This home's estimate is 28.3% lower than the average sale price ($432K) of 6 comparable homes.
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493 Gardiner Rd, Dresden, ME 04342
About this home
Check out this classic beauty! Lovingly situated on 2 acres just outside of historic Dresden Village this elegant high posted cape with ell and attached carriage barn is a great value! With perennial beds, asparagus and vegetable gardens for green thumb enthusiasts, this home has a few areas in need of updating, and is a great opportunity for a do it yourself-er. Built in 1833, charming architectural features abound including tall ceilings on the main level, elaborate detail of the portico, 3 spacious bedrooms with generous closets, and two full baths- amenities are not often found in vintage homes such as this. With its convenient location and close proximity to the Eastern River for your outdoor pleasure, you can easily commute to Wiscasset and surrounding communities.
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Sale history for 493 Gardiner Rd
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$54/sq ft
Tax history for 493 Gardiner Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Attached Garage: Yes
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Features: Eat-In Kitchen
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Dining Room
- Features: Formal
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Features: Built-Ins, Wood-Burning Fireplace
- Room 7 Information
- Type: Library
- Level: Second
- Features: Built-Ins, Skylight
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Crawl Space, Full, Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 8
- Refrigerator, Electric Range
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Has Fireplace
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,831
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1833
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,831
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $95,396.40
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.19
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Town
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zoning: village
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,576
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
- HOA Information
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 493 Gardiner Road, Dresden, ME 04342
- Directions: Route 197 from Richmond to Dresden Village, Right on route 27, property is on the left.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,032
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.2 acres
- Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Lincoln County
- APN: 545089
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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- Beds | 1 Baths | 1361 Sq. Ft. | $171,317 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2584 Sq. Ft. | $400,327 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | 2 Baths | 1944 Sq. Ft. | $309,078 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2378 Sq. Ft. | $471,405 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 2440 Sq. Ft. | $293,277 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1428 Sq. Ft. | $236,137 |
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