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286 Watson Hill Road, Limerick, ME, 04048

3beds
3baths
2,500sqft
$625,000
$250price/sqft
$4,202/moest. monthly cost
$168,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! 10:30a-12pm A Private Hilltop Sanctuary at the Edge of the Wild. A Nature Lover's Paradise. A Homesteader's Dream. Tucked at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this beautifully rustic home sits perched on a gentle hill with one of Maine's most coveted backdrops: 300 acres of permanently protected forest managed by the Francis Small Land Trust. No neighbors will ever build there. Only the trees, the birdsong, and the seasons. Surrounding the house, four acres of lovingly maintained, organically managed orchards await you -- a working landscape that feeds both body and soul. Step inside and find wide pine floors worn smooth with warmth and history. At the heart of the home stands an enormous stone fireplace fitted with a wood stove that radiates steady, even heat throughout the house during Maine's long, beautiful winters. The open living room and kitchen flow naturally into a sunlit sunroom -- the perfect place to watch snow fall over the orchard. There are two first floor bedrooms and a full bathroom with slate shower. Upstairs is the large primary bedroom with ample closets. There are 3 additional bonus rooms that offer endless flexibility including a loft: another bedroom, a home gym, a studio, or office space. Outside, a sweeping deck overlooks the orchard and leads down to a grand stone firepit -- built for evenings under open skies. Seller just had a brand new septic system installed. Whether you're seeking a climate refuge, a serious homesteading venture, a retreat center, or simply a deeply peaceful place to live, this property meets you exactly where you are. It sits equidistant from the White Mountains, the Maine coast, and Portland -- close enough to everything, insulated from the taxes and bustle of all of it.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
2
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Line Elementary SchoolGrades PK-54.7 mi
6/10
Massabesic Middle SchoolGrades 6-810.7 mi
4/10
Massabesic High SchoolGrades 9-1213.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1977

Materials

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

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

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

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Partial

Bedroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Level: Second

Features

  • 1st Floor Bedroom,Shower
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,500

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Direct Vent Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,500
  • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Sunroom

  • Features: Four-Season
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: LIMEM5L4A
  • Zoning: Res/Farm&Fores

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 4 Acres
  • Features: Rural,Level,Open Lot,Pasture,Landscaped

Parking

  • Parking features: Paved,1 - 4 Spaces,On Site

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 StormRelatively High
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
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 $3,160$37,920
Home Insurance $202$2,424
Property Taxes $477$5,724
Electricity $363$4,360
Total$4,202$50,424

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$144,068/yr
40% on housing$126,060/yr
45% on housing$112,053/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: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.7%
7.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$250This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 04048$242
York County$380

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 04048$306
York County$295

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
2026-08-10Price change$599,000
2026-06-11Listed for sale$625,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMargaret Ellis
BrokeragePortside Real Estate Group

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