251 Cedar Grove Road, Dresden, ME 04342

$895,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,039 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 117,612 Status: Active
Current Price: $895,000 List Date: 5/16/2026 Last Modified: 7/29/2026

Overview

Description

What a beautiful and unique home set right on the Kennebec River, offering lovely sunset views from nearly every room in the house. Originally built in 1861 as a one-room schoolhouse, this special property has since been thoughtfully transformed into a warm and inviting residence full of character and charm. Designed with entertaining in mind, the home features a custom kitchen with cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, a large traditional dining room with a cozy gas stove, and a spacious living room with a gas fireplace. A newer family room addition just off the kitchen provides additional living space and comfort. The layout offers flexibility with a convenient first-floor bedroom, while the second-floor primary suite includes a luxurious bathroom retreat. The finished walkout basement offers a large additional room perfect for guests, hobbies, a home office, or recreation space. Additional highlights include brilliant wood and tile floors, a beautifully manicured yard with dire ...

Listing Details MLS# 1662515

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
251
Street Name
Cedar Grove
Street Type
Road
County
Lincoln
Town
Dresden
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04342
Zip +4
3013
Leased Land
No
Book
5865
Page
259
Map
Yes
Lot
41
Zoning
Rural Res
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
7211.19
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
875000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
10
# Bedrooms
3
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Color
Richmond Bisque
Year Built
1861
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2568
SqFt Finished Below Grade
471
SqFt Finished Total
3039
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
2.7
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
250
Source of Road Frontage
Deed
Total Half Baths
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
350
Water Frontage Owned
350
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Kennebec
Water Frontage Shared
0

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
Beverage Refrigerator
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Wall Oven
Yes
Washer
Yes

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Site

Open
Yes
Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Rural
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed
Yes

Water Body Type

River
Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded
Yes
River/Brook/Stream
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Basement

Bulkhead
Yes
Crawl Space
Yes
Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Radiator
Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled
Yes
Oil
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
On Site
Yes
Paved
Yes

Style

Greek Revival
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Generator Hookup
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Holding Tank
Yes
Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead
Yes

Water Heater

Separate Booster
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor
Yes
Other
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System
Yes
Cable
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Generator
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes
Auto Door Opener
Yes
Detached
Yes
Storage Above
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Formal
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Island
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
Second

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First

Office Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
Basement

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Deeded; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep View: Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Greek Revival Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Finished; Full; Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Bulkhead Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Composition; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air; Hot Water; Radiant; Radiator Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil Water Heater: Separate Booster Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Other; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Patio Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Cable; Central Vacuum; Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Storage Above Other Structures: Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Holding Tank; Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Living Room First
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Family Room First
Bedroom 1 First
Office First
Bedroom 2 Second
Primary Bedroom Second
Laundry Second
Other Room Basement
IDX
Listing Office: Rizzo Mattson
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207-622-9000

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