This 3 bedroom ranch with great back yard and hardwood floors is less than half a mile to Colby College and has quick access to i-95. Large back yard with plenty of space for a garden. You'll find a great shed. .. or turn it into a bunk house. The shed has a porch, door/windows, and a garage door! Make it your backyard sanctuary or hobby shed. Living Kitchen rooms are also quite spacious with a large window between the rooms. Cabinet storage and work space in the one car garage. Great flow to this house with hallway leading to bath and the 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are quite large. Two man doors to enter the garage, one on side and back of house. This house is move in ready. Call to book a showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Patterson• Keller Williams Realty
Here's a 3BR Ranch home in a pleasant neighborhood near Colby College. Large back yard. Close to I-95. Spacious livingroom. Several rooms with hardwood floors. Attached garage or workshop. An excellent value!
MREIS #1317561
Sep 22, 2017
Price Changed
$118,000
$115/sq ft
Jul 17, 2017
Listed
$119,900
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,753 (+13.5%)
$21,900 + $98,000
$119,900
2023
$1,544 (−1.2%)
$21,900 + $85,300
$107,200
2022
$1,563 (+4.8%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2021
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2020
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2019
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2018
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2017
$1,491 (+5.8%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2016
$1,409 (+2.6%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2015
$1,373 (+2.4%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2014
$1,341 (+6.9%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2013
$1,254
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
Tax history for 159 Rice Rips Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,753 (+13.5%)
$21,900 + $98,000
$119,900
2023
$1,544 (−1.2%)
$21,900 + $85,300
$107,200
2022
$1,563 (+4.8%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2021
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2020
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2019
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2018
$1,491
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2017
$1,491 (+5.8%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2016
$1,409 (+2.6%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2015
$1,373 (+2.4%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2014
$1,341 (+6.9%)
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
2013
$1,254
$19,900 + $71,000
$90,900
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,025
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kennebec County
APN
242900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,025
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,025
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $19,166.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,491
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 159 Rice Rips Road, Oakland, ME 04963
Directions: From Colby College go 4/10s of a mile along Rice Rips Road. Property is on your left, #159
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Kennebec County
APN: 242900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Williams Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Messalonskee Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Messalonskee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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