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72 Dutch Gap Road, Chesterville, ME, 04938

4beds
2baths
1,564sqft
$414,000
$265price/sqft
$2,948/moest. monthly cost
$117,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step back in time and embrace the charm of country living with this beautifully maintained Circa 1870s homestead situated on 7 picturesque acres of surveyed property! This spacious home features 4 bedrooms and 1½ baths, offering plenty of room for family, guests, or a peaceful rural retreat. The established grounds are a gardener's dream, boasting mature fruit trees, a fenced vegetable garden, productive raspberry patches, and perennial rhubarb. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature with frontage on a trout stream that winds along the back edge of the property, creating a serene setting for relaxation and outdoor recreation. There is also a good sized field ready to be fenced for livestock! The large two-story New England barn provides abundant storage, workshop space, and vehicle parking, making it ideal for hobby farming, equipment storage, or future projects. Whether you're looking for a homestead, hobby farm, or country getaway, this rare property offers history, character, and the opportunity to enjoy Maine's natural beauty right outside your door! Additional acreage may be available.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
16
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1874

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab,Granite,Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Metal,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Aluminum Siding,Clapboard,Shingle Siding,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

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

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Partial

Bedroom2

  • Features: Closet
  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Features: Closet
  • Level: Second

Bedroom4

  • Features: Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Dining Area,Formal
  • Level: First

Features

  • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath,Bathtub,Pantry,Shower,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window features: Storm Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl,Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,564

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Wood Stove
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,564
  • Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Nook,Pantry
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Heat Stove,Informal
  • Level: First

Office

  • Level: Second

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Full Bath,Laundry/Laundry Hook-up,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: CHEEMR06L031
  • Zoning: per town
  • Other equipment: Internet Access Available

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Fields,Trees/Woods
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterbody name: Norrigewock Stream
  • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 687,Waterfrontage Owned: 687

Lot

  • Lot size: 7 Acres
  • Features: Rural,Agricultural,Farm,Harvestable Crops,Open Lot,Pasture,Rolling Slope

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Gravel,5 - 10 Spaces
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Winter Weather
Lightning
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe 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 $2,093$25,116
Home Insurance $189$2,268
Property Taxes $422$5,064
Electricity $244$2,930
Total$2,948$35,376

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$101,074/yr
40% on housing$88,440/yr
45% on housing$78,613/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: 8.5%
8.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.7%
7.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.7%
3.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$265This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 04938$187
Franklin County$250

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 04938
Franklin County$199

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-18Price change$399,000
2026-07-28Price change$414,000
2026-06-15Price change$419,000
2026-06-15Listed for sale$474,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJodi Hollingsworth
BrokerageCounty Seat Realty

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