Closed
Last Sold Price
$380,000
3 beds2,532 sqft

67 Ripples Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660

Description

Nestled in the woods, yet centrally located in the town of Mount Desert, this very private property, aptly named ''Fishway'', enjoys the gentle sounds of Ripples Brook, a passageway for fish from Long Pond to Ripples Pond and beyond to Somes Sound and is surrounded by lands in resource protection. From its expansive south-facing deck and interior sitting area (the ''Lounge'') with wall-to-wall sliding glass doors and one of three cozy propane stoves, this year-round home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths,...Nestled in the woods, yet centrally located in the town of Mount Desert, this very private property, aptly named ''Fishway'', enjoys the gentle sounds of Ripples Brook, a passageway for fish from Long Pond to Ripples Pond and beyond to Somes Sound and is surrounded by lands in resource protection. From its expansive south-facing deck and interior sitting area (the ''Lounge'') with wall-to-wall sliding glass doors and one of three cozy propane stoves, this year-round home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one car garage, plus 12kw manual generator and hot tub room, is perfect for enjoying all the seasons of MDI. Deeded access to the private Kimball Camp beach for swimming, kayak/canoe launching and ice skating is just a short stroll away as is the organic, Beech Hill Farm and just minutes to Acadia National Park's Western Mountains and trails. Plus, membership privileges to Somes Landing on the Sound.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$150/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Joan Pew 207.276.3322 lili@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company
  • Listed by: Kristi Jacoby 207.276.3322 info@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company
Listing closed: 08/27/2020 12:00 AM
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1458068
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Property information

67 Ripples Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,184 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage
  • Style: Cottage, Shingle
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: SR2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Public Beach, Rural
  • Page: 281
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: From Somesville, bear right onto Pretty Marsh Road. Continue to Ripples Road on the left. Turn left onto Ripples. 67 Ripples is on the left side, just before the Fishway bridge.
  • Latitude: 44.350044
  • Longitude: -$68.36
  • Water Body Type: Brook, Pond
  • Water Body Name: Long Pond

Taxes and HOA

  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 60
  • Tax Book Number: 1900
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,184.00

Parking

  • Parking Features: Heated, Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Heated
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Near Public Beach, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.85
  • Lot Size Area: 0.85
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 37026.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Well Landscaped, Wooded

Property and Assessments

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2532.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2532.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1973

Building Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Slab, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame

Financial Information

  • List Price/SqFt: $152.05

Green Features

  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No

Utilities

  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Deeded, Lake/Fresh Water
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric, Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Hot Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Primary Bedroom w/Bath

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Closet, Full Bath

Bedroom 1

  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Built-Ins

Den

  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: Second
  • Den Amenities: Built-Ins

Dining Room

  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Second

Family Room

  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Amenities: Skylight, Island, Pantry

Laundry

  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

Living Room

  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Built-Ins

Other Room 1

  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second

Rental

Rent Information

  • Land Lease: No

Property History

67 Ripples Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1458068

$380,000
Aug 6, 2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1429943

$425,000
Jul 8, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1458068

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DateEventPrice
08/27/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1458068

$380,000
08/06/2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1429943

$425,000
07/08/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1458068

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Public records

67 Ripples Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,524 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,524 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

756 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools

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