Fall in love the minute you turn into the circular driveway of this charming 1850's Bucksport farmhouse. Walk in the door and you won't be disappointed. The spacious mud room is open from the attached two car garage and from the outside guest entrance. Feel the warmth of the spacious, open kitchen offering the space for any lifestyle. Features include a large wood burning cook stove, with butlers pantry, the room for dining or a connected family room with Franklin fireplace. .. just bring your imagination. The adjacent rooms would be perfect for formal dining, office space, exercise or music rooms, all offering warm wood floors. The formal living room is cozy with a fireplace, wide pine floors and french doors to the sunny four season sunroom, which opens onto a beautiful deck built by Hickory-Dickory Decks with a sunken hot tub all with privacy fence overlooking the back yard. A charming half bath finishes off the first floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Soft neutral colors and pine floors add to the warmth of the home. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and an attached bath offering a claw foot tub, antique sink and separate shower. The shared bath also has the laundry. There is direct entry storage over the garage as well. This home has something for everyone and room to spread out. The current owners have done major updates with a new ly shingled roof and a pellet boiler. The location is equidistant from Downtown Bangor and Downtown Bucksport, in the perfect location to enjoy all the Bangor has and all that mid-coast Maine has to offer, this is a must see home!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Quirk• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Listed by Rebecca McGowan• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with Linda Gardiner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Fall in love the minute you turn into the circular driveway of this charming 1850's Bucksport farmhouse. Walk in the door and you won't be disappointed. The spacious mud room is open from the attached two car garage and from the outside guest entrance. Open the door and walk into the spacious, open kitchen offering the space for any lifestyle. Features include a large wood burning cook stove, a butlers pantry, the room for dining or for a connected family room. .. bring your imagination. The adjacent rooms would be perfect for formal dining, office space, exercise or music rooms, all offering warm wood floors. The formal living room is cozy with a fireplace, wide pine floors and french doors to the sunny four season sunroom, which opens onto a beautiful deck built by Hickory-Dickory Decks with a sunken hot tub all with privacy fence overlooking the back yard. A charming half bath finishes off the first floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Soft neutral colors and pine floors add to the warmth of the home. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and an attached bath offering a claw foot tub, antique sink and separate shower. The shared bath also has the laundry. There is direct entry storage over the garage as well. This home has something for everyone and room to spread out. This home is in an area that qualifies for a USDA $0 down Loan, ask your lender for details. The sellers are offering a one year home protection plan with an acceptable offer. The location is equidistant from Downtown Bangor and Downtown Bucksport, in the perfect location to enjoy all the Bangor has and all that mid-coast Maine has to offer, this is a must see home!!
MREIS #725881
Oct 22, 2004
Listed
$230,000
$115/sq ft
MREIS #712357
Jul 8, 2004
Listed
$499,000
$250/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,602 (+35.8%)
$69,110 + $227,800
$296,910
2024
$3,389 (+3.9%)
$69,110 + $186,640
$255,750
2023
$3,261 (−0.4%)
$69,110 + $186,640
$255,750
2022
$3,275 (+4.3%)
$56,950 + $136,270
$193,220
2021
$3,140 (−3.7%)
$56,950 + $136,270
$193,220
2020
$3,261 (−0.3%)
$56,950 + $143,700
$200,650
2019
$3,271
$56,950 + $143,700
$200,650
2018
$3,271 (+0.2%)
$56,950 + $143,710
$200,660
2017
$3,264 (−0.9%)
$57,600 + $141,400
$199,000
2016
$3,295 (−3.7%)
$59,850 + $139,850
$199,700
2015
$3,420 (+21.4%)
$60,000 + $140,000
$200,000
2014
$2,818
$59,850 + $139,854
$199,704
Tax history for 1587 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,602 (+35.8%)
$69,110 + $227,800
$296,910
2024
$3,389 (+3.9%)
$69,110 + $186,640
$255,750
2023
$3,261 (−0.4%)
$69,110 + $186,640
$255,750
2022
$3,275 (+4.3%)
$56,950 + $136,270
$193,220
2021
$3,140 (−3.7%)
$56,950 + $136,270
$193,220
2020
$3,261 (−0.3%)
$56,950 + $143,700
$200,650
2019
$3,271
$56,950 + $143,700
$200,650
2018
$3,271 (+0.2%)
$56,950 + $143,710
$200,660
2017
$3,264 (−0.9%)
$57,600 + $141,400
$199,000
2016
$3,295 (−3.7%)
$59,850 + $139,850
$199,700
2015
$3,420 (+21.4%)
$60,000 + $140,000
$200,000
2014
$2,818
$59,850 + $139,854
$199,704
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town, Suburban
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,261
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1587 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
Directions: Directions from the Chamberlain Bridge: South on Route 15, aka South Maine Street, Brewer, which turns into the River Road: go 9.8 miles toward Bucksport, house is on the left at the corner of the Milvale Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Hancock County
APN: 459867
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bucksport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
4/10
Bucksport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bucksport, ME • 04416
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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