A house built in 1838 is listed for sale at 2 Sewall Road in South Berwick, Maine, for $249,999. The property has three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a 0.34-acre lot. It is being sold as-is and needs extensive renovation.
Inside the House
The listing reports seven rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, wood and tile flooring, two fireplaces, and a basement with a brick-and-mortar foundation.
The current MLS listing gives the home’s area as 648 square feet, while older public records report 1,296 square feet. Buyers should verify the finished living area and understand what each measurement includes.
Exterior and Lot
The property occupies approximately 0.34 acres, or 14,810 square feet. The backyard is framed by trees, and the house is tucked away from the main road. The listing reports parking for one to four vehicles but does not list a driveway.
According to the seller, the rear section of the roof is about five years old, while the remaining roof dates to 2016.
Condition and Renovation Needs
The house requires a full rehabilitation and is being sold as-is. The seller states that the electrical system uses fuses and that there is currently no heating system. Although a structured listing field mentions oil heating, the seller’s written description specifically says no heating system is installed. The property is connected to public water and sewer.
Prospective buyers should inspect the structure, foundation, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems and budget for a heating installation and other repairs.
Location
The house is near downtown South Berwick, with access to Dover, New Hampshire, and routes toward Eliot, Kittery, and Portsmouth. An open house was scheduled for October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon; confirm with the listing agent before attending.
Property Details
- 💰 Asking price: $249,999
- 📍 Address: 2 Sewall Rd, South Berwick, ME 03908
- 🏡 Year built: 1838
- 🏠 Property type: single-family residence
- 🛏️ Bedrooms: 3
- 🛁 Bathrooms: 1 full
- 📐 Area: 648 sq. ft. reported by current MLS; older public records report 1,296 sq. ft.
- 🌳 Lot size: 0.34 acres (approximately 14,810 sq. ft.)
- 🔥 Fireplaces: 2 reported
- 🪵 Flooring: wood and tile
- 🏠 Basement: brick-and-mortar foundation, interior access
- 🚗 Parking: 1–4 spaces reported; no driveway listed
- 🌡️ Heating: no installed system, according to seller
- ⚡ Electrical: fuses
- 🏠 Roof: rear section approximately five years old; remainder reportedly from 2016
- 💧 Water and sewer: public
- 🔨 Condition: full renovation required; sold as-is
- 💵 2025 property taxes: $5,084
- 📋 MLS: 1686157
Price and availability may change. See the original Zillow listing or the Maine Listings property page for photographs and current information.
