85 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
OFF MARKET

85 River Rd
Newcastle, ME 04553

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,668 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$537,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026

$537,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,668 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School
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Description

Experience the magic of living in a quintessential Greek Rival cape. The architecture and details reflect the boom time for the midcoast of Maine. Characteristic Newcastle hallmarks brought forth by the local ship building tradesmen of the early 1800's. A time when ship building dominated Newcastle & Damariscotta with access to an abundant supply of lumber processed in nearby Damariscotta Mills. These early period homes are of the utmost construction built to endure the centuries. Introduce yourself to a grand style and period layout. Retire with ease of living with ground floor living. Attached 16 x 25 foot barn with second floor storage and workshop. Rear 8 x 17 deck. First floor bedroom with full bath. Family room, formal living room with fireplace. Or enjoy spacious living in this classic style. With school age children, part of the exquisite AOS 93 school district which adds great value to the property. This property does need an updated kitchen and minor cosmetic work, typical, but priced accordingly perfectly livable in its current state. Far less expensive than building from scratch. This property will be be fabulous with some easy enhancements. This section of River Road is seeing a strong revival.
85 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,668 sqft single-family home built in 1840. It last sold for $246,000 on Dec 3, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $537,000, with a rent estimate of $3,008/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 85 River Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, OilHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1840
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price History for 85 River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/03/2020$246,000Sold
Maine Listings #1455645
10/16/2020$246,000PendingAgent Provided
09/13/2020$246,000PriceChange
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08/26/2020$249,900PriceChange
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06/27/2020$257,800PriceChange
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06/10/2020$263,362PriceChange
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05/17/2020$264,000PriceChange
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01/10/2020$273,000PriceChange
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12/10/2019$274,800PriceChange
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11/29/2019$275,000PriceChange
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10/15/2019$280,000PriceChange
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09/30/2019$290,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/19/2019$299,900PriceChange
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09/17/2019$309,000PriceChange
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08/31/2019$318,000PriceChange
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08/24/2019$319,000PriceChange
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08/15/2019$325,000PriceChange
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08/05/2019$335,000PriceChange
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06/05/2019$340,000PriceChange
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05/17/2019$345,000Listed For SaleN/A

Market trends in Newcastle

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,723
Assessment$295,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 85 River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
18 Pleasant Street, Newcastle, ME
0.15
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$855,000
10/09/25
4
3.5
3,408
49 Mills Road, Newcastle, ME
0.74
Single-Family Home
$795,000
04/30/26
3
2.5
2,550
35 Main Street, Newcastle, ME
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,927,513
02/20/26
4
2.5
3,864
131 River Road, Newcastle, ME
0.20
Single-Family Home
$289,000
11/14/25
2
1
2,218
24 Mills Road, Newcastle, ME
0.63
Single-Family Home
$625,000
08/22/25
3
1.5
1,945
25 High St, Newcastle, ME
0.42
Single-Family Home
$395,000
01/30/26
3
2,345
41 Church Street, Damariscotta, ME
0.99
Single-Family Home
$315,000
10/06/25
5
3
2,480
72 Glidden Street, Newcastle, ME
0.89
Single-Family Home
$833,500
05/28/26
3
2.5
2,612
14 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle, ME
0.53
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/10/25
2
2
1,275
149 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME
1.05
Single-Family Home
$565,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
2,159

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What Locals Say about Newcastle

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  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 71 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

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