256 Oak Hill Rd

2,041 Sq. Ft.
$245 / Sq. Ft.
2,041
Sq. Ft.
$245
per Sq. Ft.

Description

In the late 1700's Icabod Higgins came up from Cape Cod and chose a sunny hillside in the Indian Point settlement of Bar Harbor to locate his farm, building his barn in 1811 and followed by his house in the 1830's. Today, that barn and home still stand, and after loving renovations to the original Cape, are offered for sale to the discriminating buyer. The home features 4 bedrooms, country kitchen with pantry, large entryway, wide pine floors, warm hearth in living room, sunny deck, all in pristine...In the late 1700's Icabod Higgins came up from Cape Cod and chose a sunny hillside in the Indian Point settlement of Bar Harbor to locate his farm, building his barn in 1811 and followed by his house in the 1830's. Today, that barn and home still stand, and after loving renovations to the original Cape, are offered for sale to the discriminating buyer. The home features 4 bedrooms, country kitchen with pantry, large entryway, wide pine floors, warm hearth in living room, sunny deck, all in pristine condition.
  1. Listed by Jeffrey Wooster • Lynam Real Estate Agency
    P: (207)-288-3334 C: (207)-266-3801 jwooster@lynams.com

Property Details for 256 Oak Hill Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
View
Mountain(s), Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Indian Pt Rural
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 256 Oak Hill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1214263
Days on Market22
Taxes$3,323 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1830
Lot Size3.14 AC / 136,778 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Sold By Portside Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 256 Oak Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size3.14 AC / 136,778 SF

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$2,818 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$277

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 256 Oak Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 30
  • Directions: Oak Hill Road from Somesville center to Indian Point. Look for red door on white Farmhouse #256 on the left.
  • Latitude: 44.380167
  • Longitude: -$68.36
  • Water Frontage Owned: 402.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller, Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $402.00
  • Water Body Type: Brook
  • Water Body Name: Whispering Brook
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BARH-000242-000000-000002
  • Tax Lot: 92
  • Tax Book Number: 6285
  • Tax Map Number: 242
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,323.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Agricultural, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.14
  • Lot Size Area: 3.14
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 136778.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 306.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Agricultural, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2041.0
  • Building Area Total: 2041.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1830
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Block, Stone, Granite, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $244.98
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - Hookup, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Appliances Included: Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Partial, Sump Pump, Doghouse, Exterior Only
  • Basement: Partial, Sump Pump
  • Basement Entry: Doghouse, Exterior Only
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 256 Oak Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1214263

$500,000
May 28, 2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1214263

May 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1214263

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1214263

$500,000
05/28/2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1214263

05/04/2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1214263

$525,000

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

Public Records for 256 Oak Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$221,000Additions$223,700Total$444,700
Tax Record2024$4,465 ($372 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtStories1Lot Size135,036 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800Year Renovated1800CountyHANCOCKAPNBARH M:242 L:002

Schools near 256 Oak Hill Road

This home is within Bar Harbor Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Conners-Emerson School
PublicK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

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