Move quickly to tour this historic Cape and enjoy sunrises over the Damariscotta River and proximity to all of the Damariscotta region's amenities. Just minutes from town but a world away, this rare Cape originally built circa 1848 invites you to experience the timeless tranquility of the Maine lifestyle. Estate quality landscape and stonewalls surround the home with too many heirloom planting to list -- watch the birches bend and the lilacs blossom while you plan your adventures! A three season sunroom offers dining and relaxation while a stone patio with custom outdoor fireplace draws friends and family for evening revilary. Hike into Baker Forest's 300 conserved acres right out your backdoor. .. this property abuts the forest and is nearby many conserved areas, boat launches, and more. Many updates to electrical, plumbing, and structural components make this home a breeze to own. Opportunity for more finished space on the second floor where plumbing work has been completed to develop another bathroom, too. A detached garage and standby generator offer year-round convenience. Property was once a part of the Frances Perkins family estate - the new Frances Perkins National Monument is just a few houses down the road. Close to Miles Hospital, Boothbay, Camden, and more. Showing start today, and offers will be considered as received.
Single-familyProperty Type
1848Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stanwood {Curt} Fish• Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by Sarah Bourgoin• Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
Contact: 207-443-4444
Bought with Clayton Pottle• Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
Classic Cape Cod, circa 1848, prominently situated on a knoll with year-round sunrise views over the Damariscotta River. Property abuts Baker Forest Preserve with access to hiking trails. Master gardener-designed yard is a profusion of shrubs & plants surrounded by stonewalls & specimen trees. Enjoy the tranquility of the gardens from both the open porch and 3-season sun room. Drive only 2 miles to all conveniences of the Twin Villages, Lincoln Academy and Miles Hospital. Update with your own finishing style!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,841 (+6.5%)
$68,000 + $270,500
$338,500
2024
$4,546 (+38.9%)
$68,000 + $266,300
$334,300
2023
$3,274 (+0.6%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2022
$3,253 (+3.9%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2021
$3,130 (+18.4%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2020
$2,644
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2019
$2,644
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2018
$2,644 (+12.1%)
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2017
$2,359
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2016
$2,359
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2015
$2,359 (+3.7%)
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2014
$2,274 (+9.4%)
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2013
$2,078
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
Tax history for 419 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,841 (+6.5%)
$68,000 + $270,500
$338,500
2024
$4,546 (+38.9%)
$68,000 + $266,300
$334,300
2023
$3,274 (+0.6%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2022
$3,253 (+3.9%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2021
$3,130 (+18.4%)
$52,000 + $152,600
$204,600
2020
$2,644
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2019
$2,644
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2018
$2,644 (+12.1%)
$52,000 + $95,700
$147,700
2017
$2,359
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2016
$2,359
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2015
$2,359 (+3.7%)
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2014
$2,274 (+9.4%)
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
2013
$2,078
$52,000 + $78,700
$130,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.