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About this home
Set among rolling fields and surrounded by five lush acres, this spacious home offers peaceful views, privacy, and plenty of room to make it your own. Sunny exposure fills the home from front to back, from the generous living room to the sunroom overlooking the surrounding landscape. The kitchen features bar seating and easy access to the back deck for grilling and outdoor dining, while a separate dining room offers additional space to gather. A first-floor bedroom, full bath, and laundry provide the option for single-level living. A den and upper landing create flexible spaces for a home office, reading nook, or hobbies, while two large bedrooms upstairs offer plenty of room for family or guests. Looking for more space? A substantial unfinished bonus area above the garage offers exciting potential for future expansion. Set well back from the road with mature landscaping and broad pastoral surroundings, the property lends itself beautifully to gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or simply enjoying a little more breathing room.
Totaling approximately 133 acres in the heart of Buxton, this remarkable property offers open fields, mature woodlands, exceptional privacy, and significant long-term potential. Held by the same family since 1977, the land has been carefully maintained, with expansive fields, established tree lines, and an extraordinary sense of space. The property can be divided into two distinct components: 127+/- acres with residential development potential and an approximately 5+/- acre parcel improved with a three bedroom Cape style home. A subdivision concept has been prepared for the larger parcel, illustrating the potential for a 23 lot cluster subdivision and presenting a compelling opportunity for future residential development. Set well back from the road at the end of a long paved drive, the home was built in 2004 and enjoys peaceful views across its private setting. The interior features hardwood floors, a kitchen with gas range, formal dining room, first-floor bedroom, dedicated office, three-season sunroom, central vacuum, walk-out basement, and an attached two car garage. A collection of barns and outbuildings, offered as-is, provides the opportunity for renovation to create additional storage, workshop, or equipment space, or for removal to create more open land. Just 35 minutes from Portland, 701 River Road represents one of Buxton's most significant land offerings, equally suited for those seeking a private estate, a long-term investment, or the opportunity to thoughtfully shape the property's next chapter.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,395 (+21.9%)
$384,500 + $615,100
$999,600
2024
$9,347 (−10.6%)
$384,500 + $466,000
$850,500
2023
$10,453 (+1.8%)
$387,100 + $615,100
$1,002,200
2022
$10,273 (+30.5%)
$387,100 + $616,100
$1,003,200
2021
$7,873 (−0.8%)
$251,900 + $292,553
$544,453
2020
$7,938 (+7.2%)
$251,900 + $292,553
$544,453
2019
$7,406 (+4.8%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2018
$7,066 (+4.0%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2017
$6,796 (+4.2%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2016
$6,521 (+0.8%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2015
$6,471 (+2.0%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2014
$6,346 (+1.6%)
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
2013
$6,246
$251,900 + $247,800
$499,700
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
133 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,400
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
2004
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
York County
APN
197498
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Buxton, ME • 04093
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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35
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Buxton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 701 River Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $475,000 and $640,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $475K to $640K.