Last Sold Price
4 beds1,711 sqft$324/sqft
978 Ripley Rd, Harrington, ME 04643

Description

One of a kind - turn of the century Maine cottage - at the end of Ripley Pt Rd, is on the market for only the 2nd time in over 100 years. This historically significant gem has been lovingly restored whenever work was needed, maintaining all of its' original charm and craftsmanship. Built by a master ship builder, "Fern Cottage" overlooks Harrington Bay, with 14+ wonderful acres of waterfront and forests with moss-covered bottoms, and a wonderful beach - complete with original boathouse at water's...One of a kind - turn of the century Maine cottage - at the end of Ripley Pt Rd, is on the market for only the 2nd time in over 100 years. This historically significant gem has been lovingly restored whenever work was needed, maintaining all of its' original charm and craftsmanship. Built by a master ship builder, "Fern Cottage" overlooks Harrington Bay, with 14+ wonderful acres of waterfront and forests with moss-covered bottoms, and a wonderful beach - complete with original boathouse at water's edge. Everywhere you look you discover the details that are never seen in today's properties. Wooden hinges & handles, windows that turn into doors from the upstairs bedrooms to the wonderful balcony porch, and storage & closets everywhere (thank the boat builder). Originally a marine biologist's home, this is a multi-generational property, like most of the neighbors, that seldom hit the market. It is off the grid - and looking for its next forever family.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/05/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Keryn Smith • Acadia Realty Group
    P: (207) 667-7423 steve@acadiarealtygroup.com

Property Details for 978 Ripley Road

Status
MLS #
1362461
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$8,193 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
14.50 AC / 631,620 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Furnished
Furnished
Style
Cottage
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
shoreland

Location

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Building Information for 978 Ripley Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size14.50 AC / 631,620 SF

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$3,504 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,821

Property Taxes

$683

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 978 Ripley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 005
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Route 1 in Harrington, take the Marshville Road which turns into the Ripley Neck Rd., and drive until you can't go any further. Town Road ends at the water pump, but a fire road continues to meander past all the cottages about another 1/2 mile.
  • Latitude: 44.525617
  • Longitude: -$67.80
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 500.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Other
  • Waterfront Amount: $500.00
  • Waterfront Other Source: Milbridge Planner Maps
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Harrington Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: HARN-000010-000000-000001
  • Tax Lot: 01
  • Tax Book Number: 2467
  • Tax Map Number: 010
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,193.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.5
  • Lot Size Area: 14.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 631620.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1711.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 1711.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $324.37
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Solar, Energy Storage Device
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Not Applicable
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, No Heat System
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Upper
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 978 Ripley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1362461

$555,000
Sep 1, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1362461

Jul 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1362461

$595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1362461

$555,000
09/01/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1362461

07/27/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1362461

$595,000

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

Public Records for 978 Ripley Road

Taxable ValueLand$304,356Additions$239,076Total$543,432
Tax Record2025$9,130 ($761 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size631,620 SqFtCountyWASHINGTONAPNHARN M:010 L:01

Schools near 978 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

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 978 Ripley Road, Harrington, ME 04643
$555,000
4
1,711
631,620
655,142
$170,000
311,018
1
827,640
442,134
150,718

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