Exceptional waterfront home. 638 feet on Sebasticook Lake, 1.45 acre peninsula privately owned. Trendy designed home offers 5,000 sqft including a classic style 4 season guest house and 4 bay garage with overhead bonus room. This homes elegant entrance brings you into an impressive foyer w/direct access to main level, garage & 31x22 patio. Home includes custom kitchen w/quartz counter tops & windowsills, beautiful island w/prep sink and wine cooler. Appliances include refrigerator & freezer, dishwasher, gas range, convection oven. Step-in pantry w/butcher block counter and coffee station. Living room has stone hearth with gas fireplace/stove adding comfort to rainy evenings. Outstanding 3 season solarium where you can adjust your desire of sunlight. First rate 10x16 pressure treated deck with stainless steel cable railings for visual appeal & great views. 2nd level offers 10x15 landing with v grooved pine ceiling and double door laundry area, en-suite with custom tile shower, soaking tub, dual vanities and a walk-in closet & loft storage. All bedrooms include ceiling fans for comfort & relaxing waterviews. Basement has a private recreation room w/ exercise space & sauna. Guest house overlooks the peninsula, 2 bedrooms, loft w/spiral staircase, kitchen, full bath, wonderful living room with access to deck. Garage has a unique character of its own. 3-9x10 doors and 1-10x10 door, epoxy floors, half bath w/direct access to patio. Overhead bonus room untypical 20x36 finished recreational area with kitchenette & granite counter tops. Would make a great theater/movie room. Exterior of this property is like no other, peninsula is open and reaches across to Sebasticook Lake giving the owners the use of a special sand bar. Granite fire pit w/water views & granite steps into the lake. Enjoy the impeccable landscape of lupines, blueberry bushes & maple trees. Exterior buildings include garden & storage building. Sebasticook Lake reaches over 4,244 acres. Remarkable property!
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$1,500,000
53 Marginal Way, Newport, ME 04953
5beds
5,117sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
1.45 Acres Lot
$1,636,600 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$5,960 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,636,600
$1.47M - $1.82M
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Granite fire pitStone hearthEpoxy floorsOverhead bonus roomPrivate recreation roomDouble door laundry areaHalf bath
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Listed by:
Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Trundy & Company Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1564201
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet, Double Vanity, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 15.1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 125.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.6
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 124.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 150.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.6
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 339.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.3 x 17.6
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 224.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 17.1
Other
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Gas Fireplace, Heated, Stairway
- Level: First
- Area: 227.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 13.2
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
- Area: 120.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.69 x 12.4
Other
- Features: Closet, Eat-in Kitchen, Four-Season
- Level: First
- Area: 114.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.9
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
- Area: 59.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 8.11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 312.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.39 x 16.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 276.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 14.11
Loft
- Level: Second
Media room
- Level: Second
- Area: 665.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.3 x 34.5
Mud room
- Level: First
- Area: 296.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.11 x 11.8
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Area: 150.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.6
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove, Radiant
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,117
- Total interior livable area: 5,117 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,597
- Finished area below ground: 520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Sebasticook
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 638,Waterfrontage Owned: 638
Lot
- Size: 1.45 Acres
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: NEPTM019L013
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Cable, DSL, Generator, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Private, Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $812,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,308
- Date on market: 7/4/2023
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2023 | Sold | $1,500,000-11.2%$293/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Pending sale | $1,690,000$330/sqft |
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| 9/10/2023 | Contingent | $1,690,000$330/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Price change | $1,690,000-6.1%$330/sqft |
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| 7/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+737.2%$352/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1564201 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2015 | Listing removed | $215,000$42/sqft |
Source: Homepath #1220798 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Pending sale | $215,000$42/sqft |
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| 6/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $215,000-28.3%$42/sqft |
Source: Bangor Real Estate #1220798 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2013 | Listing removed | $299,900$59/sqft |
Source: Realty of Maine #1075254 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $299,900$59/sqft |
Source: Realty of Maine #1075254 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,226 +31.2% | $812,900 +22.2% |
| 2023 | $10,846 +5.2% | $665,400 +26.5% |
| 2022 | $10,308 -0.4% | $525,900 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $10,354 +1.9% | $502,600 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $10,162 +2.5% | $493,300 +6% |
| 2019 | $9,913 -8.9% | $465,400 -8.9% |
| 2018 | $10,882 +49.3% | $510,900 +40.2% |
| 2017 | $7,288 +3.1% | $364,400 |
| 2016 | $7,069 +8.4% | $364,400 |
| 2015 | $6,523 +3.4% | $364,400 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $6,311 +5.9% | $366,900 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $5,962 +5.9% | $368,000 -0.7% |
| 2012 | $5,632 | $370,500 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $357,000 |
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Neighborhood: 04953
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