For sale

$425,000

Est. $2,853/mo —

•

1,968

sq ft

7 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME 04444

About this home

Welcome to 7 Ruth Ave in Hampden! There are so many things to love about this well cared for cape with about 2000 square feet, set at the end of a cul-de-sac in a lovely neighborhood. Drop your coat and shoes in the mudroom before entering an airy eat-in kitchen with vaulted ceilings, classic beams, and sunshine pouring in. There is plenty of kitchen storage, along with pantry space in the half bath and laundry room. The flexible floor plan allows you to set up your living room and dining room to meet your needs. The first floor primary bedroom has a heat pump, skylight, and walk in closet. To round out the first floor, a full bath that is handicap accessible with a shower, and a second bedroom with a heat pump. Upstairs are two generous sized bedrooms and another full bath. Other highlights of this move-in-ready home are hardwood floors, new appliances, radon mitigation system, a whole house generator, full dry basement, front and back decks, and a 2 car detached garage with storage upstairs. Conveniently located just 7 minutes to downtown Bangor, 10 minutes to the airport, 1.5 miles to Hampden Academy, and steps to snowmobile/cross country ski trails. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$216Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eric Meadows Margaret {Maggie} Ellis • Portside Real Estate Group

Listed by Margaret {Maggie} Ellis • Portside Real Estate Group

Listing updated: Oct 7, 2026 at 02:33pm

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•Source:MREIS #1670624

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$2,853 per month

Principal and interest$2,348

Property taxes

$433

HOA dues

Home insurance

$71

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Earl C McGraw School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 1.0mi

Reeds Brook Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Hampden Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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7 Ruth Ave · $425,000

Strong offer

$422K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $422K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
First-floor bedroom
Bathtub
Shower
Storage
Walk-in closets
Roll-in shower (accessibility)
Air radon mitigation system
Generator
Internet access available
8 total rooms
Basement with interior entry, full and unfinished

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with skylight and walk-in closet
Bedroom 1 on the first floor with closet
Bedroom 2 on the second floor with closet
Bedroom 4 on the second floor with closet

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Electric range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Cathedral ceiling and skylight in the kitchen

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located on the main level

Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Hardwood

Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating and cooling
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Circuit breakers for electrical

Sale and tax history for 7 Ruth Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1670624

Sep 3, 2026

Price Changed

$425,000

$216/sq ft

Aug 13, 2026

Price Changed

$440,000

$224/sq ft

Jul 7, 2026

Listed

$450,000

$229/sq ft

MREIS #1312824

Jul 27, 2017

Sold

$212,000

$108/sq ft

Jun 17, 2017

Listed

$209,900

$107/sq ft

+23

Not your average cape! This well maintained home has some nice surprises, including high ceilings & skylights in kitchen, LR & master. Lg eat-in kitchen w/ heat pump is open to DR - perfect for entertaining! Lg 1st fl master or family rm w/ an office & full bath next door. A second 1st fl BR & two lg BR & full bath on 2nd fl. 1st fl laundry & 1/2 bath off mudroom. 2 decks & ready hot tub platform. Oversized 2-car det garage, huge dry basement could be finished. Convenient to Hampden Academy, shopping & I-95.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,201 (+26.8%)

$64,030 + $230,670

$294,700

2024

$4,103 (−0.8%)

$57,000 + $205,200

$262,200

2023

$4,135 (+7.9%)

$46,700 + $168,100

$214,800

2022

$3,832

$40,200 + $144,900

$185,100

2021

$3,832 (+1.5%)

$40,200 + $144,900

$185,100

2020

$3,776 (+2.9%)

$40,200 + $144,900

$185,100

2019

$3,670 (+4.1%)

$39,100 + $140,800

$179,900

2018

$3,526 (+14.3%)

$39,100 + $140,800

$179,900

2017

$3,086 (+0.9%)

$39,100 + $128,600

$167,700

2016

$3,058 (+4.0%)

$39,000 + $129,000

$168,000

2015

$2,940 (+0.2%)

$39,000 + $129,000

$168,000

2014

$2,935 (+5.1%)

$39,100 + $128,600

$167,700

2013

$2,792

$39,100 + $128,600

$167,700

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

2014

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,208

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,208

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Penobscot County

APN

252088

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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 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

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Hampden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.6 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 7 Ruth Ave

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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
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3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$455,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,424 sq ft
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