The Shady Nook Homestead immediately captures your attention with a farmhouse featuring a beautiful farmer's porch, lawn, and mature trees situated on 13 acres with 640+/- feet of frontage on the mighty Kennebec River. Circa early 1840's it offers approximately 2,900+/- sq ft of living space with gleaming wood floors; eat- in kitchen features an antique stove and the laundry conveniently shares the pantry area; billiard/game room is perfect for entertaining; dining room with built-in, living room fireplace has a stove insert for those chilly evenings and first floor bath complete the first floor. The second level offers 4 bedrooms and a second bath. As you make your way to the outdoor amenities: there is a detached garage that fits 4 average sized vehicles with storage above: you'll be greeted with an outdoor riding arena, paddock, and barn. The custom-built Lester Uni-Frame 3800+ sq ft barn with an office, 8 stalls, 2 water hydrants, wash stall, hay storage, filon skylite panels for natural light, drainage, and equipment/RV/boat parking under the canopy. Located in the heart of Central Maine in Vassalboro it's just a short commute to Augusta/Waterville.
Active
$720,000
98 Burleigh Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989
4beds
2,930sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
13.65 Acres Lot
$689,600 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageOutdoor riding arenaGleaming wood floorsAntique stoveMature treesDining room with built-in
- 174 days |
- 433 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 07:00am
Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1630470
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Heat Stove
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Mud room
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,930
- Total interior livable area: 2,930 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,930
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Kennebec River
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 640,Waterfrontage Owned: 640
Lot
- Size: 13.65 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: VASSM004L015
- Zoning: Res/Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Farmhouse,New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vassalboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $334,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,528
- Date on market: 7/15/2025
Estimated market value
$689,600
$655,000 - $724,000
$2,555/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $720,000-9.9%$246/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1630470 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Maine Listings #1538698 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $799,000$273/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1538698 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,454 +4.8% | $334,100 |
| 2023 | $4,250 +6% | $334,100 +20% |
| 2022 | $4,009 -0.5% | $278,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,656/mo
Principal & interest
$2792
Property taxes
$612
Home insurance
$252
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04989
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Vassalboro Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.6 mi
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