689 Hard Scrabble Road, Sweden, ME 04040

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689 Hard Scrabble Road, Sweden, ME 04040

$627,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,428 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 282,269 Status: Closed

Current Price: $627,900 List Date: 7/26/2025 Last Modified: 10/14/2025

Overview

Description

RENNOVATED LOG HOME, lovingly remodeled to blend its classic log craftsmanship with many modern comforts. Natural wood, cathedral ceiling and a showstopper kitchen which features leathered granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, lighting and stainless appliances. 2 dining areas, perfect for entertaining while gorgeous wood and tile floors grace the living space. A soaring stone fireplace reaches to 2nd floor height with a brand new propane insert adding easy warmth and ambiance. A fun and functional loft overlooks the great room and leads to a 2nd floor primary suite. Two more bedrooms and a full bath located off the first floor and share access to a private screen porch for summer breezes. Integral first-floor porch is ideal for quiet relaxation or work/studio space. An open walk-out basement provides loads of extra storage or finish-able space. There is also a separate workshop in an 'extra' basement space, plus a large garden shed. Set 6.48 acres with 1000' of road frontage for a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1624449

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 689
Street Name: Hard Scrabble
Street Type: Road
County: Oxford
Town: Sweden
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04040
Leased Land: No
Book: 5814
Page: 559
Map: R01
Block: -
Lot: 25 Partial
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
School District: RSU 72/MSAD 72
Full Tax Amount $: 4300
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 650000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed: Partial
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Color: Brown
Year Built: 2003
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2428
SqFt Finished Total: 2428
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 6.48
Source of Acreage: Survey
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 1079
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-09-06
Closed Date: 2025-10-10
Closed Price: 627900

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

More Information

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: BMARTIN@MAINE.RR.COM

Site

Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Recreational Water

Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
Nearby: Yes
Public: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes

Construction

Log: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Basement

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

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Log Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Other: Yes
Saltbox: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 10.5
Bedroom 1 Width: 20

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Length: 10.5
Bedroom 2 Width: 15.5

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes
Porch-Screened: Yes

Equipment

Other Equipment: Yes
Satellite Dish: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Length: 8
Den Level: First
Den Width: 12

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 12.5
Dining Room Width: 12.5

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 8
Kitchen Width: 16

Kitchen Amenities

Island: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 13
Living Room Width: 25

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Loft

Loft: Yes
Loft Length: 9
Loft Width: 8

Loft Amenities

Ladder: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 18.5
Primary Bedroom Width: 20

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 1 Length: 8
Other Room 1 Width: 10

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: First
Other Room 2 Length: 8.5
Other Room 2 Width: 12.5

Other Room 3

Other Room 3: Yes
Other Room 3 Level: First
Other Room 3 Length: 25
Other Room 3 Width: 17

Room Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Rural Roads: Public Recreational Water: Lake/Fresh Water; Nearby; Public; River/Brook/Stream View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Other; Saltbox Construction: Log; Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Metal; Shingle Exterior: Log Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - Hookup; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Other Equipment; Satellite Dish Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Other Room	8.00	10.00	First
Other Room 2	8.50	12.50	First
Kitchen	8.00	16.00	First
Dining Room	12.50	12.50	First
Den	8.00	12.00	First
Living Room	13.00	25.00	First
Other Room 3	25.00	17.00	First
Bedroom 1	10.50	20.00	First
Bedroom 2	10.50	15.50	First
Primary Bedroom	18.50	20.00	Second
Loft	9.00	8.00	Second

Documents

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Listing Office: Badger Peabody & Smith Realty

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Last Updated: October - 14 - 2025

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