Closed 11/17/23
Closed 11/17/23
Description
Prepare to be impressed w/ the idiosyncratic approach to home-building you will find when you arrive at this contemporary home designed & built by the 1st & only owners when the Back-to-the-Land movement was in full swing in 1975 Maine. Starting from scratch in a sparsely populated area of Waldo County, a driveway was roughed in to a building site 400' from the road in the center of the 15 acre parcel to avoid road noise or dust, & assured privacy. Trees were cleared & huge post holes were dug by...Prepare to be impressed w/ the idiosyncratic approach to home-building you will find when you arrive at this contemporary home designed & built by the 1st & only owners when the Back-to-the-Land movement was in full swing in 1975 Maine. Starting from scratch in a sparsely populated area of Waldo County, a driveway was roughed in to a building site 400' from the road in the center of the 15 acre parcel to avoid road noise or dust, & assured privacy. Trees were cleared & huge post holes were dug by hand to be filled with new Southern yellow pine telephone poles 20' long that formed the foundation piers & joist connectors of the pole frame house. The roof design is appropriate for solar panels to be mounted, although it has not been done. Inside are quirky nooks and crannies & 8 skylights in the walls & ceiling. Heating options include using a combination of Rinnai on-demand boiler providing hot water baseboard heat to 4 zones, & in the LR, a Harmon pellet stove & a 1970s-era Jotul wood stove. Some rooms are unusually large & some are unusually small, but many happy memories were made here. The floor plan encourages flexibility in furnishing and use of the space. The windows are placed to maximize natural light inside; many have been updated with newer double-hung vinyl, but a couple casement windows & a unique octagon single-pane window need replacing. There is a large deck & a couple small balconies; the full bath is on the 2nd floor & 1/2 bath is in the laundry room. There is some deferred maintenance, most notably, the roof shingles on the main house, but with a little carpentry, a bit of elbow grease, and imagination, this gem will come back to its own. Over-sized two car garage built 2013 connected to house via enclosed breezeway, dormers added 2010, and there is a duplex doghouse with chain-link fencing around a 20' x 40' romping area. Rustic, rural, and rich in possibilities. Former workshop/shed needs removal; property sold in ''As Is'' condition.
- Listed by Martha Laitin • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello GroupP: (207)-323-2368 C: (207)-323-2368 marthalaitin@yahoo.com
Property Details for 797 Ward Hill Road
Architectural Style
Other, Contemporary
StyleContemporary, Other
ViewFields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has WaterfrontNo
ZoningRural
LISTING CLOSED: 11/17/2023 12:00 AM
Property Details for 797 Ward Hill Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1563241 |
| Days on Market | 132 |
| Taxes | $2,153 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Lot Size | 14.80 AC / 644,688 SF |
| County | Waldo County |
Location
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Building Information for 797 Ward Hill Road
Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size14.80 AC / 644,688 SF
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$1,084 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$905
Property Taxes
$179
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 797 Ward Hill Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Turnpike/Interstate, Rural
- Page: 314, 315
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: From Rt. 202/9, turn north on Ward Hill Road. Continue through stop sign intersection to property on the right at black mailbox with 797 on it and green marker on mailbox post with 797 on it. 400' driveway to house.
- Latitude: 44.717447
- Longitude: -$69.23
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: TRRY-000012-000000-000025
- Tax Lot: 25
- Tax Book Number: 2559
- Tax Map Number: 12
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,153.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Inside Entrance
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: RSU 03/MSAD 03
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 14.8
- Lot Size Area: 14.8
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Size Square Feet: 644688.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Other Source of Square Footage: Estimate only, no records found
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 907.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Survey
- Site: Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2200.0
- Building Area Source: Other
- Building Area Total: 2200.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
- Surveyed: Yes
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Construction: Other
- Structure Type: Post & Beam
- Structure Type: Post & Beam
- Year Built: 1976
Building Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Other
- Color: clay
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $90.00
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Pellets, Propane, Solar, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Electric, Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Animal Containment System
- Exterior: Vinyl Siding
- Fencing: Fenced
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: Animal Containment System, Bathtub, Fence, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Hookup, Shower, Storage
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- # Half Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 8
- Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Exterior Only
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Cathedral Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Skylight, Closet
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Level: First
- Den Amenities: Built-Ins
Family Room
- Family Room: Family Room
- Family Room Level: First
- Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Mud Room
- Mud Room: Mud Room
- Mud Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Property History for 797 Ward Hill Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1563241 | $178,000 | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Pending Maine Listings #1563241 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1563241 | $252,000 | — |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1548899 | $349,499 | — |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1548899 | $349,499 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1563241 | $178,000 |
| 11/09/2023 | Pending Maine Listings #1563241 | — |
| 06/20/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1563241 | $252,000 |
| 12/16/2022 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1548899 | $349,499 |
| 11/22/2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1548899 | $349,499 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 797 Ward Hill Road
Taxable ValueLand$52,520Additions$194,260Total$246,780
Tax Record2025$2,912 ($243 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size653,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWALDOAPNTRRY M:012 L:025
Schools near 797 Ward Hill Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 03 Msad 03.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Troy Central School PublicK to 5 | ||
Mt View Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mt View High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Mt View Elementary School PublicPK 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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