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

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 added privacy. Stonewalls, perennials and a sunny yard to play, plus a seasonal cold water brook and woodsy serenity abuts Bridgton with nearby trails to Highland Research Forest. 3 miles to Highland golf course and easy access to snow mobile trails, Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton, all within the district for Fryeburg Academy High School. A stunning property to make your forever home or a fun-tastic vacation retreat in the lakes' region of Maine with an additional abutting 4 acres available. Less than 60 miles to the seacoast, the city of Portland and jetport, with easy access to main roads leading to nearby Lovell, Bridgton, Naples, Fryeburg and Harrison amenities as well as the Mt Washington Valley, NH. As part of the MSAD72 school district, students & parents benefit from Fryeburg's Internationally renowned Academy education and Performing Arts Center.

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More Information 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 Geo Lat: 44.119168 Geo Lon: -70.741437

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 650000 Sold Price: $627,900 Current Price: $627,900

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: 1 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 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

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: BMARTIN@MAINE.RR.COM

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

Other Room Length: 8.00 Width: 10.00 Level: First Other Room 2 Length: 8.50 Width: 12.50 Level: First Kitchen Length: 8.00 Width: 16.00 Level: First Dining Room Length: 12.50 Width: 12.50 Level: First Den Length: 8.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First Living Room Length: 13.00 Width: 25.00 Level: First Other Room 3 Length: 25.00 Width: 17.00 Level: First Bedroom 1 Length: 10.50 Width: 20.00 Level: First Bedroom 2 Length: 10.50 Width: 15.50 Level: First Primary Bedroom Length: 18.50 Width: 20.00 Level: Second Loft Length: 9.00 Width: 8.00 Level: Second
Listing Office: Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Last Updated: October - 14 - 2025
689 Hard Scrabble Road, Sweden, ME 04040- MLS# 1624449
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