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981 River Rd, Bucksport, ME 04416
About this home
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.
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Sale history for 981 River Rd
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$206/sq ft
Tax history for 981 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Attached Garage: Yes
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Inside Entrance
- Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Attached, Detached, Direct Entry to Living, Other Vehicle Storage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Office
- Level: First
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Sunroom
- Level: First
- Features: Four-Season
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Family Room
- Level: First
- Features: Heat Stove
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Mud Room
- Level: First
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: First
- Room 7 Information
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Room 8 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Features: Eat-In Kitchen
- Room 9 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Room 10 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Bulkhead
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
- Electric Range, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Other Equipment: Generator
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,181
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Exterior Features
- Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1910
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,181
- Ownership: QCw/covenant x2 and QC x1
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $4,948,416
- Lot Size (Acres): 113.6
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
- Zoning: RES/COMM
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,196.53
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 981 River Road, Bucksport, ME 04416
- 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
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,181
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 113.6 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Renovated: 1988
- County: Hancock County
- APN: 459211
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 4.7mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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