Last Sold Price
3 beds1,147 sqft$157/sqft
148 W Franklin Rd, Franklin, ME 04634

Description

Looking for a home beside the shore, in a rural neighborhood, and just a ten minute drive to the city of Ellsworth? Look no further. This charming three bedroom, New England farmhouse, is situated on Taunton Bay, with views of Schoodic in the distance. With 225' of water frontage, there is plenty of room for family and friends to relax and enjoy the view, or put in the kayaks and go for a paddle. The home itself has had many recent renovations including a rebuilt mudroom, and bathroom with laundry...Looking for a home beside the shore, in a rural neighborhood, and just a ten minute drive to the city of Ellsworth? Look no further. This charming three bedroom, New England farmhouse, is situated on Taunton Bay, with views of Schoodic in the distance. With 225' of water frontage, there is plenty of room for family and friends to relax and enjoy the view, or put in the kayaks and go for a paddle. The home itself has had many recent renovations including a rebuilt mudroom, and bathroom with laundry on the first floor. A large kitchen, galley pantry and living area makes up the rest of the first floor area. The outside deck overlooking the bay, is the added plus to this already move in perfect home.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Katherine Rinfret • ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
    P: (207) 947-3363 C: (207) 951-4192 krinfret@eradawson.com

Property Details for 148 West Franklin Road

Status
MLS #
1416207
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$1,888 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1889
Lot Size
1.09 AC / 47,480 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, New Englander
Style
Farmhouse, New Englander
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
shoreland

Location

Listing Courtesy of ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Sold By ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

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Building Information for 148 West Franklin Road

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size1.09 AC / 47,480 SF

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$1,072 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$915

Property Taxes

$157

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 148 West Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 120
  • Directions: From Ellsworth, Maine, take US-1 to ME-182 E. Tum left onto ME-182 E. Drive approx. 3 miles, destination will be on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.57341
  • Longitude: -$68.27
  • Water Frontage Owned: 225.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $225.00
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Taunton Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: FRKL-000001-000000-000017
  • Tax Lot: 017
  • Tax Book Number: 4236
  • Tax Map Number: 1
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,888.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: Other Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 24
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Size Area: 1.09
  • Lot Size Source: Seller
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 47480.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 415.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Seller
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1147.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 1147.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1889
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $163.03
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Features: Pantry
Room Information
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 148 West Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1416207

$180,000
Jul 8, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1416207

May 4, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1416207

$187,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1416207

$180,000
07/08/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1416207

05/04/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1416207

$187,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 148 West Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,680Additions$90,500Total$150,180
Tax Record2025$2,193 ($183 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size47,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNFRKL M:01 L:017

Schools near 148 West Franklin Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 24.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain View School
PublicPK to 5

Sumner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sumner Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 148 West Franklin Road, Franklin, ME 04634
$180,000
3
1,147
47,480
$170,000
3
1,344
240,015
2,799,601
43,560
827,640
100,188

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