See other homes in:
Primary listing photo
Listing photo 2
Listing photo 3
Listing photo 4
Listing photo 5

500 Plains Road, Harrison, ME, 04040

3beds
1baths
1,110sqft
$299,900
$270price/sqft
$2,085/moest. monthly cost
$83,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Waterfront Dreams Start Here on Crooked River If you've been waiting for the right waterfront property at the right price, your search may be over. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Crooked River, this private year-round retreat offers the Maine lifestyle buyers dream about--morning coffee overlooking the water, afternoons spent kayaking or fishing from your own backyard, and peaceful evenings watching wildlife as the river gently flows by. Crooked River is one of Western Maine's most treasured natural waterways, known for its exceptional fishing, paddling, and scenic beauty. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, vacation retreat, or investment property, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find--especially at this price. Inside, you'll find comfortable single-level living with a fully applianced kitchen, updated electrical panel, durable metal roof, and an efficient Ashley wood-burning stove that makes winter evenings warm and inviting. The dry full basement with bulkhead access offers finished bonus space perfect for a family room, home office, game room, home gym, or hobby space. Outside, an oversized storage shed easily accommodates kayaks, canoes, fishing gear, lawn equipment, and everything needed to enjoy four seasons of outdoor recreation. Move in today and personalize the cosmetic finishes over time while enjoying the features that truly matter--private waterfront, year-round access, peaceful surroundings, and a lifestyle that simply can't be duplicated. Located just minutes from Harrison, Bridgton, and Norway, you'll have convenient access to lakes, skiing, hiking, golf, restaurants, shopping, and all the outdoor adventures that make Western Maine such a sought-after destination. With its recent price improvement, this is one of the best opportunities on the market to own private, year-round waterfront... offering a combination of location, privacy, recreation, and value! Open House Sun 7/

Getting Around

10
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
17
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1977

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedroom3

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Den

  • Level: Basement

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • 1st Floor Bedroom,Bathtub,Storage
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Storm Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Linoleum
  • Finished area below ground: 150
  • Finished area above ground: 960

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Wood Stove
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,110
  • Total interior livable area: 1,110 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: HRRSM27L0009B
  • Zoning: RES
  • Other equipment: Internet Access Available

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Fields,Scenic,Trees/Woods
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterbody name: Crooked River
  • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 259,Waterfrontage Owned: 259

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.25 Acres
  • Features: Near Town,Rural,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Wooded

Parking

  • Parking features: Other,5 - 10 Spaces

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,516$18,192
Home Insurance $148$1,776
Property Taxes $177$2,124
Electricity $244$2,930
Total$2,085$25,020

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$71,485/yr
40% on housing$62,550/yr
45% on housing$55,600/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.7%
7.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.2%
-0.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$270This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 04040$316
Cumberland County$369

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 04040$262
Cumberland County$317

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-08Pending sale$299,900
2026-07-27Price change$299,900
2026-07-20Price change$319,000
2026-06-26Price change$329,000
2026-05-13Listed for sale$339,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJenny Hawley
BrokerageHearth & Key Realty

Similar Homes