Nestled near the end of a peaceful dead-end camp road, along the serene shores of Little Bear Pond in Hartford, Maine, this exceptional waterfront property offers the opportunity to build right near the water's edge with your very own sandy beach. Facing East, it provides breathtaking sunrise vistas and overlooks majestic Bear Mountain, creating a picturesque setting that is both awe-inspiring and peaceful. The property boasts significant improvements, including a full daylight foundation constructed in 2020, a drilled well, leach field, two storage sheds, and charming rustic hardscaping. Whether you choose to utilize the seller's existing building plans or craft your own vision of a waterfront haven, the opportunity to build right at the water's edge awaits you. Imagine yourself spending warm summer evenings sunset cruising around the pond. It doesn't get any better than that and it's certainly ''the way life should be''.
Little Bear Pond, connected to Bear Pond, offers a wealth of recreational possibilities, from excellent swimming spots to ideal boating and fishing areas. Embrace the allure of waterfront living and create your ideal retreat in this idyllic setting.
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$380,000
30 South Merrill Lane, Hartford, ME 04220
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0.61Acres
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0.61 Acres Lot
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Amnet Realty
Bought with:
Amnet Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1589510
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Little Bear Pond
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 187,Waterfrontage Owned: 187,Waterfrontage Shared: 10
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Features: Rural, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: HRTDMU10L004
- Zoning: Shoreland
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: On Site
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hartford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $187,399
- Annual tax amount: $3,490
- Date on market: 5/14/2024
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2024 | Sold | $380,000-4.8% |
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| 7/20/2024 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
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| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $399,000-6.1% |
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| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $425,000-5.6% |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000+73.1% |
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| 11/4/2016 | Sold | $259,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,607 +3.4% | $187,399 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $3,490 | $179,899 |
| 2022 | $3,490 -21.8% | $179,899 -23.8% |
| 2021 | $4,464 | $236,174 |
| 2020 | $4,464 -0.5% | $236,174 |
| 2019 | $4,487 +4.5% | $236,174 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $4,293 +8.8% | $224,189 |
| 2017 | $3,946 +6.9% | $224,189 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $3,691 +4.5% | $199,529 |
| 2015 | $3,532 +1.1% | $199,529 |
| 2013 | $3,492 -0.6% | $199,529 0% |
| 2012 | $3,512 | $199,530 |
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Neighborhood: 04220
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hartford-Sumner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.4 mi
- 2/10Buckfield Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 5.1 mi
- Maine
- Oxford County
- Hartford
- 04220
- 30 South Merrill Lane