274 Front Street, Richmond, ME 04357
$579,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,060
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
16,117
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$579,900
List Date:
1/20/2026
Last Modified:
4/23/2026
Description
William A. Ramsdell House - 173 yr. old Italianate Victorian built in 1853 by a ship's joiner who helped craft wooden sailing vessels for which the town was renowned. Dual revenue income possibilities - 1 BR in-law apt. and 2-story carriage house antique shop with pulley-run elevator and cupola with weathervane. Lovingly restored and maintained, it features 10' ceilings, original woodwork, hard wood floors with varying parquet designs, 7 different tin ceiling patterns, picture rail moldings and many other elegant period details including a separate service stair, and a 3-floor main staircase whose final steps curve upward as you enter your own cupola with window seats for wonderful river views. 8' X 30' covered porch off the kitchen, great for entertaining. Cozy, private back yard. Located in Richmond's historic district, minutes to restaurants, pub, grocery store, post office, hardware store, waterfront park and boat launch. Boat the Kennebec through Merrymeeting Bay to Bath and the open ocean. Across the Kennebec awaits historic Swan Island, a 2,019-acre Maine Wildlife Management Area for camping, hiking and more. Some furnishings negotiable. Commutable to Augusta, Waterville, Brunswick, Freeport, Portland, 1.5 hrs to Bangor. 19 min. to Wiscasset and the stunning Maine coast, under 2 hrs to Sugarloaf or Sunday River ski areas. Portland jetport just 47 min. away. 2.5 hrs to downtown Boston.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1649712
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Street #: 274
Street Name: Front
Street Type: Street
County: Sagadahoc
Town: Richmond
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04357
Zip +4: 1381
Leased Land: No
Book: 2020R
Page: 04495/All
Map: U01
Lot: 147
Zoning: Village
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 6074
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Geo Lat: 44.084028
Geo Lon: -69.80162
Contract Information
Status: Pending
Original List Price: 599000
List Price: $579,900
Current Price: $579,900
Property Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Year Built: 1853
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3060
SqFt Finished Total: 3060
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.37
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 135
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Status Change Info
Pending Date: 2026-04-22
Water Info
Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Kennebec River
Utilities
Utilities On: Yes
Property Features
Site: Corner Lot; Level; Open; Well Landscaped
Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Neighborhood
Roads: Paved; Public
Water Body Type: River
Recreational Water: Nearby; Public; Waterfront Tidal
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Style: Victorian
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: Bulkhead; Full
Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior
Foundation Materials: Granite; Stone
Roof: Shingle
Exterior: Clapboard
Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Radiator; Zoned
Heat Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Off Heating System; Oil
Cooling: None
Floors: Carpet; Wood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Fence; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available
Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans; Thermostat
Driveway: Gravel; Paved
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; On Street
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached; Storage Above
Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup
Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Kitchen
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Den
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Library
Level: First
Media Room
Level: Second
Documents
Property Disclosure (Main House) ›Listing Office: Kezar Realty
Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
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