979 Barnestown Road
Description
Are you seeking an affordable real estate investment? This property is in pristine condition and allows the homeowner to reside in the front cape, and utilize the back apartment for multi-generation living | home office | rental. The front house has an open kitchen and living room with exposed beams and a pellet stove for clean, efficient heating. Three bedrooms and an office on the second floor. The 1BR/1BA apartment on the backside also has a wonderful open floor-plan,...Smart Investment Opportunity
Are you seeking an affordable real estate investment? This property is in pristine condition and allows the homeowner to reside in the front cape, and utilize the back apartment for multi-generation living | home office | rental. The front house has an open kitchen and living room with exposed beams and a pellet stove for clean, efficient heating. Three bedrooms and an office on the second floor. The 1BR/1BA apartment on the backside also has a wonderful open floor-plan, designed for one floor living. Conveying with 1.3 acres. Small outbuilding on grounds as well. Call today!
- Listed by: Susan Trenholm 207.949.9946 susan@catesre.com • Cates Real Estate
- Listed by: Richard Whelan 207.542.9773 rickw@catesre.com • Cates Real Estate
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$276,000
Avg days on market
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Hope, ME
9 comparable properties found
$276,000
Sold 01/29/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,344
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$605,000
Sold 01/31/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,680
- Square Feet
- 1.88
- Acres
$319,900
Sold 10/09/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,400
- Square Feet
- 0.61
- Acres
Location
Sold By Cates Real Estate
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1Property Information for 979 Barnestown Road
- Taxes: $3,684 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Knox County
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Style: Cape Cod
- View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: Rural
- Year Built: 1874
- Lot Size: 1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
- Water View: No
- Location: Rural
- Page: 225
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: Property is located at the intersection of Route 235 and Barnestown Road.
- Latitude: 44.260277
- Longitude: -$69.16
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: HPPE-000023-000000-000018
- Tax Lot: 18
- Tax Book Number: 3292
- Tax Map Number: 23
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,684.00
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Off Street
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Has Garage: No
- High School District: RSU 28/MSAD 28
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 1.3
- Lot Size Area: 1.3
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Size Square Feet: 56628.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 624.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2375.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2375.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: Partial
- Surveyed: No
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1874
- Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Color: Brown
- List Price/SqFt: $109.05
- HERS Certified: No
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellets, Propane
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well
- Water Heater: On Demand
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
- Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Gravel
- Amenities: In-Law Apartment, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Satellite Dish
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
- # Full Baths Level 1: 2
- Rooms Total: 9
- Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
- Basement: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Stove, Space Heater, Forced Air, Direct Vent Furnace
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate
- Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Shower
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
- Office: Office
- Office Level: Second
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 979 Barnestown Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1444596 | $247,000 | — |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1444596 | — | |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1444596 | $259,000 | — |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Expired Maine Listings #1429888 | $259,000 | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1429888 | $289,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1444596 | $247,000 |
| 03/10/2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1444596 | — |
| 02/13/2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1444596 | $259,000 |
| 02/08/2020 | Expired Maine Listings #1429888 | $259,000 |
| 08/13/2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1429888 | $289,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 979 Barnestown Road
Schools near 979 Barnestown Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hope Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Camden Hills Regional 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: 979 Barnestown Road, Hope, ME 04847 | $247,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,375 | 56,628 |
$235,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | 67,082 | |
– | – | – | – | 1,045,440 | |
$173,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,192 | 47,916 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,620 | 43,560 | |
$277,500 | 3 | 3 | 2,500 | 67,082 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,431 | 43,560 | |
$474,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,726 | 415,562 | |
– | – | – | – | 1,097,712 | |
$224,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,660 | 81,457 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,824 | 83,635 | |
$875,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,766 | 145,490 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,388 | 91,476 | |
– | – | – | – | 173,804 | |
$67,500 | 3 | 1 | 870 | 86,684 | |
$42,000 | – | – | – | 91,476 |
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