963 Washington St

8,586 Sq. Ft.
$97 / Sq. Ft.
8,586
Sq. Ft.
$97
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Sewall Mansion. This 17-room home was built in 1820 in a late Federal style and then was renovated in 1894 in Colonial revival style by John Calvin Stevens after it was purchased by Arthur Sewall as a wedding present for his son, Harold Sewall. Richly finished wood detail in many rooms with crown moldings, chair rails, mantels and cabinetry. Elegant rooms, double parlors, large kitchen with original slate sink and bar area and spiral stairs to the rooftop solarium. An easy walk to town...Welcome to Sewall Mansion. This 17-room home was built in 1820 in a late Federal style and then was renovated in 1894 in Colonial revival style by John Calvin Stevens after it was purchased by Arthur Sewall as a wedding present for his son, Harold Sewall. Richly finished wood detail in many rooms with crown moldings, chair rails, mantels and cabinetry. Elegant rooms, double parlors, large kitchen with original slate sink and bar area and spiral stairs to the rooftop solarium. An easy walk to town for dinner, music, groceries. just a block from the library park where you can enjoy live music all summer. Wake to sunrises and beautiful views of the mighty Kennebec as it ebbs and flows past town. This is an incredible opportunity to live in a home rich with history in this sea-oriented city

Property Details for 963 Washington Street

Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
Ocean, River
ArchitecturalStyle
Federal
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
Residential
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 01/11/2025 10:09 PM

Property Details for 963 Washington Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1530894
Days on Market47
Taxes$10,789 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1820
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
CountySagadahoc County

Location

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Building Information for 963 Washington Street

Stories-Year Built1820Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,944 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,045

Property Taxes

$899

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 963 Washington Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Kennebec River
  • Zip Code: 2650
  • Directions: North on Washington St., past the public library on your right.
  • Town: Bath
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04530
  • County: Sagadahoc
  • Geo Latitude: 43.918329
  • Geo Longitude: -69.81505
  • Tax Lot: 200
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 2021R
  • Tax Map Number: 26
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Parcel Number: BTTH-000026-000000-000200
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,789.00
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Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1000.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 7586.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 8586.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23086.8
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 963
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 17.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:Color: White
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • 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:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • 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: 1820
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - At Street: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Flat, Membrane, Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiator, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard, Hot Air
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 17
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Other: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Second
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: Second
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Room Level: Second
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bedroom 8
  • Room Level: Second
Room 17
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 963 Washington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1530894

$830,000
Aug 1, 2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1530894

Jul 24, 2022

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1530894

Jun 28, 2022

Price Change

Maine Listings #1530894

$890,000
Jun 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1533408

$865,000
Jun 19, 2022

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1530894

$865,000
Jun 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1530894

$865,000
May 28, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1468024

$535,000
May 28, 2021

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1468023

$625,000
Dec 16, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1468024

Dec 15, 2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1468024

Sep 8, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1468024

$625,000
Sep 8, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1468023

$625,000
Apr 10, 2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1116054

$172,500
Mar 12, 2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1116054

Mar 6, 2015

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1116054

Nov 7, 2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1116054

$410,000
Mar 4, 2008

Sold

Maine Listings #812650

$662,500
Oct 16, 2007

Pending

Maine Listings #812650

Oct 16, 2007

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #812650

Aug 21, 2006

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #812650

$895,000
Aug 10, 2006

Expired

Maine Listings #734722

$1,250,000
Feb 11, 2005

Expired

Maine Listings #706395

$1,250,000
Feb 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #734722

$1,250,000
May 25, 2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #706395

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1530894

$830,000
08/01/2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1530894

07/24/2022

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1530894

06/28/2022

Price Change

Maine Listings #1530894

$890,000
06/21/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1533408

$865,000
06/19/2022

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1530894

$865,000
06/02/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1530894

$865,000
05/28/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1468024

$535,000
05/28/2021

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1468023

$625,000
12/16/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1468024

12/15/2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1468024

09/08/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1468024

$625,000
09/08/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1468023

$625,000
04/10/2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1116054

$172,500
03/12/2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1116054

03/06/2015

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1116054

11/07/2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1116054

$410,000
03/04/2008

Sold

Maine Listings #812650

$662,500
10/16/2007

Pending

Maine Listings #812650

10/16/2007

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #812650

08/21/2006

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #812650

$895,000
08/10/2006

Expired

Maine Listings #734722

$1,250,000
02/11/2005

Expired

Maine Listings #706395

$1,250,000
02/09/2005

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #734722

$1,250,000
05/25/2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #706395

$995,000

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

Public Records for 963 Washington Street

Taxable ValueLand$133,000Additions$661,000Total$794,000
Tax Record2025$12,783 ($1,065 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt7,586 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,586 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820ZoningR1CountySAGADAHOCAPNBTTH M:26 L:200Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 963 Washington Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Phippsburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Woolwich Central School
PublicPK to 8

Morse High School
Public9 to 12

Fisher-Mitchell School
Public3 to 5

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate

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