2 Downs Road

Closed 12/7/23
Closed 12/7/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$250,000
2 beds1,586 sqft
2 Downs Rd,Ā Chester, MEĀ 04457
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.2 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of a gently flowing stream, casting your fishing line just steps from your home, and immersing yourself in nature. Welcome to this picturesque 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, nestled on a country corner lot with an impressive 379 +/- feet of frontage along a pristine stream complete with small waterfalls. Location
Set against a backdrop of rural countryside, 2 Downs Rd offers the perfect blend of rural living and urban convenience. Chester, with its population of 550,...Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of a gently flowing stream, casting your fishing line just steps from your home, and immersing yourself in nature. Welcome to this picturesque 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, nestled on a country corner lot with an impressive 379 +/- feet of frontage along a pristine stream complete with small waterfalls. Location
Set against a backdrop of rural countryside, 2 Downs Rd offers the perfect blend of rural living and urban convenience. Chester, with its population of 550, is a charming town that hugs the banks of the Penobscot River and shares a border with the thriving town of Lincoln. Notably, Chester is renowned for its low tax rates, making it an attractive destination for those seeking both affordability and quality of life. For your daily needs and entertainment, you will find shopping, hospitals, and restaurants just a short 6-mile drive away in Lincoln. For those looking to explore further afield, Bangor is a 45-minute drive, while Portland and the coastal beauty of Bar Harbor are within a 2.5-hour and 2-hour drive, respectively. The Home and Garage
Spanning 1,586 square feet, this charming residence was built in 2006 and offers an inviting retreat for all seasons. With 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, it is perfect for anyone seeking a rural residence. The open floor plan offers ease of maintenance and great views of the stream from many locations in the home. The home is heated with propane radiant heat and dual heat and air conditioning from heat pumps. This property comes with a large detached 2 car garage with additional shop space for home hobbies and the do it yourselfer mechanic. A screen house, small greenhouse and a large treehouse ( the tree house needs a lot of repairs) round out the improvements on the property.
Listing closed: 12/07/2023 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1571206

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Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 2 Downs Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,410 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Penobscot County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Contemporary
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 2.20 AC / 95,832 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 89
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 45.39267
  • Longitude: -$68.52
  • Water Frontage Owned: 379.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $379.00
  • Water Body Type: Stream
  • Water Body Name: Medunkeunk Stream
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Book Number: 16821
  • Tax Map Number: 9
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,410.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 67
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • Lot Size Area: 2.2
  • Lot Size Source: Seller
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 95832.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Front Other Source: Estimated
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 500.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Other
  • Site: Level, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1586.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 1586.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 2006
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Natural
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $170.24
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: On Demand
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Concrete
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 25.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 9.5
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Length: 25.0
  • Bonus Room Level: Second
  • Bonus Room Width: 6.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
  • Kitchen Countertop: Cement
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 17.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 2 Downs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1571206

$250,000ā€”
Sep 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1571206

$290,000ā€”
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1571206

$250,000
09/01/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1571206

$290,000

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Schools near 2 Downs Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ella P Burr School
Public - PK to 3
Mattanawcook Junior High School
Public - 4 to 8
Mattanawcook Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ella P Burr School
PublicPK to 3

Mattanawcook Junior High School
Public4 to 8

Mattanawcook Academy
Public9 to 12

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$250,000
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