OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $605K

$950,562

•

2,000

sq ft

171 River Rd, Woolwich, ME 04579

About this home

Overlooking Day's Ferry and the Kennebec River on 6+ acres rests ''The Potter House'', brick built in 1829 by potter John Corliss, Jr. This historic cape with exposed post & beam ell with radiant floor heat boasts a Kennebec Cabinet kitchen with slate from Monson, Maine and exposed post & beam master bedroom en suite with bath. The covered porch overlooks a field with apple tress & a large barn. Adding to this amazing property is a new 2-car garage with a loft. Enjoy the charm of old with all the benefits of new just a short distance to neighborhood docks & moorings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1829Year Built

6 acresLot Size

$475Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by David Gleason • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Richard Bisson Jr • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MREIS #1471707

Redfin Estimate

$950,562

$346K since sold in November 2020$10K since July

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 40% higher than the average sale price ($679K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,000,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,492 sq ft
1475 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530
SOLD OCT 22, 2025
$565,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,756 sq ft
50 Nequasset Rd, Woolwich, ME 04579
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$785,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,476 sq ft
153 Varney Mill Rd, Bath, ME 04530
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$475,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,070 sq ft
6 Ancona Ave, Bath, ME 04530
SOLD SEP 24, 2025
$825,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
1475 High St, Bath, ME 04530
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$425,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
1072 Middle Rd, Woolwich, ME 04579

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$464,915

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 04579, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.7%

+1.9% MoM

Median sale price

$524K

$104K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$800,000
3 beds2 baths1,746 sq ft
15 Old Stage Rd, Woolwich, ME 04579
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Sale history for 171 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1471707

Nov 23, 2020

Sold

$605,000

$303/sq ft

Oct 6, 2020

Listed

$595,000

$298/sq ft

MREIS #1227856

Oct 6, 2016

Sold

$498,000

$249/sq ft

Sep 19, 2016

Price Changed

$599,000

$300/sq ft

Jul 10, 2015

Listed

$699,000

$350/sq ft

+16

"The Potter's House", brick built in 1829 by potter John Corliss, Jr. on 6+ acres overlooking Day's Ferry and the Kennebec River. Historic cape with exposed post & beam ell with radiant floor heat boasts a Kennebec Cabinet kitchen with slate from Monson, Maine and exposed post & beam master bedroom with en suite bath. Covered porch overlooks a field with apple trees & large barn. Enjoy the charm of old with all the benefits of new just a short distance to neighborhood dock & moorings. (Broker owned)

MREIS #1236074

Aug 17, 2016

Price Changed

$499,000

$250/sq ft

Jul 18, 2016

Price Changed

$575,000

$288/sq ft

Sep 2, 2015

Listed

$599,000

$300/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,339 (+21.9%)

$125,000 + $496,500

$621,500

2024

$5,202 (+8.4%)

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2023

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2022

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2021

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2020

$4,797 (+3.6%)

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2019

$4,631 (+0.3%)

$65,000 + $240,700

$305,700

2018

$4,617 (+25.1%)

$65,000 + $242,800

$307,800

2016

$3,692

$51,200 + $208,800

$260,000

2015

$3,692 (+23.8%)

$51,200 + $208,800

$260,000

2014

$2,983 (+3.6%)

$51,200 + $157,400

$208,600

2013

$2,879

$51,200 + $157,400

$208,600

Tax history for 171 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,339 (+21.9%)

$125,000 + $496,500

$621,500

2024

$5,202 (+8.4%)

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2023

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2022

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2021

$4,797

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2020

$4,797 (+3.6%)

$65,000 + $246,500

$311,500

2019

$4,631 (+0.3%)

$65,000 + $240,700

$305,700

2018

$4,617 (+25.1%)

$65,000 + $242,800

$307,800

2016

$3,692

$51,200 + $208,800

$260,000

2015

$3,692 (+23.8%)

$51,200 + $208,800

$260,000

2014

$2,983 (+3.6%)

$51,200 + $157,400

$208,600

2013

$2,879

$51,200 + $157,400

$208,600

*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

6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Sagadahoc County

APN

268195

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: Gravel, Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Generator

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Brick, Masonry, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
Building Area Source: Seller

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1829
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $261,360
Lot Size (Acres): 6
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Farm, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Kennebec River
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,431

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiator, Radiant, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Gas, Off Heating System

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 171 River Road, Woolwich, ME 04579
Directions: Route 127 South from Route 1 to left on River Rd into Day's Ferry past Old Stage Rd, driveway at bottom of hill on right.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 268195

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Woolwich Central School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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

Woolwich, ME • 04579

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In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$904,000 – $1.09M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
181 River Rd, Woolwich, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$638,456
10 Pleasant View Dr, Woolwich, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$730,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 River Rd, Woolwich, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3266 Sq. Ft.	$887,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Old Stage Rd, Woolwich, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1746 Sq. Ft.	—

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