165 Ripley Road
























Description
This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect investment opportunity, offering solid updates, unique features, and room to expand. Nestled on a spacious in-town lot, the property boasts a chimney with two flues—currently utilizing just one heating source—offering the potential for a second stove or heating option. Major systems have already been updated for peace of mind, including a new boiler,...Investor's Opportunity! Versatile 3-Bedroom Home with Bonus Features and Expansion Potential-
This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect investment opportunity, offering solid updates, unique features, and room to expand. Nestled on a spacious in-town lot, the property boasts a chimney with two flues—currently utilizing just one heating source—offering the potential for a second stove or heating option. Major systems have already been updated for peace of mind, including a new boiler, new water heater, an updated electrical servicer, and a generator hook-up. Efficiency Maine installed blown insulation in both the attic and basement in 2019, improving energy efficiency and comfort. The property includes a heated storage room in the garage, ideal for a workshop or hobby space. The den adds flexibility as a home office, guest room, or cozy retreat. The roof features updated shingles (2018), and outside, you'll find remnants of an inground pool and a decorative water fountain, offering landscaping and design opportunities. A standout feature is the barn with an upper level that presents expansion potential—perfect for creating an in-law suite, studio, or additional rental income. Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, rent, or build out more value over time, this affordable property is bursting with potential. Schedule your viewing today! This sale is strictly for the house/barn. The storage unit, and the land of the storage unit are not included-see survey This sale is only 'part of' the book/page listed above New deed will be wrote by the sellers attorney reflecting the division of the current deed/new row during the transfer of ownership
- Listed by: Jessica Roderick 207.416.7194 jessicalroderick@gmail.com • Realty of Maine
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$149,000
Avg days on market
96
Sale-to-list ratio
88.7%
Dexter, ME
9 comparable properties found
Location
$971 per month
$747
$223
Property information
165 Ripley Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,681 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Penobscot County
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
- Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
- View: Fields, Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: No
- Waterfront Features: Lake/Fresh Water, Nearby, Public
- Zoning: Rural
Building Information
- Year Built: 1820
- Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Railroad
- Page: 342
- Zoning Overlay: Yes
- Directions: Travel down Main Street in Dexter, and continue out Route 23 approximately 1+/- mile. The property is on the right. Sign is up.
- Latitude: 45.010701
- Longitude: -$69.30
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: DEXT-000019-000000-000009-D000000
- Tax Lot: 009-D
- Tax Book Number: 14848
- Tax Map Number: 19
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,681.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Storage
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Storage Above
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Railroad, Farm, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Right of Way, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
- Lot Size Acres: 0.75
- Lot Size Area: 0.75
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Size Square Feet: 32670.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Farm, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Right of Way, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2100.0
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 2100.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Surveyed: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1820
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Granite
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Fiber Cement
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
- Color: Yellow
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $66.62
- Property Repairs Y/N: No
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Insulated Foundation
- Green Energy Efficient: Ceiling Fans, Insulated Foundation
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Gas: Bottled
- Recreational Water: Lake/Fresh Water, Nearby, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Fiber Cement
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Ground, Shower, Storage
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 7
- Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Oil, Propane, Baseboard, Zoned
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, 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
Bonus Room
- Bonus Room: Bonus Room
- Bonus Room Level: First
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Level: First
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level, Washer Hookup
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History
165 Ripley Road
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1619006 | $140,000 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1619006 | $139,900 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1600017 | $139,900 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1600017 | $169,900 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Sold Maine Listings #1319918 | $138,000 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Pending Maine Listings #1319918 | — |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1319918 | $156,000 |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Expired Maine Listings #1018924 | $194,500 |
| Jun 11, 2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1018924 | $194,500 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Expired Maine Listings #964140 | $219,000 |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #964140 | $239,000 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | Expired Maine Listings #825432 | $239,000 |
| Nov 29, 2006 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #825432 | $289,000 |
| Nov 22, 2006 | Expired Maine Listings #728849 | $289,000 |
| Nov 22, 2004 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #728849 | $289,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1619006 | $140,000 |
| 04/14/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1619006 | $139,900 |
| 02/09/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1600017 | $139,900 |
| 08/09/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1600017 | $169,900 |
| 06/22/2018 | Sold Maine Listings #1319918 | $138,000 |
| 03/28/2018 | Pending Maine Listings #1319918 | — |
| 07/31/2017 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1319918 | $156,000 |
| 11/30/2011 | Expired Maine Listings #1018924 | $194,500 |
| 06/11/2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1018924 | $194,500 |
| 02/11/2011 | Expired Maine Listings #964140 | $219,000 |
| 02/11/2010 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #964140 | $239,000 |
| 12/02/2009 | Expired Maine Listings #825432 | $239,000 |
| 11/29/2006 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #825432 | $289,000 |
| 11/22/2006 | Expired Maine Listings #728849 | $289,000 |
| 11/22/2004 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #728849 | $289,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
165 Ripley Road
Beds
3Baths
3Total Finished SqFt
1,485 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,485 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
152,460 SqFtSchools
Near 165 Ripley Road
This home is within Msad 46.
- Rated 3 out of 103/10Ridge View Community SchoolPublic · PK-8 · 1.4 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 4 out of 104/10Dexter Regional High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 1.1 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRDexter Christian AcademyPrivate · 2-12 · 0.5 mi · Nearby school
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 165 Ripley Road, Dexter, ME 04930 | $140,000 | 3 | 1 | 2,100 | 32,670 |
$106,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,250 | 41,382 | |
$38,500 | 2 | 1 | 980 | 43,560 | |
– | – | – | – | 108,900 | |
– | – | – | – | 958,320 | |
– | – | – | – | 20,473 | |
$89,500 | 5 | 2 | 2,128 | 95,832 | |
$62,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,352 | 20,037 | |
$225,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,304 | 26,136 | |
$92,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,273 | 29,620 | |
$95,000 | – | – | – | 24,394 | |
– | – | – | – | 52,272 | |
– | – | – | – | 10,019 | |
$280,000 | – | – | – | 41,382 | |
– | – | – | – | 20,473 | |
– | 4 | 2.5 | 1,768 | 88,862 |
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