OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2019 for $290K

$577,050

•

2,084

sq ft

12 E Merrill Rd, Topsham, ME 04086

About this home

Once the home of James Dodson, famous American sports writer, this move-in-ready, post & beam New England cape on over 8 acres offers a private oasis in the outskirts of Topsham. Enjoy the ease of entertaining in the open, southerly-facing kitchen, dining and living room. Enjoy morning coffee or evening beverages in the southerly-facing sun room or on the southeasterly-facing side deck. Large detached two car garage with studio above could be converted into additional living space. Outside, expansive lawn and gardens filled with perennials and ornamental trees await. Perched atop a peaceful hilltop, just 12 minutes to downtown Topsham, 17 minutes to Maine Street Brunswick, and 35 minutes to Portland.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

8.48 acresLot Size

$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Richard Bisson • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Ezra Provost • Beacon Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MREIS #1418261

Redfin Estimate

$577,050

$287K since sold in November 2019$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.1% lower than the average sale price ($608K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$755,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,956 sq ft
558 River Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$585,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft
20 Bradley Ridge Ln, Topsham, ME 04086
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$425,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,701 sq ft
12 Honeysuckle Ln, Brunswick, ME 04011
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$459,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
10 Randall Cir, Brunswick, ME 04011
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$600,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft
41 Murder Rd, Topsham, ME 04086
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$825,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,336 sq ft
142 Deer Run Rd, Bowdoin, ME 04287

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Market trends in 04086, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$433K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$849,900
4 beds2 baths3,003 sq ft
65 Elm St, Topsham, ME 04086
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Sale history for 12 E Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,787 (+1.8%)

$86,800 + $443,400

$530,200

2024

$6,669 (+1.6%)

$82,400 + $451,100

$533,500

2023

$6,567 (+12.9%)

$79,700 + $403,900

$483,600

2022

$5,816 (+1.8%)

$77,700 + $325,600

$403,300

2021

$5,712 (−2.1%)

$73,400 + $286,500

$359,900

2020

$5,833 (+2.5%)

$73,400 + $253,200

$326,600

2019

$5,691 (+10.9%)

$73,400 + $223,800

$297,200

2018

$5,130 (+3.4%)

$68,300 + $205,600

$273,900

2017

$4,963 (+2.1%)

$68,300 + $205,600

$273,900

2016

$4,861 (+3.0%)

$68,300 + $201,900

$270,200

2015

$4,718 (+6.7%)

$68,300 + $194,400

$262,700

2014

$4,423 (+4.1%)

$68,300 + $186,900

$255,200

2013

$4,249

$68,300 + $186,900

$255,200

Tax history for 12 E Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,787 (+1.8%)

$86,800 + $443,400

$530,200

2024

$6,669 (+1.6%)

$82,400 + $451,100

$533,500

2023

$6,567 (+12.9%)

$79,700 + $403,900

$483,600

2022

$5,816 (+1.8%)

$77,700 + $325,600

$403,300

2021

$5,712 (−2.1%)

$73,400 + $286,500

$359,900

2020

$5,833 (+2.5%)

$73,400 + $253,200

$326,600

2019

$5,691 (+10.9%)

$73,400 + $223,800

$297,200

2018

$5,130 (+3.4%)

$68,300 + $205,600

$273,900

2017

$4,963 (+2.1%)

$68,300 + $205,600

$273,900

2016

$4,861 (+3.0%)

$68,300 + $201,900

$270,200

2015

$4,718 (+6.7%)

$68,300 + $194,400

$262,700

2014

$4,423 (+4.1%)

$68,300 + $186,900

$255,200

2013

$4,249

$68,300 + $186,900

$255,200

*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

8.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,084

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sagadahoc County

APN

328973

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Storage Above, Heated, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Heated, Storage Above

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace

Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 7 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Crawl Space, Exterior Only

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,084
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1989
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,084

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $369,388.80
Lot Size (Acres): 8.48
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,644
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 12 E Merrill Road, Topsham, ME 04086

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,084
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 328973

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Woodside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi

9/10

Mt Ararat Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

6/10

Mt Ararat High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

4/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% 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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Historical weather

Topsham, ME • 04086

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$549,000 – $664,000

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Data from public records.

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