Listed by Melissa Coutu • StartPoint Realty. Bought with Carey Giampa, LLC/Rye.
Off Market Jan 2022 for $1.2M
$1,726,653
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,866
sq ft
717 River Rd, Eliot, ME 03903
About this home
Imagine the possibilities with this 17+ acre property boasting 1,175' of water front on Sturgeon Creek and 311' of road frontage! This property is truly one of a kind. Set back from the road is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1900's farmhouse waiting to be restored to its original beauty! The fields are well maintained with beautiful fruit trees, wildlife roaming and there's even 2 small ponds! With approval this could be the next waterfront subdivision! Want your own private oasis? Build your dream home with panoramic views of Sturgeon Creek and the Piscataqua River! This property would make a great family compound as well! Back in the day it was a brickyard and also a livestock farm! Eliot, ME is such a great town and is only 10 minutes to Portsmouth, NH, 15 minutes to Dover, NH, 1 hour to Boston and 45 minutes to Portland!
Imagine the possibilities with this 17+ acre property boasting 1,175' of water front on Sturgeon Creek and 311' of road frontage! This property is truly one of a kind. Set back from the road is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1900's farmhouse waiting to be restored to its original beauty! The fields are well maintained with beautiful fruit trees, wildlife roaming and there's even 2 small ponds! With approval this could be the next waterfront subdivision! Want your own private oasis? Build your dream home with panoramic views of Sturgeon Creek and the Piscataqua River! This property would make a great family compound as well! Back in the day it was a brickyard and also a livestock farm! Eliot, ME is such a great town and is only 10 minutes to Portsmouth, NH, 15 minutes to Dover, NH, 1 hour to Boston and 45 minutes to Portland!
PrimeMLS #4885129
Jan 14, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$643/sq ft
Dec 14, 2021
Pending
—
Nov 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 2, 2021
Price Changed
$1,300,000
$697/sq ft
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$1,500,000
$804/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,150 (−1.4%)
$515,400 + $475,700
$991,100
2024
$11,303 (−17.0%)
$478,100 + $475,700
$953,800
2023
$13,626 (+1.6%)
$1,037,900 + $74,400
$1,112,300
2022
$13,418 (+60.8%)
$1,037,900 + $71,000
$1,108,900
2021
$8,344 (+0.7%)
$493,700 + $124,400
$618,100
2020
$8,286
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2019
$8,286
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2018
$8,286 (+17.6%)
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2017
$7,043 (+1.8%)
$381,000 + $111,500
$492,500
2016
$6,918 (+1.1%)
$380,900 + $111,500
$492,400
2015
$6,843
$380,700 + $108,100
$488,800
Tax history for 717 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,150 (−1.4%)
$515,400 + $475,700
$991,100
2024
$11,303 (−17.0%)
$478,100 + $475,700
$953,800
2023
$13,626 (+1.6%)
$1,037,900 + $74,400
$1,112,300
2022
$13,418 (+60.8%)
$1,037,900 + $71,000
$1,108,900
2021
$8,344 (+0.7%)
$493,700 + $124,400
$618,100
2020
$8,286
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2019
$8,286
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2018
$8,286 (+17.6%)
$452,200 + $111,500
$563,700
2017
$7,043 (+1.8%)
$381,000 + $111,500
$492,500
2016
$6,918 (+1.1%)
$380,900 + $111,500
$492,400
2015
$6,843
$380,700 + $108,100
$488,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,477
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
37621
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walk-up
Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Water Heater: Off Boiler
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1866
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2460
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Asbestos
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 61
Field/Pasture, River, River Frontage, Water View, Waterfront
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Sturgeon Creek
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1900
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Sturgeon Creek
Water Body Access: Yes
Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 563700
Assessment Year: 2020
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Gross Amount Tax: 7922.57
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 20
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
On-Site Septic Exists, Private
Electric Information
Combo
Water Information
Dug Well
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Frontage Length: 1175
Other Utilities Information
Cable - At Site, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Location
School Information
School District: MSAD #35
Elementary School: Eliot Elementary School
Elementary School: Eliot Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Marshwood Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 311
Public
Other Location Information
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,477
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 37621
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Creek
Flood Zone: Unknown
Around this home
Schools
Eliot Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Eliot, ME • 03903
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.64M – $1.99M
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