Waterfront and privacy that's what you'll get with this Hampden Colonial home. This charming 3 bedrooms, 1 bath offers plenty of living space with built-ins from those classic builds we love so much. This home has been well maintained and updated within the last few years to include newer vinyl windows, exterior professionally painted in June 2022, new flashing on back deck, new flooring on second level and new shingles on the12x20 addition, there's nothing to do but move-in and enjoy the beautiful Maine summers while Barbecuing on the large composite deck with water views. Perhaps you'd rather sit back and enjoy the stillness while sitting near the over 300' of water frontage of Souadabscook Stream which connects to the Penobscot River all from comforts of your own home. Put your canoe or kayak in right from your own backyard and enjoy sunsets, coffee, outdoor recreation or the quiet. Hampden remains one of Maine desirable locations with shopping, dining, schools and convenience to travel.
Single-familyProperty Type
1834Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cassie Pelletier-Cyr• NextHome Experience
Bought with Linda Gardiner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Very Charming Hampden colonial with over 300' water frontage and stunning views features remodeled 12x20 family room w/ vaulted ceiling, Lopi gas stove and atrium doors to large deck overlooking the Souadabscook Stream. Pathways encourage canoeing/kayaking. Eat-in kit, newer vinyl windows, remodeled BA; upscale finishes; 1st floor study; wood floors; energy efficient system 2000 furnace uses only 650 (+-) gallons of oil annually. Downeast Magazine voted Hampden as one of top 10 towns in Maine to live in.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,518 (+23.0%)
$100,130 + $155,820
$255,950
2024
$3,673 (−0.9%)
$91,800 + $142,900
$234,700
2023
$3,706 (+3.4%)
$75,300 + $117,200
$192,500
2022
$3,585
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2021
$3,585 (+1.5%)
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2020
$3,533 (+2.9%)
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2019
$3,435 (+4.1%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2018
$3,301 (+6.5%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2017
$3,099 (+0.7%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2016
$3,076 (+4.0%)
$66,000 + $103,000
$169,000
2015
$2,958 (+16.8%)
$66,000 + $103,000
$169,000
2014
$2,532 (+5.1%)
$43,700 + $101,000
$144,700
2013
$2,409
$43,700 + $101,000
$144,700
Tax history for 2 Short Wharf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,518 (+23.0%)
$100,130 + $155,820
$255,950
2024
$3,673 (−0.9%)
$91,800 + $142,900
$234,700
2023
$3,706 (+3.4%)
$75,300 + $117,200
$192,500
2022
$3,585
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2021
$3,585 (+1.5%)
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2020
$3,533 (+2.9%)
$67,800 + $105,400
$173,200
2019
$3,435 (+4.1%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2018
$3,301 (+6.5%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2017
$3,099 (+0.7%)
$65,800 + $102,600
$168,400
2016
$3,076 (+4.0%)
$66,000 + $103,000
$169,000
2015
$2,958 (+16.8%)
$66,000 + $103,000
$169,000
2014
$2,532 (+5.1%)
$43,700 + $101,000
$144,700
2013
$2,409
$43,700 + $101,000
$144,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1834
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
253485
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Office
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Bathtub
Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,638
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1834
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,638
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $32,670
Lot Size (Acres): 0.75
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Near Shopping, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res A & Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Souadabscook Stream
Water Body Type: Stream
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,585
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 2 Short Wharf Road, Hampden, ME 04444
Directions: From Route 1 in Hampden, turn onto Dudley Street which is across from the Coldbrook Road. Take the first right onto Short Wharf Road. Home is the first one on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1834
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Penobscot County
APN: 253485
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
George B Weatherbee School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Reeds Brook Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Hampden Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance 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 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
2.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $401,000
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