Last Sold Price
3 beds1,000 sqft$315/sqft
856 Ripley Rd, Harrington, ME 04643

Description

450 +/- feet of frontage at the end of lovely Ripley Neck plus a quaint shingle-style cottage. Features include a 27 x 17 ft living room, a stone fireplace, a deck, many ocean-side windows & a screened-in porch stretching the entire length of the home. Within a well-established off-the-grid community and a short drive to Milbridge & Machias. Propane appliances, solar power and a generator backup provide for the basic necessities. Rowing distance to the mooring. Area boat ramp is 3 +/- miles away....450 +/- feet of frontage at the end of lovely Ripley Neck plus a quaint shingle-style cottage. Features include a 27 x 17 ft living room, a stone fireplace, a deck, many ocean-side windows & a screened-in porch stretching the entire length of the home. Within a well-established off-the-grid community and a short drive to Milbridge & Machias. Propane appliances, solar power and a generator backup provide for the basic necessities. Rowing distance to the mooring. Area boat ramp is 3 +/- miles away. And there is a 500 +/- sq ft guest cottage (1973 Buckminster Geodesic Dome). Includes most furnishings - so you can enjoy this spectacular shoreline from the first day!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marcella Flubacher • Swan Agency Real Estate
    P: (207) 374-2020 kim@swanagency.com

Property Details for 856 Ripley Road

Status
MLS #
1467213
Days on Market
191
Taxes
$6,873 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
1.25 AC / 54,450 SF
Architectural Style
Shingle, Camp
Style
Camp, Shingle
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland

Location

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Building Information for 856 Ripley Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

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$2,174 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,601

Property Taxes

$573

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 856 Ripley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 14
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Route 1 in Harrington to Marshville Road which becomes Ripley Neck Road. Go almost to the end & property will be on the left, across from the mailbox.
  • Latitude: 44.521928
  • Longitude: -$67.79
  • Water Frontage Owned: 450.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller
  • Waterfront Amount: $450.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Pleasant Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: HARN-000010-000000-000019
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Book Number: 3326
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,873.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Lot Size Area: 1.25
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54450.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Gravel, Public, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Site: Level, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 1000.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $350.00
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Wood
  • Electric: Other Electric
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Waterfront Deep
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Gas, On Demand, Tankless
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Other Amenities
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Other
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Other
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 856 Ripley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1467213

$315,000
Mar 17, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1467213

Sep 1, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1467213

$370,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1467213

$315,000
03/17/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1467213

09/01/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1467213

$370,000

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

Public Records for 856 Ripley Road

Taxable ValueLand$348,550Additions$65,602Total$414,152
Tax Record2025$6,958 ($580 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size54,450 SqFtCountyWASHINGTONAPNHARN M:010 L:19

Schools near 856 Ripley Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 37 Msad 37.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Milbridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Narraguagus High School
Public7 to 12

Harrington Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Daniel W Merritt School
PublicPK to 6

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