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$525,000
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3 beds2,136 sqft

257 Ripley Rd, Dexter, ME 04930

Description

Welcome to 257 Ripley Road, where country living meets modern comfort! Situated on 16.7 acres in Dexter, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offers the space, privacy, and versatility you've been looking for. Whether you're dreaming of starting a hobby farm, creating your own homestead, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of country living, this property has so much to offer! Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home with numerous upgrades, including new windows, appliances, beautiful...Welcome to 257 Ripley Road, where country living meets modern comfort! Situated on 16.7 acres in Dexter, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offers the space, privacy, and versatility you've been looking for. Whether you're dreaming of starting a hobby farm, creating your own homestead, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of country living, this property has so much to offer! Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home with numerous upgrades, including new windows, appliances, beautiful oak flooring, a heat pump, and so much more! The spacious kitchen and dining area provide a welcoming place to gather, while the convenient single-level layout includes a primary bedroom with its own bathroom. Additional finished space in the basement offers even more room to spread out. Outside is where this property truly shines! With a combination of open and wooded acreage, there's plenty of room for gardening, animals, outdoor recreation, and future projects. A new greenhouse and existing goat pens provide a wonderful head start for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. The attached garage, complete with an additional bay, and spacious detached 4-car garage offer exceptional storage for vehicles, tractors, equipment, and all your hobbies. An on-demand Generac generator adds another layer of convenience and peace of mind. Enjoy the freedom of rural living without sacrificing accessibility. Located just minutes from downtown Dexter and approximately 20 minutes from Newport and 45 minutes from Bangor, you'll have the best of both worlds. With substantial improvements already completed and endless possibilities both inside and out, this is more than just a home, it's an opportunity to create the lifestyle you've always wanted!
Single FamilyProperty Type
16.7 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$246/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Meredith Tupper 518.469.7129 meredithtupper23@gmail.com • NextHome Experience
  • Listed by: Michael Tupper 207.214.6332 mikeatupper13@gmail.com • NextHome Experience
Last updated: 11/10/2026 09:48 PM
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1687451
2 days on Market
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257 Ripley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,629 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Penobscot County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby
  • Zoning: Rural

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 16.70 AC / 727,452 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Water View: No
  • Page: 323
  • Directions: On 95 heading north from Waterville, take exit 157. .3 miles take right onto Ox Bow Rd. Continue straight for 14 miles then take right on to Liberty St.in .4 miles take left on to Main St. Continue .8 miles and home is on Left. Sign is up. GPS friendly
  • Latitude: 45.008616
  • Longitude: -$69.31
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 100.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller
  • Waterfront Amount: $100.00
  • Water Body Type: Pond

Taxes and HOA

  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: DEXT-000101-000000-000020
  • Tax Lot: 020
  • Tax Book Number: 17199
  • Tax Map Number: 101
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,629.00

Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Detached, Inside Entrance, Storage
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Attached, Detached, Inside Entrance, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 8.0
  • Has Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Near Town, Rural, Farm, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.7
  • Lot Size Area: 16.7
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 727452.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 632.28
  • Source of Road Frontage: Deed
  • Tree Growth: false

Property and Assessments

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1456.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 680.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2136.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Year Built: 1985

Building Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: White

Financial Information

  • List Price/SqFt: $360.58

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Interior Features

  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Main Level, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Finished, Full, Unfinished
  • # Full Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Pellets, Wood, Baseboard, External Heating Plant, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath

Room Information

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Countertop: Quartz

Laundry

  • Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level

Rental

Rent Information

  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History

257 Ripley Road

DateEventPrice
Nov 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1687451

$525,000
Jul 10, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536388627

$364,000
Jul 10, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1592388

$364,000
DateEventPrice
11/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1687451

$525,000
07/10/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536388627

$364,000
07/10/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1592388

$364,000

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

Public records

257 Ripley Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

727,452 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

PENOBSCOT

APN

DEXT M:101 L:20

Schools

Near 257 Ripley Road

This home is within Msad 46.

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257 Ripley Road is a single family home for sale in Dexter, ME 04930. This property was listed for sale on November 10, 2026 by NextHome Experience, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 10, 2024. This listing's school district is Msad 46. Nearby schools include Ridge View Community School and Dexter Regional High School. 257 Ripley Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,136 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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