80 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle, ME, 04553
About This Home
Imagine walking to all conveniences from this in-town home! Ideal location for the shortest commute to all performing arts & sports activities sponsored by the high school. The front & side yards boast lovely gardens with minimal lawn to tend; the backyard is left natural as a wonderful wildlife habitat down to the marsh beyond. Built in mid-1940s with an addition in 1960s, this expanded Cape, with standing-seam metal roof, is bright & inviting with newer thermal-pane windows illuminating the generous living & dining rooms-ideal for gracious entertaining. Eat-in kitchen with built-in china cabinet is centrally located off the dining room. Sip your afternoon tea or hot toddy while enjoying a book or bird-watching in the sunroom with access to the large 14' x 21' deck. One-level living with a 1st floor bedroom next to the fully-tiled bathroom. Well-designed floor plan with side hallway access to laundry room, attached 1 car garage and staircase to the two 2nd floor bedrooms. Each upstairs bedroom enjoys an ensuite half bathroom. Recent installation of heat pumps deliver air-conditioning for those warmer summer days. The walkout daylight basement features a large finished Den, mechanical room and additional storage crawl space. Many upgrades completed, now waiting for your personal touches! For outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy The Mills at Damariscotta Lake, just 1 mile up the road, for swimming/kayaking/fishing/skating & for ocean activities, a short drive to Pemaquid Beach plus nearby hiking Preserves. Conveniences in the Twin Villages of Damariscotta & Newcastle include restaurants/cafes, award-winning Skidompha Library, town marina, movie & performing arts theaters, art galleries, grocery stores and LincolnHealth Hospital, an affiliate of Maine Medical Center in Portland. A short drive of 30-40 minutes to Brunswick & Bowdoin College, Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland and the Camden Hills for hiking/skiing. One hour to Portland Jetport.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Shingle Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Interior Entry,Crawl Space,Daylight,Finished,Full
Bedroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 92.43
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 13
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet,Half Bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 183.43
- Dimensions: 13 x 14.11
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet,Half Bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 162.265
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14.11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Den
- Level: Basement
- Area: 223
- Dimensions: 10 x 22.3
Dining Room
- Features: Built-in Features,Formal,Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 218.5
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 19
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,Bathtub,One-Floor Living,Shower,Storage
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Vinyl,Wood,Hardwood,Linoleum,Painted/Stained
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 220
- Finished area above ground: 1,994
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Heat Pump,Hot Water
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,214
- Total interior livable area: 2,214 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 136
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.6
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 7 x 12
Living Room
- Features: Built-in Features,Formal
- Level: First
- Area: 229.39000000000001
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 20.3
Sunroom
- Features: Four-Season,Heated
- Level: First
- Area: 78.39999999999999
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: NEWCM014L012
- Zoning: Residential
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 1.63 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot,City Lot,Near Golf Course,Near Public Beach,Neighborhood,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Sidewalks,Landscaped,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved,1 - 4 Spaces,On Site
- 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
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,245 | $26,940 |
| Home Insurance | $185 | $2,220 |
| Property Taxes | $602 | $7,224 |
| Electricity | $321 | $3,861 |
| Total | $3,353 | $40,236 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Price change | $444,000 |
| 2025-08-01 | Listed for sale | $469,000 |
| 2025-07-09 | Listing removed | $559,000 |
| 2024-12-07 | Listed for sale | $559,000 |
| 2002-09-16 | Sold | $155,000 |
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