981 River Road

Closed 8/9/24
Closed 8/9/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$420,000
3 beds2,181 sqft$193/sqft
981 River Rd, Bucksport, ME 04416
Single FamilyProperty Type
113.6 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$193/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 1910 Farmhouse - spacious and inviting first floor with easy access to front and rear decks. Remodeled in the 1980's, including walls, dustpan, kitchen, sunroom, attached garage w/apartment, mud-room, wiring, windows and more awaiting a buyer to update and enjoy. Sits high and well back from the road. Pastoral views of hayfields and seasonal distant hill views. Apartment is due for a bit of attention and could provide potential income as could the detached 2 car garage/shop and the 220 x...Charming 1910 Farmhouse - spacious and inviting first floor with easy access to front and rear decks. Remodeled in the 1980's, including walls, dustpan, kitchen, sunroom, attached garage w/apartment, mud-room, wiring, windows and more awaiting a buyer to update and enjoy. Sits high and well back from the road. Pastoral views of hayfields and seasonal distant hill views. Apartment is due for a bit of attention and could provide potential income as could the detached 2 car garage/shop and the 220 x 40 3-story barn (sound but deferred maintenance). 3 parcels being sold as 1 package! Tremendous potential for development, homesteading, animals, horses, dogs, raising munchkins, hiking, catching fish in Pratts Brooks even harvesting your own firewood. Close to Bangor and to the historic and evolving downtown Bucksport which sits on the banks of the Penobscot offering deep water and recreational activities ... gateway to Belfast/ Camden and to Bar Harbor/ Acadia.
  • Listed by: Susan Lane-Ziegelaar 207.852.7219 susanlane@realtyofmaine.com • Realty of Maine
Listing closed: 08/09/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1585781

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$370,000

Avg days on market

96

Sale-to-list ratio

88.2%

Bucksport, ME

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Property Information for 981 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,197 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • View: Fields, Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES/COMM
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 113.60 AC / 4,948,416 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 543*
  • Directions: F/Bangor - .5 mile from # 981 see ''Sharp Bend Sign'' on right, soon after a ''School Bus Sign'' on right, then take 3rd driveway on left
  • Latitude: 44.63827
  • Longitude: -$68.83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BUCT-000012-000000-000013
  • Tax Lot: 13*
  • Tax Book Number: 1211*
  • Tax Map Number: 12*
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,196.53
Parking
  • Parking Features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 21+ Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Attached, Detached, Direct Entry to Living, Other Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 113.6
  • Lot Size Area: 113.6
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4948416.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Front Other Source: Total of 3 lots from public records.
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 470.13
  • Source of Road Frontage: Other
  • Site: Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2181.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2181.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Other
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1910
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $206.33
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Upper: 2.0
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Room Information
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
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Four-Season
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 981 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538666719

$430,000—
Aug 9, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1585781

$420,000—
Jun 7, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1585781

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538666719

$430,000
08/09/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1585781

$420,000
06/07/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1585781

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

Public Records for 981 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,470Additions$270,310Total$390,780
Tax Record2025$6,057 ($505 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,181 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,181 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,948,416 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1988ZoningRT 15CountyHANCOCKAPNBUCT M:12 L:13

Schools near 981 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 25.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Miles Lane School
Public - 1 to 4
Bucksport Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Bucksport High School
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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 981 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
$420,000
3
2,181
4,948,416
979 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
–
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1
1,440
50,530
980 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
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4
1
1,341
607,226
988 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
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–
1
1,444
65,340
974 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
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1
1,420
65,340
422 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
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3
2
1,650
65,340

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