Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,711 sqft
978 Ripley Rd, Harrington, ME 04643
Single FamilyProperty Type
14.5 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$324/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Keryn Smith 207.667.7423 steve@acadiarealtygroup.com • Acadia Realty Group
Listing closed: 10/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1362461

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Property Information for 978 Ripley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,193 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Cottage
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 14.50 AC / 631,620 SF
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
  • 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

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