New Price - 3.7 Acres with River Frontage - $395,000
An outstanding opportunity to own the oldest home in Bethel, Maine — The Historic Josiah Bean Farm (Circa 1780). This beautifully preserved 18th-century farmhouse now sits on 3.7 acres with direct river frontage at a new price of $395,000.
Once the site of Dustin's Ferry, which carried travelers across the Androscoggin River in the late 1700s and early 1800s, this historic property blends rich heritage, natural beauty, and timeless New England character. With its river access, you'll enjoy fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, along with stunning mountain views in every season.
Historic features include:
Wide pine floors, original woodwork, and wainscoting
Authentic country kitchen with vintage slate sink
Elegant brick fireplaces in the dining and living rooms
A cozy den, three second-floor bedrooms, and a charming summer kitchen
Step outside to a screened porch overlooking open fields and the river — a perfect place to unwind. The landscaped lot includes flower gardens, a one-car garage, large attached shed, and extra storage outbuilding.
Modern updates include:
Whole-house backup generator
New roofs (6 years old)
Lined chimney
New septic field (2 years old)
Bordered by Mahoosuc Land Trust conservation land, the property ensures lasting privacy, abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings — all just 10 minutes from downtown Bethel and 17 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort.
An outstanding opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Maine history.
Additional 3-acre adjoining parcel with 252± feet of river frontage also available for $495,000.
Closed
$407,000
1472 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME 04217
3beds
2,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1780
3.7 Acres Lot
$407,100 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$2,196 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 10, 2025 at 01:18pm
Listed by:
Mahoosuc Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Hearth & Key Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634558
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Bathtub
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,240
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, On Site, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic
- Body of water: Androscoggin
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 527,Waterfrontage Owned: 527
Lot
- Size: 3.70 Acres
- Features: Rural, Ski Resort, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BETLM19L019
- Zoning: None
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1780
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethel