OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2020 for $246K

$648,961

•

2,668

sq ft

85 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553

About this home

Experience the magic of living in a quintessential Greek Rival cape. The architecture and details reflect the boom time for the midcoast of Maine. Characteristic Newcastle hallmarks brought forth by the local ship building tradesmen of the early 1800's. A time when ship building dominated Newcastle & Damariscotta with access to an abundant supply of lumber processed in nearby Damariscotta Mills. These early period homes are of the utmost construction built to endure the centuries. Introduce yourself to a grand style and period layout. Retire with ease of living with ground floor living. Attached 16 x 25 foot barn with second floor storage and workshop. Rear 8 x 17 deck. First floor bedroom with full bath. Family room, formal living room with fireplace. Or enjoy spacious living in this classic style. With school age children, part of the exquisite AOS 93 school district which adds great value to the property. This property does need an updated kitchen and minor cosmetic work, typical, but priced accordingly perfectly livable in its current state. Far less expensive than building from scratch. This property will be be fabulous with some easy enhancements. This section of River Road is seeing a strong revival.

Single-familyProperty Type

1840Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by William Crocker • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Deborah Fox • Newcastle Realty

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•Source:MREIS #1455645

Redfin Estimate

$648,961

$403K since sold in December 2020$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 25% lower than the average sale price ($865K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$833,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,612 sq ft
72 Glidden St, Newcastle, ME 04553
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$795,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
49 Mills Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,692,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,898 sq ft
19 Water St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$639,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,993 sq ft
121 Federal St, Wiscasset, ME 04578
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$635,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,810 sq ft
15 High St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$595,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,105 sq ft
8 Longfellow School Rd, Bristol, ME 04539

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$434,626

Est. take-home

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$3,856/mo

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Market trends in 04553, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$19K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

39 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,250,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,856 sq ft
608 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
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Sale history for 85 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1455645

Dec 3, 2020

Sold

$246,000

$92/sq ft

Sep 13, 2020

Price Changed

$246,000

$92/sq ft

Aug 25, 2020

Price Changed

$249,900

$94/sq ft

Jun 27, 2020

Price Changed

$257,800

$97/sq ft

Jun 10, 2020

Listed

$263,362

$99/sq ft

MREIS #1440610

May 17, 2020

Price Changed

$264,000

$99/sq ft

Jan 10, 2020

Price Changed

$273,000

$102/sq ft

Dec 10, 2019

Listed

$274,800

$103/sq ft

MREIS #1434048

Nov 29, 2019

Price Changed

$275,000

$103/sq ft

Oct 15, 2019

Price Changed

$280,000

$105/sq ft

Sep 30, 2019

Price Changed

$290,000

$109/sq ft

Sep 23, 2019

Listed

$299,900

$112/sq ft

MREIS #726911

Nov 1, 2004

Listed

$285,000

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,980 (+5.1%)

$63,400 + $354,800

$418,200

2024

$5,688 (+20.4%)

$63,400 + $354,800

$418,200

2023

$4,723 (+13.8%)

$51,300 + $243,900

$295,200

2022

$4,151 (+3.9%)

$51,300 + $209,800

$261,100

2021

$3,995 (−12.8%)

$51,300 + $209,800

$261,100

2020

$4,584

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2019

$4,584

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2018

$4,584 (−0.8%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2017

$4,623

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2016

$4,623

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2015

$4,623 (+3.7%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2014

$4,456 (+9.4%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2013

$4,072

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

Tax history for 85 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,980 (+5.1%)

$63,400 + $354,800

$418,200

2024

$5,688 (+20.4%)

$63,400 + $354,800

$418,200

2023

$4,723 (+13.8%)

$51,300 + $243,900

$295,200

2022

$4,151 (+3.9%)

$51,300 + $209,800

$261,100

2021

$3,995 (−12.8%)

$51,300 + $209,800

$261,100

2020

$4,584

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2019

$4,584

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2018

$4,584 (−0.8%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2017

$4,623

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2016

$4,623

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2015

$4,623 (+3.7%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2014

$4,456 (+9.4%)

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

2013

$4,072

$70,000 + $186,100

$256,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,668

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln County

APN

427858

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Storage Above, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup

Room 2 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup

Room 3 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace

Room 4 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath, Suite

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Features: Full Bath, Suite

Room 6 Information
Type: Media Room
Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins, Formal

Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 9 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Formal, Wood-Burning Fireplace

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Bulkhead, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: Level Entry, Accessible Approach With Ramp
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Granite
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,668
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Barn(s)

Pool/Spa Information
Has Spa

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1840
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,668

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $21,780
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,584
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil

Location

School Information
High School District: AOS 93

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 85 River Road, Newcastle, ME 04553
Directions: River Road runs between US Route 1 and Maine Street, Business US 1, Newcastle

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,668
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 427858

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Great Salt Bay Community School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

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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 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Newcastle, ME • 04553

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In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$617,000 – $747,000

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