689 Hard Scrabble Road, Sweden, ME 04040 - Photo 1

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$627,900

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
2 Partial Baths
2,428 Sq. Ft.
6.48 Acres

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Property Description

RENNOVATED LOG HOME, lovingly remodeled to blend its classic log craftsmanship with many modern comforts. Natural wood, cathedral ceiling and a showstopper kitchen which features leathered granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, lighting and stainless appliances. 2 dining areas, perfect for entertaining while gorgeous wood and tile floors grace the living space. A soaring stone fireplace reaches to 2nd floor height with a brand new propane insert adding easy warmth and ambiance. A fun and functional loft overlooks the great room and leads to a 2nd floor primary suite. Two more bedrooms and a full bath located off the first floor and share access to a private screen porch for summer breezes. Integral first-floor porch is ideal for quiet relaxation or work/studio space. An open walk-out basement provides loads of extra storage or finish-able space. There is also a separate workshop in an "extra" basement space, plus a large garden shed. Set 6.48 acres with 1000' of road frontage for added privacy. Stonewalls, perennials and a sunny yard to play, plus a seasonal cold water brook and woodsy serenity abuts Bridgton with nearby trails to Highland Research Forest. 3 miles to Highland golf course and easy access to snow mobile trails, Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton, all within the district for Fryeburg Academy High School. A stunning property to make your forever home or a fun-tastic vacation retreat in the lakes' region of Maine with an additional abutting 4 acres available.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 689 Hardscrabble Rd

General

Sold For: $627,900
Taxes: $4,300 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS ID: 5043434
Added to Site: 236 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Gas Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Laundry Hookups, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet, Programmable Thermostat, 1st Floor Laundry
Fireplace: Yes
Appliances: Down Draft Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom: 18.5 x 20, Level 2
Bedroom 1: 10.5 x 20, Level 1
Bedroom 2: 10.5 x 15.5, Level 1

Other Rooms

Foyer/Entry: 8 x 10, Level 1
Living Room: 13 x 25, Level 1
Kitchen: Kitchen, 8 x 16, Level 1
Dining Room: Dining Room, 12.5 x 12.5, Level 1
Breakfast Room: 8.5 x 12.5, Level 1
Den: Den, 8 x 12, Level 1
Loft: 6 x +11 x, Level 2
Studio: 7 x 15, Level 1

Additional Information

Equipment: HW/Batt Smoke Detector, Gas Stove

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden Space, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Double Pane Window(s)
Color: Dark Brown

Parking

Parking: Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Unpaved

Location

County: Oxford
Driving Directions: From Bridgton (Rt 302 East) turn onto Highland Rd at town beach. Go 2.4 mi and continue onto Chadbourne Hill Rd for .5 mi. At Middle Ridge intersection, left onto Upper Ridge Rd for 2.2 mi. Becomes Hardscrabble Rd. in Sweden, 1st on left after Common Dr. Note: (GPS may say Ridlonville Rd).

School Information

School District: MSAD #72
Elementary School: New Suncook Elementary
Middle School: Molly Ockett Middle School
High School: Fryeburg Academy

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water

Utilities

Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private

Structural Information

Construction Status: Existing
Basement Entrance: Walkout
Basement Desc.: Concrete, Full, Other, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout
Foundation Size: 26 x 38, 8 x 26, 11 x 46
Roof: Metal, Asphalt Shingles
Stories/Levels: 1.5
Square Feet: 2,428
Finished Total: 2,428 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,428 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2003

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 6.48
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 282,269
Lot Dimensions: 6 x +11 x
Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
Frontage Feet: 1079
Driveway/Sidewalk: Gravel
Zoning: Residential

Water Features

Water Access: Yes
Water Front Type: Lake
Water Front Name: Stearns Pond

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $263.55
Tax Amount: $4,300
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure, Septic Design, Survey, Tax Map
Surveyed: Yes
Block: -
Lot Number: 25 Partial

Listed by Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, Bernadette Donohue
Sold by A Non PrimeMLS Agency, A non. PrimeMLS member

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Listed by Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, Bernadette Donohue
Sold by A Non PrimeMLS Agency, A non. PrimeMLS member

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Schools

Schools serving 689 Hardscrabble Rd

School District:School Administrative District 72

Name	Grades	Distance
New Suncook School 95 Main Street, Lovell, ME 04051	K-4	8 mi
Molly Ockett School 25 Molly ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME 04037	5-8	13 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 689 Hardscrabble Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/10/2025

Sold

$627,900

-1.88%

MLS

8/27/2025

Price Reduced

$639,900

-1.55%

MLS

5/29/2025

Listed

$650,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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689 Hardscrabble Rd, Sweden, ME 04040 - Photo 1

Sold

$627,900