Restore the charm. Reimagine the possibilities. This classic cedar-shingled Cape offers the opportunity to breathe new life into a home with character. With two bedrooms, one and a half baths, and a flexible floor plan, the home provides space for everything from a home office or hobby room to a workshop, studio, or fitness area. An open second-floor room offers additional living space well suited for a library, den, media room, or quiet retreat. Outside, the shaded wraparound porch provides a welcoming place to relax, while the spacious backyard is ready for gardens, landscaping, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Conveniently located in the heart of the Midcoast, you'll be just minutes from local beaches, popular coastal restaurants, and everyday amenities. Offered as is, where is, this property presents an opportunity to restore and personalize a classic Maine home.
Back on the market! Lovely classic cedar shingled cape that has been lovingly maintained by the same familly for 3 generations. Come see how this 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, with office space, a mudroom , a work out room, ample storage, will suit your needs. Lovely back yard with a fire pit and enough space for plantings and a vegetable garden, plus the iconing front porch to sit, relax and ''watch the world go by''. Centrally located to quickly get to great local beaches, favorite summer eateries. Schedule your visit today!
MREIS #1507519
Oct 11, 2021
Price Changed
$225,000
$155/sq ft
Sep 18, 2021
Price Changed
$249,900
$172/sq ft
Sep 12, 2021
Price Changed
$236,000
$162/sq ft
Sep 8, 2021
Listed
$246,000
$169/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,462 (+8.4%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2024
$1,349 (+6.8%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2023
$1,263 (+9.9%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2022
$1,149 (+3.0%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2021
$1,115 (+2.1%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2020
$1,092
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2019
$1,092 (+7.2%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2018
$1,019 (+2.9%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2017
$990 (+3.6%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2016
$956 (+2.5%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2015
$933 (+2.5%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2014
$910 (+3.9%)
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
2013
$876
$39,900 + $73,900
$113,800
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
864
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1953
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Knox County
APN
415792
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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, 18 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
79% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Spruce Head, ME • 04859
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
16
32
15
41
28
49
37
60
46
71
54
74
61
73
56
68
53
58
44
48
35
35
21
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 740 Spruce Head Rd
$203,660
$8,240 under list price of $212K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $485K.