Looking for a fantastic farmhouse? An historic home with a 3 story befitting barn? How about the opportunity to raise animals, fruits, berries and whatever you wanted to grow in the fields? And work the woods, gather sap for maple syrup, plus own all of 70 acres? This amazing 5 bedroom home has been well cared for over the years. Five bedrooms allow you room to have many guests and a huge eat in kitchen will be the perfect spot to gather. Or, use the formal dining room for your entertaining. With a full apartment over the garage, you will have occasion for extra income. This centrally located spot between Augusta, Waterville, Belfast, or Camden is full of character, art, nature, and adventure. Set up your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
70 acresLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Quimby• Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Bought with Blake Fecteau• Realty ONE Group - Compass
This 1840's Farm is conveniently located in the Town of Freedom on 70 acres of pasture, woods and organic gardens. The house has 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, eat in kitchen and even an attached 2 bedroom apartment above the garage. The large post and beam barn has been recently upgraded and features spaces for all types of farm operations. The farm also includes organic irrigated gardens, animal enclosures, a rebuilt sugar shack and even a MOFGA composting outhouse. This farm can be purchased with furnishings, farm equipment and even the pigs, goats, sheep and other various farm animals.
MREIS #1455822
Jun 11, 2020
Listed
$500
$0/sq ft
MREIS #1408459
Aug 1, 2019
Sold
$300,000
$84/sq ft
Mar 31, 2019
Listed
$325,000
$91/sq ft
MREIS #1369582
Sep 10, 2018
Listed
$399,900
$112/sq ft
MREIS #1246686
Aug 12, 2015
Sold
$287,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,886 (−6.7%)
$65,417 + $286,083
$351,500
2024
$5,237 (−9.4%)
$65,417 + $286,083
$351,500
2023
$5,778 (+8.4%)
$56,451 + $225,398
$281,849
2022
$5,329 (+6.5%)
$49,304 + $225,398
$274,702
2021
$5,003 (−1.0%)
$51,507 + $211,812
$263,319
2019
$5,055 (+10.3%)
$50,269 + $179,501
$229,770
2018
$4,583 (+7.0%)
$50,783 + $179,501
$230,284
2017
$4,283
$50,783 + $179,501
$230,284
Tax history for 189 N Palermo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,886 (−6.7%)
$65,417 + $286,083
$351,500
2024
$5,237 (−9.4%)
$65,417 + $286,083
$351,500
2023
$5,778 (+8.4%)
$56,451 + $225,398
$281,849
2022
$5,329 (+6.5%)
$49,304 + $225,398
$274,702
2021
$5,003 (−1.0%)
$51,507 + $211,812
$263,319
2019
$5,055 (+10.3%)
$50,269 + $179,501
$229,770
2018
$4,583 (+7.0%)
$50,783 + $179,501
$230,284
2017
$4,283
$50,783 + $179,501
$230,284
*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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Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Slab
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,584
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Animal Containment System
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outhouse/Privy
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1840
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,584
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,049,200
Lot Size (Acres): 70
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other Location, Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Harvestable Crops, Farm, Level, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: rural/residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,528
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Forced Air, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 189 N Palermo Road, Freedom, ME 04941
Directions: From the north: turn off rt 137 to North Palermo Rd. Home will be about one mile in on the right. From the South, turn onto Branch Mills Rd from rt 3. Drive a little and turn left onto North Palermo Rd. Home will be on the left in 10 miles.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 66 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 1417940
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mt View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% 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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Estimated sale price
$615,000 – $745,000
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