608 River Road, Newcastle, ME 04553 (MLS# 1676638)

608 River Road, Newcastle, ME 04553

New Listing

$1,250,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,856 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 299,257 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 8/18/2026 Last Modified: 8/20/2026

Overview

Description

Rare find! A magnificent pre-Revolutionary War Colonial home, set far back from the road, on nearly 7 acres of mature gardens, fruit trees, stone outcroppings, manicured lawn, farm pond, & guest house/office. Abutting Dodge Point Preserve, w/ direct walking access to public hiking trails & sandy beach on Damariscotta River- enjoy ease in launching your kayak or taking a swim. The 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features 3 working fireplaces w/ double-walled chimneys & original mantels in paneled surrounds. The chef's kitchen custom-built cabinetry is by The Kennebec Company complete w/ fireslate counter & deep farm sink, Blue Star 6 burner range w/ convection oven--defrost & sabbath settings & Sub-Zero refrigerator. Many windows have been replaced w/ super energy-efficient Anderson 400 Series Woodwright windows. The elegant dining room w/ exposed beams, chair-rail & gorgeous wide-board floors features an original wooden mantel that contains the engraved signature of an early owner- William Do ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1676638

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 608
Street Name: River
Street Type: Road
County: Lincoln
Town: Newcastle
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04553
Zip +4: 4011
Leased Land: No
Book: 4707
Page: 175
Map: 3
Lot: 75
Zoning: Rural
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 10329
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1250000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Furniture: Unfurnished
Color: Ivory
Year Built: 1775
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2856
SqFt Finished Total: 2856
SqFt Source: Public Records
Other Source of Square Footage: Plus, 1080 sq ft in office/1 bdrm apt. in garage
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 6.87
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Acreage Other Source: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Levels

Two: Yes

More Information

Site

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

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy Efficiency

Smart Electric Meter: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Other: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Underground: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Door Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Amenities

Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Formal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: Second

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Office Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season: Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Formal: Yes
Four-Season: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Town; Rural Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Recreational Water: Nearby View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Other Style: Colonial Structure Type: Post & Beam Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar; Stone Roof: Composition; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Storm Window(s) Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Patio Equipment: Generator; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Smart Electric Meter Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Library	First
Sunroom	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Primary Bedroom	Second
Laundry	Second
Office	First

Documents

Deed Public Access ›

Survey ›

FEMA Map ›

Main House: HHE-200 ›

Studio Apt: HHE-200 ›

Tax Map ›

Improvements & Attributes List ›

Property Disclosures & Lead Addendum ›

Listing Office: Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2026

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