Last Sold Price
3 beds2,321 sqft$215/sqft
160-164 Southern Bay Rd, Penobscot, ME 04476

Description

The Way Life Should Be! The Fourth Generation Staples Farm is on the market for the first time since the 1850's. Located in the Village of South Penobscot, just minutes from Blue Hill & Castine, this 105 acre (25 in fields) working farm hosts multiple buildings: it comes complete with c. 1800 original 3 bedroom 2 bath farm house with newer custom kitchen; 2 bed 1 bath guest house; c. 1800 original 4-story post & beam barn; 24'x60' barn built in 1996; historic detached 2-story garage; and historic...The Way Life Should Be! The Fourth Generation Staples Farm is on the market for the first time since the 1850's. Located in the Village of South Penobscot, just minutes from Blue Hill & Castine, this 105 acre (25 in fields) working farm hosts multiple buildings: it comes complete with c. 1800 original 3 bedroom 2 bath farm house with newer custom kitchen; 2 bed 1 bath guest house; c. 1800 original 4-story post & beam barn; 24'x60' barn built in 1996; historic detached 2-story garage; and historic shop building. The farmhouse was purchased by the current owner's great-grandfather. There is an old photo available that shows the great-grandparents standing outside the home in c.1850. In 2006, a 25'x25' custom kitchen was built where the old ell section of the home existed. The kitchen has granite counter tops & granite window sills, 18' tile floor with radiant heat, custom made cabinetry with reeded glass doors, nickel drawer pulls & knobs, gas range, Bosch DW, large fridge, large deep farm house sink, bi-level kitchen island with power, walk in pantry, mud room with storage area below the stairs leading to the second floor great room, double French glass doors, several windows overlooking the fields, and wood box for a 1933 Star Kineo wood stove flanked by brick wall & chimney. The stove has been re-built by Bryant Stove works of Bangor. NOTE, the write up is continued in documents.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/24/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Colannino • AFM Real Estate
    P: (207)-266-7355 C: (207)-266-7355 John.Colannino@afmforest.com

Property Details for 160-164 Southern Bay Road

Status
MLS #
1486076
Days on Market
107
Taxes
$4,137 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1800
Lot Size
105.00 AC / 4,573,800 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Style
Farmhouse
View
Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res/General

Location

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Building Information for 160-164 Southern Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size105.00 AC / 4,573,800 SF

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$2,886 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

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$2,541

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$345

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Property Information for 160-164 Southern Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Interior Lot, Near Town
  • Page: 701 & 80
  • Directions: In the Village of SOUTH Penobscot from the intersection of Routes 175 & 177 travel north 1/4 mile on Route 175 to 160 Southern Bay Road on your right. Look for Staples Farm on the Barn
  • Latitude: 44.455921
  • Longitude: -$68.70
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 12 & 27
  • Tax Book Number: 6952 & 6380
  • Tax Map Number: 7 & 22
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,137.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, Other
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Other Parking
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Harvestable Crops, Farm, Level, Wooded, Interior Lot, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 105.0
  • Lot Size Area: 105.0
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4573800.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Acreage Other Source: Tree Growth Map
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Front Other Source: Measured on map
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 400.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Other
  • Site: Agricultural, Farm, Harvestable Crops, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2321.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 2321.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1800
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $236.54
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Driveway: Gravel, Paved
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Other Amenities, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Other Appliances: Wood cook stove
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Radiant, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2: Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 160-164 Southern Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1486076

$500,000
Jul 16, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1486076

Feb 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1486076

$549,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1486076

$500,000
07/16/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1486076

02/01/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1486076

$549,000

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Schools near 160-164 Southern Bay Road

This home is within Penobscot Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Penobscot Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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