917 River Road
Closed 9/25/20
Closed 9/25/20
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.9 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$132/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
This lovely split-level home is ready for your family to move in to their forever home. The highlight is the wonderful custom kitchen built by a well-know local craftsman, that you rarely see today. The kitchen opens out to a private deck for family or larger entertainment. The appliances are all new, and there is a large pantry as well. An open floor plan enters into the living room. The master bedroom is on the first level, as well as a possible 2nd bedroom that can double as a TV room. Downstairs...This lovely split-level home is ready for your family to move in to their forever home. The highlight is the wonderful custom kitchen built by a well-know local craftsman, that you rarely see today. The kitchen opens out to a private deck for family or larger entertainment. The appliances are all new, and there is a large pantry as well. An open floor plan enters into the living room. The master bedroom is on the first level, as well as a possible 2nd bedroom that can double as a TV room. Downstairs there is a 3rd bedroom, as well as an office that could be have a different use, perhaps a small bedroom. There are so many possibilities for the wonderful property. Outside, there are trees that have been there for many years, as well as perennials. Highbush blueberries and raspberries are also well established on the property. Situated midway between Bangor/Brewer, you can commute to either city in minutes.
- Listed by: Wendy Carpenter 207.570.6412 wendyoceansedge@aol.com • Ocean's Edge Realty LLC
Listing closed: 09/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1461535
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$349,000
Avg days on market
83
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Bucksport, ME
9 comparable properties found
1/34
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- Bedrooms
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- Square Feet
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- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
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- 1,365
- Square Feet
- 1.6
- Acres
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- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,344
- Square Feet
- 0.42
- Acres
1/35
$350,000
Sold 01/06/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,944
- Square Feet
- 2.1
- Acres
Location
Listing Courtesy of Ocean's Edge Realty LLC
Sold By Signature Group Real Estate
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Principal and Interest
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1Property Information for 917 River Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,350 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Hancock County
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
- Style: Raised Ranch
- View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: Rural
Building Information
- Year Built: 1979
- Lot Size: 3.90 AC / 169,884 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
- Page: 169
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: From Brewer, towards Bucksport on Route 15, home is on the left. Sign is up. From Bucksport, towards Brewer on Route 15, home is on the right. Sign is up
- Latitude: 44.634663
- Longitude: -$68.83
- Transportation: Major Road Access
- Island: No
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: BUCT-000012-000000-000018
- Tax Lot: 18
- Tax Book Number: 4381
- Tax Map Number: 12
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,350.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: RSU 25
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 3.9
- Lot Size Area: 3.9
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 169884.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 300.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 504.0
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 1512.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1979
Building Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Color: grey
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $198.41
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: Smart Electric Meter
- Green Energy Efficient: Smart Electric Meter
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Pellets, Propane
- Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Recreational Water: Nearby, Oceanfront, Public, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Tankless
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: 36+ Inch Doors
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
- Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Half Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 6
- Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Sump Pump
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Sump Pump
- Basement Entry: Interior
- # Half Baths Basement: 1.0
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Stove, Heat Pump, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet, Full Bath
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet, Half Bath
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Island
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
- Laundry Room: Laundry
- Laundry Room Level: First
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Property History for 917 River Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1461535 | $200,000 | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1461535 | — | |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1461535 | $200,000 | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Expired Maine Listings #1423114 | $189,900 | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1423114 | $189,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1461535 | $200,000 |
| 07/28/2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1461535 | — |
| 07/22/2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1461535 | $200,000 |
| 01/02/2020 | Expired Maine Listings #1423114 | $189,900 |
| 07/02/2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1423114 | $189,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
917 River Road
Beds
3Baths
2Total Finished SqFt
1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt
504 SqFtStories
1Schools near 917 River Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 25.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Miles Lane School Public1 to 4 | ||
Bucksport Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Bucksport High School Public9 to 12 |
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: 917 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416 | $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,512 | 169,884 |
$115,500 | 3 | 2 | 2,096 | 348,480 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,547 | 283,140 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,140 | 65,340 | |
– | – | 1.5 | 1,072 | 283,140 | |
$40,000 | – | – | – | 87,120 | |
$375,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,254 | 3,136,320 | |
$186,900 | 2 | 3 | 2,224 | 740,520 | |
$260,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,688 | 66,211 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 765 | 21,780 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 976 | 42,689 | |
– | – | – | 336 | 2,744,280 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,782 | 301,000 | |
$129,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | 47,916 | |
– | – | – | – | 104,544 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,420 | 65,340 |
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