This charming, four-bedroom Dutch Colonial has been tastefully redone with an all new kitchen (complete with pantry), two new bathrooms and so much more. You'll enjoy the convenience of this in-town location that is perfect for walking and close to shopping, the hospital, schools, etc. Just a mile to the beach, this York Village, handsomely refurbished home has retained all its character while bringing it up to today's standards. It features all new appliances (including washer and dryer), gleaming, refinished maple flooring, tiled bathroom floors, new light fixtures and a four-season sun room. The oversized two-car garage has plenty of room to serve as both workshop and vehicle storage, so it should accommodate all your needs and projects.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$515Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Virginia {Ginny} Whitney• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Dawn Belliveau• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Location! Location! A great opportunity to live just steps from the center of historic York Village and close to all of York's schools, beaches, the harbor and Wiggly Bridge. The recently built 3 season sunroom provides an additional 102 sq. ft. of living space. Looking for an investment? Don't miss this property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,316 (+19.1%)
$252,500 + $513,100
$765,600
2024
$5,301 (+2.8%)
$252,500 + $378,600
$631,100
2023
$5,155 (+20.1%)
$231,500 + $378,600
$610,100
2022
$4,293 (−2.5%)
$206,500 + $295,600
$502,100
2021
$4,403 (+7.4%)
$195,400 + $247,100
$442,500
2020
$4,098 (−0.5%)
$165,300 + $203,900
$369,200
2019
$4,117 (+8.3%)
$165,300 + $203,900
$369,200
2018
$3,803 (+2.9%)
$141,300 + $199,800
$341,100
2017
$3,697 (+8.9%)
$135,300 + $202,300
$337,600
2016
$3,395 (+1.9%)
$102,200 + $202,300
$304,500
2015
$3,333 (+12.1%)
$102,200 + $200,800
$303,000
2013
$2,973
$84,200 + $200,800
$285,000
Tax history for 53 Long Sands Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,316 (+19.1%)
$252,500 + $513,100
$765,600
2024
$5,301 (+2.8%)
$252,500 + $378,600
$631,100
2023
$5,155 (+20.1%)
$231,500 + $378,600
$610,100
2022
$4,293 (−2.5%)
$206,500 + $295,600
$502,100
2021
$4,403 (+7.4%)
$195,400 + $247,100
$442,500
2020
$4,098 (−0.5%)
$165,300 + $203,900
$369,200
2019
$4,117 (+8.3%)
$165,300 + $203,900
$369,200
2018
$3,803 (+2.9%)
$141,300 + $199,800
$341,100
2017
$3,697 (+8.9%)
$135,300 + $202,300
$337,600
2016
$3,395 (+1.9%)
$102,200 + $202,300
$304,500
2015
$3,333 (+12.1%)
$102,200 + $200,800
$303,000
2013
$2,973
$84,200 + $200,800
$285,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,704
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1934
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,704
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $13,503.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Corner Lot, Level, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res 1-B
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,690
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 53 Long Sands Road, York, ME 03909
Directions: From Rte. 1, take York St/Rte 1-A to York Village. At the Civil War monument bear left onto Long Sands Rd. Property is on the right on the corner of Long Sands and Elm Street (just after Woodbridge Rd).
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,599
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 175323
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Village Elementary School-York
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.5mi
York Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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York High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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York, ME • 03909
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Estimated sale price
$835,000 – $1.01M
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