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
Total Half Baths: 0

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 153.2
Water Frontage Owned: 153.2
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Sheepscot River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: Tom@allamericanappraisals.us

Site

Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes

Location

Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Private Road: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Recreational Water

Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

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

Water

Private: Yes
Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Well: Yes

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

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes

Bonus Room

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

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Basement: Yes
Underground: Yes

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
Storage: 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; One-Floor Living; 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

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Listing Office: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

Selling Office: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

Last Updated: January - 08 - 2025

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