Spectacular 3 bedroom 2.5 bath contemporary farmhouse with ceilings that soar on 34+ acres with 1800+ feet of road frontage only 20 minutes to Bangor PLUS guest suite above 2 car attached garage. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters is open to a ''great'' room with brick wood-burning fireplace; with balcony overlooking living room and skylights. Traditional covered farm porch; pole barn and 10'x14' cabin; large cultivated vegetable garden complete this unique property.
Country: Pure and Simple! Contemporary Farmhouse offers lots of flexibility w/ 3-4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, eat-in kitchen w/ granite. Large living room w/ wood burning fireplace, 1st floor bedroom & large room with 1/2 bath over garage provides in-law apt opportunity. Scenic 34 acres w/ a variety of berries, grapes, apple trees and gardens! Attached 2 car garage with workshop & office, large detached garage, pole barn & a 10x14 cabin in the woods complete this package. Bring your ideas and make this your home!
MREIS #1213914
Aug 14, 2015
Sold
$190,000
$85/sq ft
May 1, 2015
Listed
$222,000
$99/sq ft
+30
Gardens galore await you at this 1985 Contemporary Farmhouse on 36 acres w/ an attached 2 car garage w/ workshop, detached garage and pole building. Home has an addition offering large living room w/ fireplace, dining area, 2 bedrooms upstairs w/ jack & jill bath. The original home offers kitchen w/ granite counters, bathroom w/ shower, soaking tub & laundry w/ 2 bedrooms. Above the attached garage is a large studio w/ half bath & separate exterior entrance, great for home occupation.
MREIS #985820
Jul 27, 2010
Listed
$239,000
$107/sq ft
MREIS #983243
Jul 7, 2010
Listed
$199,000
$89/sq ft
MREIS #957808
Dec 4, 2009
Listed
$299,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,235 (+26.8%)
$67,400 + $288,900
$356,300
2023
$4,918 (+5.2%)
$63,000 + $238,700
$301,700
2022
$4,673 (−0.5%)
$49,800 + $188,600
$238,400
2021
$4,695 (+1.9%)
$47,600 + $180,300
$227,900
2020
$4,606 (+2.5%)
$46,700 + $176,900
$223,600
2019
$4,492
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2018
$4,492 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2017
$4,218 (+3.1%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2016
$4,091 (+8.0%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2015
$3,789 (+6.7%)
$44,800 + $166,900
$211,700
2014
$3,552
$44,800 + $161,700
$206,500
Tax history for 170 Palmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,235 (+26.8%)
$67,400 + $288,900
$356,300
2023
$4,918 (+5.2%)
$63,000 + $238,700
$301,700
2022
$4,673 (−0.5%)
$49,800 + $188,600
$238,400
2021
$4,695 (+1.9%)
$47,600 + $180,300
$227,900
2020
$4,606 (+2.5%)
$46,700 + $176,900
$223,600
2019
$4,492
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2018
$4,492 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2017
$4,218 (+3.1%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2016
$4,091 (+8.0%)
$44,000 + $166,900
$210,900
2015
$3,789 (+6.7%)
$44,800 + $166,900
$211,700
2014
$3,552
$44,800 + $161,700
$206,500
*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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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
34.4 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
530581
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: DSL, Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,234
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1995
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,234
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,481,040
Lot Size (Acres): 34
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,492
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiant, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 170 Palmer Road, Newport, ME 04953
Directions: From 395 follow Rt 2 to Hermon and go 19.3(+/-) miles. Take right onto Palmer Road. Property is on left and begins right after you go over railroad tracks. Sign is up.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 34.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 530581
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Nokomis Regional Middle School
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Nokomis Regional High School
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