42 Liberty Street

South Berwick, ME 03908

$949,900
Price
3
Beds
3,272 Sq. Ft.
$290 / Sq. Ft.
3,272
Sq. Ft.
$290
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step back in time with this historic Colonial home, built in 1770 by Judge Benjamin Chadbourne, and available to the public for the first time. This well-preserved masterpiece, nestled on a partially fenced lot, exudes charm and history at every turn. The exterior features a brick driveway leading to a barn with a 2-car garage, workshop, office, gardening area, and loft storage—complete with electricity. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and versatile living spaces for both casual...Step back in time with this historic Colonial home, built in 1770 by Judge Benjamin Chadbourne, and available to the public for the first time. This well-preserved masterpiece, nestled on a partially fenced lot, exudes charm and history at every turn. The exterior features a brick driveway leading to a barn with a 2-car garage, workshop, office, gardening area, and loft storage—complete with electricity. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and versatile living spaces for both casual and formal gatherings. The kitchen, with its Viking gas range, connects to an informal dining area with a cozy gas stove and leads to a formal dining room. The first floor also includes laundry and two family rooms, each with the potential to restore one of the five fireplaces. Intricate original details like wood wainscoting, doors, and moldings highlight the craftsmanship of the era. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, a sitting area, and a full bathroom, with original wide pine flooring. The walk-up attic offers potential for more finished space. Modern comforts like Central A/C upstairs and an on-demand generator enhance the home's historic charm. Outside, enjoy the gardens with raised beds, a side patio with a retractable awning, and the serene ambiance of a property maintained for centuries. This home is not just a residence; it's a rare piece of history waiting for its next chapter. Showings start Saturday, August 24, at the open house from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
  1. Listed by Brandon Elsemore • KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

Property Details for 42 Liberty Street

Zoning
R1 RES
LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2025 07:51 PM

Property Details for 42 Liberty Street

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #5010630
Days on Market184
Taxes$10,727 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1770
Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
CountyYork County

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Building Information for 42 Liberty Street

Stories3Year Built1770Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

Property Information for 42 Liberty Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: South Berwick
  • County: ME-York
  • Directions: From the center of town, South Berwick, head south on Main St/Rte 4/Rte 236 towards Dover, NH, turn left onto Rte 236, take right onto Vine St, house will be on your left. There are 2 driveways. One off of Vine St and one off of Liberty St.
  • Latitude: 43.225356350231273
  • Longitude: -70.803519896820063
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: ME
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 23
  • Zip Code: 03908
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Marshwood High School
  • School - District: MSAD #35
  • School - Elementary: Central School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Marshwood Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Brick/Pavers
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 10
  • Lot - Sqft: 32670.0
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Road Frontage Length: 404.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3272.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 5814.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3272.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1271.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1271.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1770
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - At Site
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 10
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Security, Laundry - 1st Floor, Attic - Walkup
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Gas
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Property History for 42 Liberty Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Liberty Street

Taxable ValueLand$165,700Additions$658,700Total$824,400
Tax Record2024$11,063 ($922 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,542 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1770ZoningR1 RESCountyYORKAPNSBER M:023 B:010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 Liberty Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 35 Msad 35.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Marshwood Great Works School
Public4 to 5

Marshwood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marshwood High School
Public9 to 12

Central School
PublicPK to 3

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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