Listed by Bernadette Donohue • Badger Peabody & Smith Realty (Cell: 207-542-9967). Bought with Non-NEREN Agency.
Off Market Oct 2025 for $627K
$606,036
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,428
sq ft
689 Hard Scrabble Rd, Sweden, ME 04040
About this home
RENNOVATED LOG HOME, lovingly remodeled to blend its classic log craftsmanship with many modern comforts. Natural wood, cathedral ceiling and a showstopper kitchen which features leathered granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, lighting and stainless appliances. 2 dining areas, perfect for entertaining while gorgeous wood and tile floors grace the living space. A soaring stone fireplace reaches to 2nd floor height with a brand new propane insert adding easy warmth and ambiance. A fun and functional loft overlooks the great room and leads to a 2nd floor primary suite. Two more bedrooms and a full bath located off the first floor and share access to a private screen porch for summer breezes. Integral first-floor porch is ideal for quiet relaxation or work/studio space. An open walk-out basement provides loads of extra storage or finish-able space. There is also a separate workshop in an "extra" basement space, plus a large garden shed. Set 6.48 acres with 1000’ of road frontage for added privacy. Stonewalls, perennials and a sunny yard to play, plus a seasonal cold water brook and woodsy serenity abuts Bridgton with nearby trails to Highland Research Forest. 3 miles to Highland golf course and easy access to snow mobile trails, Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton, all within the district for Fryeburg Academy High School. A stunning property to make your forever home or a fun-tastic vacation retreat in the lakes’ region of Maine with an additional abutting 4 acres available.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
6.48 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bernadette Donohue• Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Contact: Cell: 207-542-9967
Bought with A non PrimeMLS customer• Non-NEREN Agency
RENNOVATED LOG HOME, lovingly remodeled to blend its classic log craftsmanship with many modern comforts. Natural wood, cathedral ceiling and a showstopper kitchen which features leathered granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, lighting and stainless appliances. 2 dining areas, perfect for entertaining while gorgeous wood and tile floors grace the living space. A soaring stone fireplace reaches to 2nd floor height with a brand new propane insert adding easy warmth and ambiance. A fun and functional loft overlooks the great room and leads to a 2nd floor primary suite. Two more bedrooms and a full bath located off the first floor and share access to a private screen porch for summer breezes. Integral first-floor porch is ideal for quiet relaxation or work/studio space. An open walk-out basement provides loads of extra storage or finish-able space. There is also a separate workshop in an 'extra' basement space, plus a large garden shed. Set 6.48 acres with 1000' of road frontage for added privacy. Stonewalls, perennials and a sunny yard to play, plus a seasonal cold water brook and woodsy serenity abuts Bridgton with nearby trails to Highland Research Forest. 3 miles to Highland golf course and easy access to snow mobile trails, Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton, all within the district for Fryeburg Academy High School. A stunning property to make your forever home or a fun-tastic vacation retreat in the lakes' region of Maine with an additional abutting 4 acres available. Less than 60 miles to the seacoast, the city of Portland and jetport, with easy access to main roads leading to nearby Lovell, Bridgton, Naples, Fryeburg and Harrison amenities as well as the Mt Washington Valley, NH. As part of the MSAD72 school district, students & parents benefit from Fryeburg's Internationally renowned Academy education and Performing Arts Center.
PrimeMLS #5043434
Oct 10, 2025
Sold
$627,900
$259/sq ft
Sep 8, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2025
Price Changed
$639,900
$264/sq ft
Jul 21, 2025
Relisted
—
Jun 26, 2025
Contingent
—
May 28, 2025
Listed
$650,000
$268/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,748 (+10.4%)
$49,800 + $201,790
$251,590
2024
$4,300 (+6.6%)
$58,000 + $191,998
$249,998
2023
$4,032 (+5.0%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2022
$3,839 (+8.0%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2021
$3,555 (−3.5%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2020
$3,684 (+5.1%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2019
$3,504 (+6.7%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2018
$3,285 (−0.8%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2017
$3,310 (+12.9%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2016
$2,932 (−2.5%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2015
$3,007 (+2.1%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2014
$2,944 (+0.9%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2013
$2,919
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
Tax history for 689 Hard Scrabble Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,748 (+10.4%)
$49,800 + $201,790
$251,590
2024
$4,300 (+6.6%)
$58,000 + $191,998
$249,998
2023
$4,032 (+5.0%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2022
$3,839 (+8.0%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2021
$3,555 (−3.5%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2020
$3,684 (+5.1%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2019
$3,504 (+6.7%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2018
$3,285 (−0.8%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2017
$3,310 (+12.9%)
$58,000 + $199,623
$257,623
2016
$2,932 (−2.5%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2015
$3,007 (+2.1%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2014
$2,944 (+0.9%)
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
2013
$2,919
$63,000 + $189,717
$252,717
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Corner, Country Setting, Lake Access, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Open, Rolling, Sloping, Stream, Wooded, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Stearns Pond
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2003
Water Body Name: Stearns Pond
Water Body Access: Yes
Indirect, Not Adjoining
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Year Notes: see remark
Gross Amount Tax: 4300
Taxes TBD: Yes
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 559 Part
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Sewer Information
On-Site Septic Exists, Private
Electric Information
Electric Company: Central Maine Power
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Source: On-Site Well Exists, Private
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Satellite Internet
Satellite
Location
School Information
School District: MSAD #72
Elementary School: New Suncook Elementary
Elementary School: New Suncook Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Molly Ockett Middle School
School - High: Fryeburg Academy
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 1079
Other Location Information
Directions: From Bridgton (Rt 302 East) turn onto Highland Rd at town beach. Go 2.4 mi and continue onto Chadbourne Hill Rd for .5 mi. At Middle Ridge intersection, left onto Upper Ridge Rd for 2.2 mi. Becomes Hardscrabble Rd. in Sweden, 1st on left after Common Dr. Note: (GPS may say Ridlonville Rd).
Block: -
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.4 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oxford County
APN: 358508
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026