Closed
$215,000
49 River Road, Calais, ME 04619
3beds
1,694sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
17.85 Acres Lot
$212,300 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$1,799 Estimated rent
Home value
$212,300
$163,000 - $259,000
$1,799/mo
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What's special
Located in Calais, Maine is a solidly built ranch style home on nearly 18 acres of land. The property is being offered for sale for the very first time. This is a one owner property that was built very well in 1957, and well maintained since then. The home is built on a full, unfinished, dry basement. The three-bedroom one bath home is nearly 1500 square feet of finished living space. The home is situated on a large lot of 17.85+- acres with the majority of the land being farm class soils. The country home has a dug well and private septic system.
The single-family home is located right next to the St. Croix Country Club and across the street from the St. Croix River. The St. Croix Country Club is a nine-hole course founded in 1927 and open to the public. The property is well situated to offer privacy yet have accessibility to the amenities available in the city of Calais. The home is just 5 minutes from shopping, healthcare, and other services available in Calais, and literally next to the golf course.
Calais is a border community with New Brunswick, Canada. Across the border is the sister city of Saint Stephen, NB. Saint Stephen has a bit more population than Calais. Calais has 3,079 residents and Saint Stephen has 4,415 citizens. Calais is the primary shopping community of the eastern Washington County area. Saint Stephen is the chocolate capital of Canada. What could be better than living near the chocolate capital of Canada? Just a short drive from the property the eastern most point of the US can be visited in the community of Lubec. In Lubec you can cross a bridge onto Campobello Island, which is part of Canada and summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Here is your opportunity to purchase a well-built ranch style home with a large parcel of land. The lot has a mix of open areas surrounding the home and densely wooded areas offering privacy and wildlife habitat in the back.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 12, 2025 at 07:13pm
Listed by:
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine 207-794-6164
Bought with:
Due East Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1548478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 175.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 13.67
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 129.61 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 10.58
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 135.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.58
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 120.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10.08
Family room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 318.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.75 x 19
Kitchen
- Level: First
Mud room
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Office
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 105.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.58 x 10
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
- Flooring: Heavy Duty, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,694
- Total interior livable area: 1,694 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,694
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 21+ Spaces
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: St. Croix River
Lot
- Size: 17.85 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Suburban, Level, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: CALAM027B180
- Zoning: R3 & R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding, Asbestos, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Calais
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2023 | Pending sale | $274,500+27.7%$162/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Sold | $215,000-21.7%$127/sqft |
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| 1/23/2023 | Contingent | $274,500$162/sqft |
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| 11/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $274,500$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,593 +10.8% | $152,500 +23.8% |
| 2022 | $2,341 -8.2% | $123,200 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,551 -0.1% | $118,100 +17% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04619
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Calais Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Calais Middle/High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi

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