489 Back Rd
$222,600
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,218 Sq. Ft.
$100 / Sq. Ft.
2,218
Sq. Ft.
$100
per Sq. Ft.
![PPQR3127[1]](https://www.compass.com/m/1835e8685d9b17cc3bda258429f0a2cfa68293b8_img_6_151c5/origin.webp "489 Back Road Skowhegan, ME 04976 - Photo 7 of 72")
Description
Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views — yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy. The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities,...Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views — yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy. The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities, inviting you to update, restore, or redesign it to suit your vision. Originally part of the land where a young Abner Coburn was raised, this property holds profound historical significance. Coburn, who went on to become Maine's 30th governor, spent his boyhood here along the Back Road. Whether you are a history enthusiast, nature lover, or someone seeking refuge in the quiet beauty of rural Maine, 489 Back Road stands ready to welcome you into a legacy as timeless as the landscape itself.
- Listed by Lindsae Fish • NextHome Experience
- Listed by Carolyn Fish Jason Fish • NextHome Experience
Property Details for 489 Back Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleFarmhouse, New Englander
GarageNo
ZoningNONE
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 09:38 AM
Property Details for 489 Back Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1644109 |
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Taxes | $2,810 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1790 |
| Lot Size | 5.66 AC / 246,549 SF |
| County | Somerset County |
Location
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Building Information for 489 Back Road
Stories-Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size5.66 AC / 246,549 SF
Payment Calculator
$1,334 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,100
Property Taxes
$234
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 489 Back Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 5201
- Directions: GPS friendly
- Town: Skowhegan
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04976
- County: Somerset
- Geo Latitude: 44.718722
- Geo Longitude: -69.699918
- Tax Lot: 12-5
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 6119
- Tax Map Number: 13
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: SKOW-000013-000000-000012-000005
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,810.00
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2218.0
- Lot Size Acres: 5.66
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2218.0
- Lot Size Area: 5.66
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 246549.6
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 489
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: White
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Deed
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1790
Utilities
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
- Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Storage
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Wood Stove, Hot Water
- Foundation Details: Granite, Brick/Mortar
- Room Total: 9
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Third
Room 9
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 489 Back Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1644109 | $222,600 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1644109 | $222,600 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 489 Back Road
Taxable ValueLand$41,400Additions$114,100Total$155,500
Tax Record2024$2,810 ($234 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtStories2Lot Size246,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820CountySOMERSETAPNSKOW M:13 B:12 L:5
Schools near 489 Back Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 54 Msad 54.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 3 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 4 to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield Elementary School Public1 to 3 | ||
Skowhegan Area Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Skowhegan Area High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Margaret Chase Smith School-Skowhegan Public4 to 5 |
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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