17 Footbridge Rd

$639,500
Price
43,995 / 1.01
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Unique 1.01-acre land lot on the Belfast Bay, perfectly situated by the footbridge leading into downtown Belfast, ME. This prime location in the Searsport Ave. Waterfront District offers both residential and select commercial opportunities, pending town approval. The lot features a rare boathouse on the shoreline, albeit in need of restoration, and a preserved original home foundation and basement covered with plastic. With a horseshoe driveway and cleared space for building, the property is ready...Unique 1.01-acre land lot on the Belfast Bay, perfectly situated by the footbridge leading into downtown Belfast, ME. This prime location in the Searsport Ave. Waterfront District offers both residential and select commercial opportunities, pending town approval. The lot features a rare boathouse on the shoreline, albeit in need of restoration, and a preserved original home foundation and basement covered with plastic. With a horseshoe driveway and cleared space for building, the property is ready for your dream home. Enjoy breathtaking views down the bay from this exceptional and versatile lot. An architectural drawing of a home and large garage totaling 8,000 sq. ft., designed specifically for this lot, is available to a buyer with a full-priced offer.
  1. Listed by Lisa Decker Griffith • The New England Real Estate Company, LLC • lisadg@thenewenglandreco.com

Property Details for 17 Footbridge Road

Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
SAW
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2025 02:58 PM

Property Details for 17 Footbridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #1591200
Days on Market562
Taxes$3,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size1.01 AC
CountyWaldo County

Location

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Building Information for 17 Footbridge Road

Lot Size1.01 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,470 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,160

Property Taxes

$310

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 17 Footbridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Belfast bay
  • Zip Code: 7205
  • Directions: From Rt 1 bypass, turn right onto Footbridge Rd. property is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
  • Town: Belfast
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04915
  • County: Waldo
  • Geo Latitude: 44.433402
  • Geo Longitude: -69.006473
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 250.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 250.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4939
  • Tax Map Number: 19
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Parcel Number: BELF-000019-000000-000001
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,723.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Lot Size Area: 1.01
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43995.6
  • Street Number: 17
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Mobile Homes Allowed: Yes
  • Property Information:Acreage Other Source: Sellers, Deeds
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Parking
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Type Label: Land
Utilities
  • Electric: On Site
  • Sewer: Quasi-Public, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00

Property History for 17 Footbridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1591200

$691,750
May 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1591200

$693,750
Dec 30, 2023

Expired

Maine Listings #1557581

$695,500
Oct 27, 2023

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1557581

$695,500
Apr 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1557581

$750,000
Jun 30, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1420261

$275,000
May 30, 2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1429244

$299,000
May 7, 2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1420261

Aug 14, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1429244

$475,000
Jun 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1420261

$500,000
May 1, 2010

Expired

Maine Listings #931169

$799,900
May 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #931169

$839,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1591200

$691,750
05/28/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1591200

$693,750
12/30/2023

Expired

Maine Listings #1557581

$695,500
10/27/2023

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1557581

$695,500
04/29/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1557581

$750,000
06/30/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1420261

$275,000
05/30/2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1429244

$299,000
05/07/2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1420261

08/14/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1429244

$475,000
06/17/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1420261

$500,000
05/01/2010

Expired

Maine Listings #931169

$799,900
05/01/2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #931169

$839,900

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

Public Records for 17 Footbridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$437,400Additions$4,200Total$441,600
Tax Record2024$6,801 ($567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt548 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWALDOAPNBELF M:019 L:001

Schools near 17 Footbridge Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 20.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 2 to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Searsport Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Searsport District Middle School
Public6 to 8

Searsport District High School
Public9 to 12

The School At Sweetser - Belfast
Private2 to 9

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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17 Footbridge Road is a 1.01 ac of land for sale in Belfast, ME 04915. This property was listed for sale on May 28, 2024 by The New England Real Estate Company, LLC, it's currently listed at $639,500. It has been on the market for a total of 562 days and was last sold on June 30, 2020. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 20. Nearby schools include Searsport Elementary School, Searsport District Middle School and Searsport District High School. 17 Footbridge Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1.01 ac of land on a 43,995 sq. ft. / 1.01 acres lot.

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