285 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk, ME 04043

$1,400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,131 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,400,000 List Date: 7/26/2024 Last Modified: 1/31/2025

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own this sun-filled three-story home in a highly desirable area of coastal Kennebunk. This building's history includes use as the Kennebunk Beach area Post Office. Having been a 2-unit property for over 40 years (2 separate condos), opportunities await to create a single family home, or generate income from one or both units. The home sits on a generously sized lot with ample parking space for both units as well as open lawn space for family activities and gatherings. The first floor unit with it's wrap around porch offers an open floor plan for easy entertaining plus 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The second unit which had the entire upper level replaced in 2008 is currently set up as 1 bedroom with 2 full baths but could be converted to 2 bedrooms. Aside from beautiful coastal vistas all the way to the Nubble Lighthouse visible from it's windows and decks, this home's number one asset is its location including walking distance to Mother's Beach and KBIA as wel ...

Listing Details MLS# 1598294

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
285
Street Name
Beach
Street Type
Avenue
County
York
Town
Kennebunk
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04043
Leased Land
No
Book
16826/3998
Page
298/339
Map
95
Block
61
Lot
001/002
Zoning
CR
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
11233
Tax Year
23

Contract Information

Original List Price
1595000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
11
# Bedrooms
5
Total Full Baths
4
Total Baths
4
Color
tan
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2131
SqFt Finished Total
2131
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.19
Source of Acreage
Survey
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
50
Source of Road Frontage
Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2024-11-15
Closed Date
2025-01-30
Closed Price
1400000

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean

More Information

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
First

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
Second

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
Third

Room Features

Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Open; Sidewalks Location: Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Town Roads: Paved; Public Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; None; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Equipment: Cable; Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel; Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 First
Primary Bedroom Third
Other Room Third
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Living Room Second
Dining Room Second
Den Second
IDX
Listing Office: The Aland Realty Group
Selling Office: Carey & Giampa, LLC
Last Updated: January - 31 - 2025
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