The town has this as a 5 bedroom however septic design is for a 3 Bedroom home. Light filled open dinning/ Living room w/ fireplace and newly remodeled kitchen with granite make a great living space. Bedrooms are large and sunny. The first level boasts 2 rooms with closets and a large family room with direct access to the backyard and deck. 2.9 acres and you can make a private path to Dorothea Dix Park as your property abuts it. Solar hot water, insulation, vapor barrier, cool exterior cedar wall and a heat pump are just a few of the improvements done by the current owners. There is room for chickens and a garden and plenty of adventures. This should be your Hampden home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Angelia Levesque• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Listed by Gary Jordan• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Melissa Bartlett• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
SPREAD OUT HERE. Up to 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms fireplaced living room & large backyard. Hiking trails lead to Penobscot River. Recent improvements include hardwood flooring, metal roof & interior paint. FRESH EGGS-backyard shed is a chix coop. Short Sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,735 (+25.5%)
$73,840 + $194,440
$268,280
2024
$3,773 (−0.9%)
$66,400 + $174,700
$241,100
2023
$3,808 (+6.3%)
$54,400 + $143,400
$197,800
2022
$3,581
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2021
$3,581 (+1.5%)
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2020
$3,529 (+2.8%)
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2019
$3,433 (+18.6%)
$46,200 + $122,100
$168,300
2018
$2,895 (+6.5%)
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
2017
$2,718 (+1.6%)
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
2016
$2,675 (+4.0%)
$46,000 + $101,000
$147,000
2015
$2,573 (−0.5%)
$46,000 + $101,000
$147,000
2014
$2,585
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
Tax history for 197 Main Rd S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,735 (+25.5%)
$73,840 + $194,440
$268,280
2024
$3,773 (−0.9%)
$66,400 + $174,700
$241,100
2023
$3,808 (+6.3%)
$54,400 + $143,400
$197,800
2022
$3,581
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2021
$3,581 (+1.5%)
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2020
$3,529 (+2.8%)
$47,600 + $125,400
$173,000
2019
$3,433 (+18.6%)
$46,200 + $122,100
$168,300
2018
$2,895 (+6.5%)
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
2017
$2,718 (+1.6%)
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
2016
$2,675 (+4.0%)
$46,000 + $101,000
$147,000
2015
$2,573 (−0.5%)
$46,000 + $101,000
$147,000
2014
$2,585
$46,200 + $101,500
$147,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,484
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1958
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,484
Levels: Multi-Level
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $126,324
Lot Size (Acres): 2.9
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Redidential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,718
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Solar
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 197 Main Road S, Hampden, ME 04444
Directions: Go thru Hampden heading towards Winterport on the Main Road. #197 Main Road South is past the Kennebec Road and on the left, just before Dorothea Dix Park.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,619
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Penobscot County
APN: 253849
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Earl C McGraw School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Reeds Brook Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Hampden Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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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
Hampden, ME • 04444
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $439,000
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