266 Front Street
Richmond, ME 04357
$225,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
3,546 Sq. Ft.
$63 / Sq. Ft.
3,546
Sq. Ft.
$63
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/14/24
Closed 11/14/24
Description
Lovingly referred to as ''The Swan Victorian'', this gorgeous, historic home has a rich history. As far as we can tell, it was first owned by Mr. Maxwell from Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1900s. Many locals will remember it as a nursing home in the 1990s. Over the years following, The Swan was not well-maintained and had much deferred maintenance. Fast forward to January 2020 when an enthusiastic redheaded girl (and real estate agent) named Mandy refinanced her own house so she could purchase...Lovingly referred to as ''The Swan Victorian'', this gorgeous, historic home has a rich history. As far as we can tell, it was first owned by Mr. Maxwell from Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1900s. Many locals will remember it as a nursing home in the 1990s. Over the years following, The Swan was not well-maintained and had much deferred maintenance. Fast forward to January 2020 when an enthusiastic redheaded girl (and real estate agent) named Mandy refinanced her own house so she could purchase this babe of a building for $100,000 and bring it back to life. She even made an Instagram account for the building which quickly gained over 12,000 followers (@theswanvictorian)! 3 months later the pandemic hit, building material prices skyrocketed and everything felt hard. Mandy's enthusiasm kept her pushing forward, and she put a new roof on the building (35k), did major tree work/removal (10k) had a ton of interior work done (20k - including a gorgeous, unique floor), and in 2021, paid a painting contractor $60,000 to completely overhaul the exterior, which had tons of rot and unfinished paint work. This is where the story turns sad. The painting contractor took all of her money, and only partially completed the job. This shifted the energy of the project, and after MUCH deliberation, she has decided to pass this project off to the next steward. This building has SO much potential. It could be a cool coffee shop or commercial space with Airbnb's upstairs (there's a new wedding venue that just opened down the street!) ; it could be multiple apartments; it could be a luxurious, single family home! Come take a peak and daydream about the possibilities. Since this property does not currently have heat or a kitchen, cash, a hard money lender, or a construction loan are your only options to purchase. Also note that the town of Richmond has a special program where they give up to $30,000 a year on exterior facade upgrades! This is HUGE! Come see what The Swan has to offer.
Property Details for 266 Front Street
Waterfront
No
Waterfront FeaturesRiver
ArchitecturalStyleGreek-Revival, Victorian
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2024 06:33 PM
Property Details for 266 Front Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1605767 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $4,236 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 AC / 16,988 SF |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
Building Information for 266 Front Street
Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
Property Information for 266 Front Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Kennebec River
- Zip Code: 1469
- Directions: GPS friendly - there is no realtor sign.
- Town: Richmond
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04357
- County: Sagadahoc
- Geo Latitude: 44.083564
- Geo Longitude: -69.801834
- Tax Lot: 146
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Sidewalks: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved
- Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 2020R
- Tax Map Number: U01
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: RICD-000001-000000-000146-000000-U
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,236.20
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:None: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3546.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.39
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3546.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.39
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 16988.4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 266
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: White
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1890
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Barn: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Other Structures: Barn
Interior Features
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Cooling: None
- Heating: No Heat System
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): .10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Other Room 2
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Other Room 3
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 266 Front Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 266 Front Street
Taxable ValueLand$38,100Additions$141,400Total$179,500
Tax Record2024$4,236 ($353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,546 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,546 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,620 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningVILLCountySAGADAHOCAPNRICD M:U01 L:146-00
Schools near 266 Front Street
This home is within Regional School Unit 02.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 3 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry L Cottrell School PublicPK to 3 | ||
Dresden Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hall-Dale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Marcia Buker School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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