CLASSIC POST & BEAM CAPE located on a sunny knoll in quaint New Portland village. Have winter and summer fun in Maine from this tastefully, comfort updated home. No projects--just fun skiing at Sugarloaf (23 miles), snowmobiling out the garage and diagonally across the road to ITS trail 84. Fish, swim and picnic on the Carrabassett River in the shadows of the historic Wire (suspension) Bridge ( about 1 mile). Home features open concept living which is great for entertaining, Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. King Pine wide board floors grab your attention in the 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs with bedroom furniture included, main floor furnishing negotiable, but not the dining table. The home interior will surprise you and the 'just off the beaten path' location will delight you when you want to drive 20 minutes to Farmington for shops, restaurants, hospital and a great movie theater! (using GPS? try 58 River Rd. which will bring you closer- home is 1/2 mile off Rt 27 on Rt. 146)
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Stone, Slab
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,450
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1870
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,450
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $11,325.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Corner Lot, Level, Neighborhood, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Town
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,878
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, 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, Separate Booster
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 62 River Road, New Portland, ME 04961
Directions: From Farmington, take Rt. 27 north and turn right on to Rt. 146. Go straight about 1/2 mile and house is on left on a knoll as the road takes a sharp left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,458
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Somerset County
APN: 542785
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
Carrabec Community School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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Carrabec High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$226,000 – $273,000
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