OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2022 for $2.8M

$2,853,370

•

3,600

sq ft

1 Shipley Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568

About this home

Commanding a premier location in the most desirable Christmas Cove neighborhood on Rutherford Island. This beautifully renovated historic residence is an elegant, light filled home with spectacular views of the Damariscotta River, Inner Heron Island, the Ram Island Lighthouse and beyond to the Atlantic Ocean. Perched on a prominent hillside with 2.13+ private acres, this home was creatively reimagined by the current owners and is now an exceptional year-round, five-bedroom residence with comfortable and elegant living spaces that highlight original period details. The house's unique tower offers spectacular panoramic views of the water and surrounding landscape. The expertly designed grounds are well attended offering a beautiful front lawn, flowering perennial gardens, stone walls, an exquisite bluestone terrace with an outdoor fireplace overlooking dramatic views of the water. Centrally located to all the activities in Christmas Cove, the property is across the road from Sand Cove Beach and an easy walk to all the amenities of the Christmas Cove Improvement Association. Absolutely no drive-bys or walk-bys. Property is under video surveillance.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

2.13 acresLot Size

$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joseph Sortwell • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Deborah Schling • Newcastle Realty

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•Source:MREIS #1522338

Redfin Estimate

$2,853,370

$28K since sold in July 2022$184K since August

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This home's estimate is 197.3% higher than the average sale price ($960K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$775,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,800 sq ft
15 French Ln, South Bristol, ME 04568
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$890,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,406 sq ft
165 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$996,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,156 sq ft
127 Firth Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$715,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,760 sq ft
10 School St, East Boothbay, ME 04544
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$887,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,200 sq ft
7 Hodgdon Ln, Boothbay, ME 04537
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,495,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,038 sq ft
135 Shore Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544

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$603,502

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Market trends in 04568, ME

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

95.6%

4.4% MoM

Median sale price

$987K

$213K MoM

Avg. days on market

235d

232 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 1 Shipley Rd

Tax history for 1 Shipley Rd

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

Public record

Beds

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

2.5 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Lincoln County

APN

488143

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Den
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Office
Level: Third

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third

Room 6 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 7 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: Second

Room 8 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace

Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 10 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins, Wood-Burning Fireplace

Room 11 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Closet, Double Vanity, Full Bath

Room 12 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island

Room 13 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Third

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Crawl Space

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 13
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,600
Building Area Source: Seller

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

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1920
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,600

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $92,782.80
Lot Size (Acres): 2.13
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Rural, Irrigation System
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Shoreland

Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River
Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean, River
Water View: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,715
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1 Shipley Road, South Bristol, ME 04568

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 488143

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

South Bristol Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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Lifestyle

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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 82° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$2.71M – $3.28M

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Home values near 1 Shipley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Shipley Rd, South Bristol, ME 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,876
58 East Side Rd, South Bristol, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$1,508,275

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Shipley Rd, South Bristol, ME 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,010
44 East Side Rd, South Bristol, ME 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$3,136,023

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Shipley Rd, South Bristol, ME 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 858 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,181
440 East Side Rd, South Bristol, ME 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,726,374

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