 71 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,424 (+9.8%)
$245,030 + $299,400
$544,430
2024
$5,853 (+4.1%)
$245,030 + $299,400
$544,430
2023
$5,624 (+3.2%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2022
$5,449 (−0.6%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2021
$5,484 (−0.6%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2020
$5,519 (+8.2%)
$192,230 + $159,290
$351,520
2019
$5,100
$192,230 + $157,090
$349,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,100
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1800
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,100
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $174,240
Lot Size (Acres): 4
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Rural
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Broad Cove
Water Body Type: Cove
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 71 River Road, Cushing, ME 04563
Directions: From Thomaston, take the River Road at the old Prison Store. Go over the iron bridge for 5.3 miles. Look for red barn on left which is part of the property, with Killeran Road coming in on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.44 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 425920
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cushing Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Oceanside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cushing, ME • 04563
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.8 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$712,000 – $862,000
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