Sold
Last Sold Price
$200,000
3 beds1,626 sqft

653 Back Ridge Rd, Penobscot, ME 04476

Single FamilyProperty Type
6 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$123/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

House had many renovations incl new roof, new decks on two floors including off master bedroom; new heating system. There is a separate two floor studio mostly renovated. Also large new 2014 barn with small space for efficiency apartment accessible from separate driveway. Also many small outbuildings. This home has a lot to offer for someone with a little energy and creativity. Two of the upstairs bedrooms have sleeping loft spaces - fun for kids. A large nicely fenced area for your dogs or garden...House had many renovations incl new roof, new decks on two floors including off master bedroom; new heating system. There is a separate two floor studio mostly renovated. Also large new 2014 barn with small space for efficiency apartment accessible from separate driveway. Also many small outbuildings. This home has a lot to offer for someone with a little energy and creativity. Two of the upstairs bedrooms have sleeping loft spaces - fun for kids. A large nicely fenced area for your dogs or garden projects awaits.
  • Listed by: Christa Boyajian 207.667.7557 ellsworth@masiello.com • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Listing closed: 06/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1332453
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$231,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

Penobscot, ME

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Location

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Property Information for 653 Back Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,564 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Farmhouse
  • Style: Contemporary, Farmhouse
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 6.00 AC / 261,360 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 344
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: FROM ELLSWORTH, RT. 1 TOWARDS BUCKSPORT. LEFT ONTO BACK RIDGE RD, PAST FISH HATCHERY.
  • Latitude: 44.531017
  • Longitude: -$68.66
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PNBS-000020-000000-000027
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Book Number: 3245
  • Tax Map Number: 20
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,564.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Farm, Level, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.0
  • Lot Size Area: 6.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 261360.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Agricultural, Farm, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1626.0
  • Building Area Total: 1626.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Construction: Other
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1998
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Other
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: NATURAL
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $123.00
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Gas, On Demand
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Pantry, Storage
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Daylight, Finished, Full, Partial
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Partial
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Storage

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Tray Ceiling
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Level: Basement
  • Great Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Other
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 653 Back Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1332453

$200,000
—
May 3, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1332453

—
—
Nov 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1332453

$229,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1332453

$200,000
05/03/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1332453

—
11/10/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1332453

$229,000

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

Public Records for 653 Back Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$53,300

Additions

$185,500
Total$238,800

Tax Record

2025

$2,271 ($189 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,513 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,513 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

261,360 SqFt

Style

Multi-Family Dwelling (2-4)

Year Built

1998

Year Renovated

1998

Zoning

RA

County

HANCOCK

APN

PNBS M:20 L:27

Schools near 653 Back Ridge Road

This home is within Penobscot Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Penobscot Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 653 Back Ridge Road, Penobscot, ME 04476
$200,000
3
1,626
261,360
$70,000
2
876
87,120
–
2
2
1,336
95,832
–
–
2
1,578
3,179,880
–
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1,550
111,078
$355,000
4
1,812
87,120

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