Closed
Last Sold Price
$248,500
3 beds1,600 sqft

221 Back Ridge Rd, Orland, ME 04472

Description

Remodeled farmhouse on a south-facing ridge overlooking views of field and forest. Architectural details in the open first floor include chair rail wainscoting in the living room and a mint condition antique tin ceiling in the dining room. The bright kitchen is detailed by butcher block countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances, and keeps a vintage farmhouse feel with wooden crossbeams and exposed barn wood. Cozy and tranquil. Up the eye catching stairs to the second floor bathroom...Remodeled farmhouse on a south-facing ridge overlooking views of field and forest. Architectural details in the open first floor include chair rail wainscoting in the living room and a mint condition antique tin ceiling in the dining room. The bright kitchen is detailed by butcher block countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances, and keeps a vintage farmhouse feel with wooden crossbeams and exposed barn wood. Cozy and tranquil. Up the eye catching stairs to the second floor bathroom with its double vanity and dual showerheads. Plentiful electrical upstairs for easy conversion to office space if needed. Quality decking out the front and back of the home for relaxing, grilling or early morning cups of coffee. A 16' x 10' custom built storage shed with feathered floorboards makes accessing tools and toys a breeze, or convert it to a workshop. Newer furnace and leach field, both installed 2016. Low maintenance. Double pane windows throughout, honeycomb blinds, a perfect place to get away from it all and just minutes from serene beaches, hikes, and boat launches, within easy commuting range to Bucksport, Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Bangor, and Acadia.
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.01 acresLot Size
1870Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Peter Collier 510.332.1964 peter@lynams.com • Lynam Real Estate Agency
Listing closed: 09/17/2020 12:00 AM
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1462585
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Median sold price

$327,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

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Property information

221 Back Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,176 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 2.01 AC / 87,555 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Public Beach, Rural
  • Page: 784-785
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Traveling west on Rt. 1, go past the Toddy Pond Boat Launch, then past the turnoff to Craig Pond and take your first available left onto Back Ridge Road. Go appx. 1.1 mile. #221 is on your right, blue home with paved drive.
  • Latitude: 44.552514
  • Longitude: -$68.68
  • Transportation: Major Road Access

Taxes and HOA

  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ORLA-000002-000000-000053-C000000
  • Tax Lot: 053-C
  • Tax Book Number: 6884
  • Tax Map Number: 002
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,176.00

Parking

  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No

School Information

  • High School District: RSU 25

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Near Public Beach, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.01
  • Lot Size Area: 2.01
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87555.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: 286.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1600.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1870

Building Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Blue

Financial Information

  • List Price/SqFt: $149.38

Green Features

  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Thermostat, Recirculating Hot Water
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Recirculating Hot Water
  • HERS Certified: No

Utilities

  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, DSL
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, DSL
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage

Room Information

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block

Laundry

  • Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level

Rental

Rent Information

  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History

221 Back Ridge Road

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1462585

$248,500
Aug 2, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1462585

—
Jul 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1462585

$239,000
DateEventPrice
09/17/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1462585

$248,500
08/02/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1462585

—
07/29/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1462585

$239,000

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

Public records

221 Back Ridge Road

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,872 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,872 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

87,556 SqFt

Schools

Near 221 Back Ridge Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 25.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 221 Back Ridge Road, Orland, ME 04472
$248,500
3
1,600
87,555
–
–
–
–
70,132
–
2
1.5
2,128
406,850
$109,000
2
832
85,377
–
–
–
–
871,200
–
3
1
1,080
87,120

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