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Key Details
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 2,240 sqft
MLS Listing ID 1634558
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,240
Year Built 1780
Annual Tax Amount $4,354
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 6.700 Acres
Acres 6.7
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 2240
Property Description
An outstanding opportunity to own the oldest home in Bethel, Maine — The Historic Josiah Bean Farm (Circa 1780). This beautifully preserved 18th-century farmhouse now offers expanded acreage with 627 feet of direct river frontage at a greatly reduced price. The property has been surveyed and offers the option to be divided, creating exceptional potential for investment or future flexibility.
Once the site of Dustin's Ferry, which carried travelers across the Androscoggin River in the late 1700s and early 1800s, this treasured property blends rich history, natural beauty, and timeless New England character. With its extensive river frontage, you'll enjoy easy access for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, along with stunning mountain views in every season.
The home showcases classic period details, including:
Wide pine floors, original woodwork, and wainscoting
An authentic country kitchen with a vintage slate sink
Elegant brick fireplaces in the formal dining and living rooms
A cozy den, three second-floor bedrooms, and a summer kitchen full of charm
Step outside to a screened-in porch that overlooks open fields and the river — the perfect spot to unwind. The beautifully landscaped lot includes flower gardens, a one-car garage, a large attached shed, and an extra storage outbuilding.
Modern upgrades include:
A whole-house backup generator
New roofs installed six years ago
Chimney has been lined
New septic field installed two years ago
Bordering land protected by the Mahoosuc Land Trust, this property ensures lasting privacy, abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings — all just 10 minutes from downtown Bethel and 17 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort. Truly, an outstanding opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Maine history.
Location
State ME
County Oxford
Zoning None
Body of Water Androscoggin
Rooms
Basement Interior, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Master Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Living Room First
Dining Room First Wood Burning Fireplace
Kitchen First Eat-in Kitchen
Interior
Interior Features Bathtub
Heating Steam, Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Equipment Generator
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Refrigerator, Electric Range
Exterior
Parking Features Paved, On Site, Detached
Garage Spaces 1.0
View Y/N Yes
View Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Screened
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Well Landscaped, Open, Rural, Ski Resort
Foundation Granite
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Private
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Structure Type Clapboard,Wood Frame
Others
Energy Description Oil
