45 West Franklin Road
Closed 2/27/23
Closed 2/27/23
Description
Art and History: Two professional art conservators and restoration specialists have spent 40 years refining this wonderful 1840's post and beam historic farmhouse in the Hancock area. Leaving the period design and architectural features intact but updating its functionality, they now are offering this exquisite gem to its next curators. Once owned by a Dr. Lewis who had his office in the home, then owned by the Darling family, the property has had only a couple owners, all who lovingly cared for...Art and History: Two professional art conservators and restoration specialists have spent 40 years refining this wonderful 1840's post and beam historic farmhouse in the Hancock area. Leaving the period design and architectural features intact but updating its functionality, they now are offering this exquisite gem to its next curators. Once owned by a Dr. Lewis who had his office in the home, then owned by the Darling family, the property has had only a couple owners, all who lovingly cared for it. The very special grounds are like wandering a grand estate but in a small footprint... Lots of high, beautifully designed & completely maintained native stone walls accented with moss surrounding the house and running at angles throughout the landscaping create magnificent art in themselves. Beyond the landscaped area lie the woods which create the frame for the canvas of this homesite. A large artists' studio with loft sits at the end of the lawn for wonderfully private space for
creativity. The home itself welcomes you with its beauty and charm. Everything is in perfect proportion. Original polished wood floors. The wallpaper has been closely matched to the original with deep original moldings & finishes to accent. A period curved wall at the head of the stairs & delightful claw-foot tub in the upstairs bath continue the theme of graciousness. Septic designed for 2BR. The 3rd bedroom upstairs is 20'x14' & makes a wonderful sitting room (or game/crafts room). New windows throughout. Eight-foot ceilings. The delightful wood & gas cookstove centerpieces the kitchen and complements the Monson, Maine, slate sink. A soapstone stove graces the dining room, & an electric fireplace flickers in the living room. The home is well insulated, has on demand hot water, receives good passive solar heat from its siting, & is on town water. A bonus is the extra acreage fronting on a side road to divide out for building lots! This is a wonderful place to call Ho
creativity. The home itself welcomes you with its beauty and charm. Everything is in perfect proportion. Original polished wood floors. The wallpaper has been closely matched to the original with deep original moldings & finishes to accent. A period curved wall at the head of the stairs & delightful claw-foot tub in the upstairs bath continue the theme of graciousness. Septic designed for 2BR. The 3rd bedroom upstairs is 20'x14' & makes a wonderful sitting room (or game/crafts room). New windows throughout. Eight-foot ceilings. The delightful wood & gas cookstove centerpieces the kitchen and complements the Monson, Maine, slate sink. A soapstone stove graces the dining room, & an electric fireplace flickers in the living room. The home is well insulated, has on demand hot water, receives good passive solar heat from its siting, & is on town water. A bonus is the extra acreage fronting on a side road to divide out for building lots! This is a wonderful place to call Ho
LISTING CLOSED: 02/27/2023 12:00 AM
- Listed by Rona Gandy • The Christopher Group, LLCP: (207) 266-3831 C: (207) 266-3831 RonaGandy@investdowneast.com
- Listed by Joseph Wardwell • The Christopher Group, LLCP: (207) 356-7117 C: (207) 356-7117 jwardwellrealtor@gmail.com
Property Details for 45 West Franklin Road
Status
MLS #
1545351
Days on Market
94
Taxes
$1,736 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1845
Lot Size
11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
County
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, New Englander
Style
Farmhouse, New Englander
View
Fields, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res
Location
Listing Courtesy of The Christopher Group, LLC
Sold By Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
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Building Information for 45 West Franklin Road
Stories-Year Built1845Building Size-Lot Size11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,330 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,186
Property Taxes
$145
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 45 West Franklin Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Town, Rural
- Page: 432 & 227
- Directions: From Ellsworth take Rt 1 towards Hancock. Take a left on Rt 182 in Hancock at the Tideway Market. Travel 4.6 miles House is on the left. Sign is up.
- Latitude: 44.585636
- Longitude: -$68.26
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Tax Lot: 63 & 64
- Tax Book Number: 1422 & 1826
- Tax Map Number: 14
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,736.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fNuQTdm1WmC
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fNuQTdm1WmC&brand=0
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 11.0
- Lot Size Area: 11.0
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 479160.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Public
- Road Front Other Source: Measured
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 1275.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Other
- Site: Corner Lot, Level, Open, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1704.0
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 1704.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Deed Restrictions: Yes
- Surveyed: Yes
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1845
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Block, Granite, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
- Foundation Materials: Block, Granite, Poured Concrete, Brick/Mortar
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Color: White
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $278.76
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: Dehumidifier
- Green Energy Efficient: Dehumidifier
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, K-1/Kerosene, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Other Gas
- Recreational Water: Nearby, Waterfront Tidal
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Gas
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Security System, Shower
- Appliances: Other, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Other
- Other Appliances: Wood stove
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 6
- Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Heat Stove
- Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Property History for 45 West Franklin Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1506751722 | $430,000 | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1545351 | $430,000 | — |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1545351 | $475,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1506751722 | $430,000 |
| 02/27/2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1545351 | $430,000 |
| 10/07/2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1545351 | $475,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 45 West Franklin Road
Taxable ValueLand$51,000Additions$109,600Total$160,600
Tax Record2025$2,345 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size479,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNFRKL M:14 L:063 & 064
Schools near 45 West Franklin Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 24.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Sumner Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Sumner Memorial High School Public9 to 12 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 45 West Franklin Road, Franklin, ME 04634 | $430,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,704 | 479,160 |
– | – | 1 | 1,996 | 21,780 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,016 | 226,512 | |
– | – | – | – | 108,900 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 2,046 | 30,056 | |
$79,000 | 2 | 1 | 768 | 47,916 | |
– | – | – | – | 47,916 | |
– | – | – | 2,016 | 21,780 | |
$21,500 | 4 | 1 | 1,068 | 65,775 | |
$122,000 | 1 | 1 | 1,000 | 43,560 | |
– | 7 | 2 | 2,660 | 40,075 | |
– | – | – | 1,104 | 13,068 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,280 | 189,486 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 775 | 143,748 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 1,960 | 30,492 | |
$40,000 | – | – | – | 108,900 |
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