Rural setting with your own private pond! This rustic cottage features a post and beam style living room addition with a cathedral ceiling. Lots of newer windows and natural light! The property features a breakfast nook with a sunk-in dining room and 2 lofts with large flat screen TVs. Both lofts are currently bedrooms with one featuring its own private balcony overlooking the pond. A large walk-in closet sits between the other loft and the 3rd bedroom. Want heat options? This house offers three heat sources so you can use the one(s) you like best. A deck was built beside the little pond making it a perfect picnic area for outdoor relaxation. Need a place for your tools and hobbies? The 12 X 28 workshop has electricity and its own small porch. Water from the house could eventually be brought to the workshop as well. Don't worry about storing your wood or outdoor toys, with several sheds there is plenty of room. This place also comes with a pull start generator that plugs into the house and a meat smoker to preserve your favorite meats. Even in its country setting, the house has the new fiber internet so you can stay connected! Come check out this little slice of rural life!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Phillips• Palmer Realty Group
Contact: 800-988-3055
Bought with Cassandra {Cassie} Huff• RE/MAX Infinity
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Franklin County
APN
1383028
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Sunken/Raised
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Heat Stove
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Loft
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,250
Building Area Source: Measured
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1974
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,250
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $21,780
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Rural
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Small Private pond
Water Body Type: Pond
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $967
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Heat Pump, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 09
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 5 Hovey Road, New Sharon, ME 04955
Directions: Turn at the blinking light in New Sharon onto the Starks Rd. Take the next left onto the Industry Rd. The Hovey Rd is about 3 miles down on the left. Property is on the corner. (Do not use the Weeks Mills Rd)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 1383028
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Regional School Unit 09 website to verify.
Cascade Brook School
Public 3-5 • 4.9mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
8% 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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In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$208,000 – $251,000
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