This tastefully updated, immaculate, 3-bedroom ranch with lovely living room fireplace and floor-to-ceiling window sits on beautifully landscaped grounds including a gorgeous large back yard with fire pit and garden area. The daylight walkout basement with separately zoned baseboard heat and additional heater added in 2021, easily lends itself to finishing into additional personal living and workspace, an apartment to rent to a local college student, or a convenient in-law apartment with separate entry from outside and privacy for all. Also features a new propane water heater 2021, new gas range 2021 & new washer 2022. Right down the road from Colby College and the sports arena.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Tracy• Coldwell Banker American Heritage
Great location , near college, out of town, 3 bedroom home with wood and tile floors, single car attached garage, the home has a basement ready to be finished, with daylight walk out
MREIS #1148261
May 15, 2015
Sold
$128,900
$110/sq ft
Mar 9, 2015
Price Changed
$129,900
$111/sq ft
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$135,900
$116/sq ft
+12
College community - right in you back yard. walk to work don't drive to this sunny country ranch with an open design. 3 Bedrooms, fireplace in living room, large remodeled bath, attached garage, walk out basement. All on a large well landscaped lot.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,902 (+13.2%)
$27,000 + $103,100
$130,100
2023
$1,680 (−1.8%)
$27,000 + $89,700
$116,700
2022
$1,710 (+4.9%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2021
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2020
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2019
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2018
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2017
$1,630 (+5.8%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2016
$1,541 (+2.7%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2015
$1,501 (+2.4%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2014
$1,466 (+6.9%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2013
$1,372
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
Tax history for 162 Rice Rips Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,902 (+13.2%)
$27,000 + $103,100
$130,100
2023
$1,680 (−1.8%)
$27,000 + $89,700
$116,700
2022
$1,710 (+4.9%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2021
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2020
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2019
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2018
$1,630
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2017
$1,630 (+5.8%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2016
$1,541 (+2.7%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2015
$1,501 (+2.4%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2014
$1,466 (+6.9%)
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
2013
$1,372
$24,600 + $74,800
$99,400
*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
29,185
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,174
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kennebec County
APN
242922
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 26, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,174
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1953
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,174
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $29,185.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.67
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,296.88
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Water Heater: Other Water Heater, Tank
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 162 Rice Rips Road, Oakland, ME 04963
Directions: from Augusta: I-95 South take exit 127 to Kennedy Memorial Drive. Take a left at the first red light and then take the 2nd exit at the roundabout.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,174
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Kennebec County
APN: 242922
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 26, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Williams Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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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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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$254,000 – $308,000
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