879 Back Road
Closed 5/23/24
Closed 5/23/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
82 acresLot Size
2021Year Built
$352/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to 879 Back Road in beautiful Skowhegan, Maine — a rare find in today's real estate market. Here you will find privacy and luxury all rolled into one, with this modern ranch style home situated on 82 acres of pristine land complete with trails for your own personal use. With clean lines, tasteful earth tones, and cathedral ceilings, this home is built not only for beauty, it's also rugged and ready for whatever you have planned. The attached garage has 3 doors and room for 4 to 6 vehicles,...Welcome to 879 Back Road in beautiful Skowhegan, Maine — a rare find in today's real estate market. Here you will find privacy and luxury all rolled into one, with this modern ranch style home situated on 82 acres of pristine land complete with trails for your own personal use. With clean lines, tasteful earth tones, and cathedral ceilings, this home is built not only for beauty, it's also rugged and ready for whatever you have planned. The attached garage has 3 doors and room for 4 to 6 vehicles, and it's also heated so you can use it year-round. The home is set back from the main road with your own private drive and the power is all underground so there are no power lines to get in between you and nature. The basement is spacious and dry and ready to be a workspace, or finished off for more living space. Vinyl plank flooring throughout and a patio in the back (perfect for grilling) complete the full package. Visit today!
- Listed by: Karyn MacGrath 207.798.1635 Karyn.macgrath@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 05/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1587342
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$620,000
Avg days on market
22
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Fairfield, ME
9 comparable properties found
1/63
1/56
$430,000
Sold 10/06/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,499
- Square Feet
- 18.3
- Acres
1/53
$340,000
Sold 08/28/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,419
- Square Feet
- 1.4
- Acres
$620,000
Sold 11/12/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,674
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$645,000
Sold 10/23/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,828
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$595,000
Sold 11/25/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,661
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$645,000
Sold 12/23/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,652
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
$679,000
Sold 02/04/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,854
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$655,000
Sold 01/08/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,624
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
Location
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Sold By Keller Williams Realty
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Principal and Interest
$3,256
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 879 Back Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $5,555 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Somerset County
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
- Style: Contemporary, Ranch
- View: Fields, Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: Rural
Building Information
- Year Built: 2021
- Lot Size: 82.00 AC / 3,571,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Rural
- Page: 134-135
- Directions: GPS might say to turn left onto Pinewood Road--instead, go slightly past, over the town line and look for mailbox for 879, turn left into long driveway. Sign is up.
- Latitude: 44.691831
- Longitude: -$69.69
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: SKOW-000017-000000-000001
- Tax Lot: 1, 1-2
- Tax Book Number: 5658
- Tax Map Number: 17
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,555.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Heated, Auto Door Opener, 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Inside Entrance
- Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Heated
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://media.mainehomemedia.com/sites/ywgvvqz/unbranded
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 82.0
- Lot Size Area: 82.0
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3571920.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1792.0
- Building Area Source: Builder
- Building Area Total: 1792.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Surveyed: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 2021
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
- Color: White
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $320.87
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Insulated Foundation, LED Light Fixtures
- Green Energy Efficient: LED Light Fixtures, Insulated Foundation
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane, Wood
- Electric: Underground, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Vertical Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Storage, Walk-in Closets
- Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 1: 2
- Rooms Total: 7
- Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Countertop: Quartz
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Mud Room
- Mud Room: Mud Room
- Mud Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 879 Back Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1533091303 | $630,000 | — |
| May 23, 2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587342 | $630,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1587342 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587342 | $575,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1533091303 | $630,000 |
| 05/23/2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587342 | $630,000 |
| 04/30/2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1587342 | — |
| 04/24/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587342 | $575,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 879 Back Road
Taxable ValueLand$55,200Additions$334,700Total$389,900
Tax Record2025$5,615 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,571,920 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2021Year Renovated2021CountySOMERSETAPNSKOW M:17 B:1
Schools near 879 Back Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 49 Msad 49.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benton Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
Lawrence Junior High School Public7 to 8 | ||
Lawrence High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Clinton Elementary School PublicPK to 6 |
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 879 Back Road, Fairfield, ME 04937 | $630,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,792 | 3,571,920 |
– | 1 | 2 | 1,056 | 945,252 | |
$408,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,614 | 919,116 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,248 | 27,007 | |
$240,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,128 | 80,150 | |
$190,000 | 2 | 1 | 648 | 63,597 | |
$380,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,300 | 232,174 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,809 | 1,960,200 | |
$80,000 | – | – | – | 3,571,920 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,284 | 6,272,640 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,562 | 239,580 | |
$350,000 | 5 | 1 | 1,490 | 4,051,080 | |
$45,000 | – | – | – | 1,960,200 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,530 | 3,615,480 | |
– | – | – | – | 2,786,533 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 864 | 87,120 |
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