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556 East Riv, Whitefield, ME 04353
About this home
Experience the history and charm of country living in this 1886 farmhouse located in picturesque Whitefield, Maine. Located on East River Road, this delightful example of mid 1800's architecture, sits on a spacious lot with a meadow, flowering gardens, vegetable gardens and private yard. A pleasant covered, screened porch to gaze over the fields and gardens. A fabulous 30 x 40 three story barn will ease you into a simpler time. Marvel at many of the original mid 19th century details. A spacious efficient kitchen with many storage spaces, updated appliances, fine kitchen cabinetry, Monson slate sink is custom and the oak, pine and cherry harvested within 1/2 mile of the property. A wonderful space to do canning of your summer harvest. Erase the world's stress on the screened porch or wide open deck. Perfect for summer cookouts and fall harvesting. A great room off the kitchen for dinning and living, a first floor bedroom and bath and the all important home office space, all of the first floor. The second floor feature, three bedrooms and second office with a whimsical loft. If you are looking to embrace living in the Maine countryside, this property, with its abundant acreage and old house charm is as close as you can get.
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Tax history for 556 East Riv
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Attached Garage: Yes
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Office
- Level: First
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Great Room
- Level: First
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Heat Stove, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Room 7 Information
- Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Room 8 Information
- Type: Office
- Level: Second
- Room 9 Information
- Type: Loft
- Level: Second
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Bulkhead
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
- Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Structure Type: Post & Beam
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,050
- Building Area Source: Measured
- Exterior Features
- Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Screened
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1886
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,050
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $250,470
- Lot Size (Acres): 5.75
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Rural
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zoning: Rural
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,799
- Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Gas, On Demand
Location
- School Information
- High School District: RSU 12
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 556 East River, Whitefield, ME 04353
- Directions: From US Rt 1 Wiscasset, to State Rt 218, 14.9 miles to #556 on right. From Augusta, State Rt 17 To State Rt 218, 5.8 miles # 556 on left
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 5.7 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Lincoln County
- APN: 420552
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.8 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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