15 Observatory Lane, Southport, ME 04576

$1,783,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,730 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 33,106 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,783,000 List Date: 6/18/2021 Last Modified: 1/08/2025

Overview

Description

Located in the Dogfish Head neighborhood of Southport Island, with stunning westerly orientation above the Sheepscot River, this custom 3,500+/- square-foot home takes full advantage of sunshine, water views, and prevailing summertime breezes. A versatile 3-bedroom home, opportunity abounds for generous suites on both the first and second floors, plus hobby and work spaces given its large studio on the second floor, and finished basement office with views to the river. Outside, established landscaping welcomes visitors at the front of the home, and a large deck and patio overlook the property's deep waterfront and sunsets. Call Southport home and enjoy its tight-knit community, low property taxes, public beach, general store, library, and more, just five miles from downtown Boothbay Harbor. No drive-bys, please.

Listing Details MLS# 1496906

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
15
Street Name
Observatory
Street Type
Lane
County
Lincoln
Town
Southport
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04576
Leased Land
No
Book
2144
Page
97
Map
27
Lot
12-1
Zoning
Residential; Shore
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
School District
AOS 98
Full Tax Amount $
8189.15
Tax Year
2020

Contract Information

Original List Price
1795000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Trustee
Deed
All
# Rooms
12
# Bedrooms
3
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Year Built
1996
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3084
SqFt Finished Below Grade
646
SqFt Finished Total
3730
SqFt Source
Builder
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.76
Source of Acreage
Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-06-24
Closed Date
2021-08-20
Closed Price
1783000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
153.2
Water Frontage Owned
153.2
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Sheepscot River

More Information

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address
Tom@allamericanappraisals.us

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Length
15.2
Bedroom 2 Width
13.3

Bedroom Amenities 2

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Closet
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
15.8
Bedroom 3 Width
11.11

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
Second
Bonus Room Length
9.4
Bonus Room Width
7.2

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
11.5
Dining Room Width
7.6

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Informal
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Basement
Family Room Length
22.1
Family Room Width
17.6

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First
Great Room Length
27.11
Great Room Width
16.9

Great Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
13.9
Kitchen Width
11.7

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First
Laundry Room Length
9.1
Laundry Room Width
6.3

Laundry Room Amenities

Utility Sink
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
15.2
Primary Bedroom Width
15.2

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Closet
Yes
Double Vanities
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Suite
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
Basement
Office Length
17
Office Width
15.2

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
Second
Other Room 1 Length
16.2
Other Room 1 Width
15.8

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
Second
Other Room 2 Length
15.3
Other Room 2 Width
9.6

Room Features

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Informal
Yes
Suite
Yes
Utility Sink
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping Location: Neighborhood Roads: Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Contemporary Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Attic; Bathtub; Hot Tub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Generator Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Underground Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Public; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Kitchen 13.90 11.70 First
Dining Room 11.50 7.60 First
Great Room 27.11 16.90 First
Primary Bedroom 15.20 15.20 First
Bedroom 2 15.20 13.30 First
Bedroom 3 15.80 11.11 Second
Bonus Room 9.40 7.20 Second
Laundry 9.10 6.30 First
Other Room 16.20 15.80 Second
Other Room 2 15.30 9.60 Second
Family Room 22.10 17.60 Basement
Office 17.00 15.20 Basement
IDX
Listing Office: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Selling Office: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Last Updated: January - 08 - 2025
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