Homesteader's delight! This 2.5 acre property offers a large, prepared garden space, fenced area for livestock, open pasture and mature woods. Single story living with two bedrooms, a four-season glassed in porch, covered entry, and walkout basement. Centrally located between Blue Hill and Bucksport, and just 20 minutes from Ellsworth.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Stanley• Acadia Cornerstone Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Rhonda Gopan• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Cozy countryside setting offering a 2.5 acre lot with plenty of space! This economical 2 bedroom home features a glassed in porch, bonus room, covered entry, full walkout basement, updated flooring & a private landscaped yard. Don't miss this affordable opportunity.
MREIS #1221219
Sep 20, 2015
Price Changed
$119,900
$102/sq ft
Sep 1, 2015
Price Changed
$127,900
$108/sq ft
Jun 5, 2015
Listed
$129,900
$110/sq ft
MREIS #1141766
Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$132,900
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,142 (+10.8%)
$40,700 + $132,320
$173,020
2024
$1,934 (+3.4%)
$37,000 + $121,820
$158,820
2023
$1,871 (+19.3%)
$37,000 + $121,820
$158,820
2022
$1,568 (+11.4%)
$37,000 + $123,340
$160,340
2021
$1,407
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2020
$1,407 (−1.3%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2019
$1,425 (+5.5%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2018
$1,351 (+5.3%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2017
$1,283 (+1.8%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2016
$1,260
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2015
$1,260 (−3.5%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2014
$1,306
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
Tax history for 488 Front Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,142 (+10.8%)
$40,700 + $132,320
$173,020
2024
$1,934 (+3.4%)
$37,000 + $121,820
$158,820
2023
$1,871 (+19.3%)
$37,000 + $121,820
$158,820
2022
$1,568 (+11.4%)
$37,000 + $123,340
$160,340
2021
$1,407
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2020
$1,407 (−1.3%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2019
$1,425 (+5.5%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2018
$1,351 (+5.3%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2017
$1,283 (+1.8%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2016
$1,260
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2015
$1,260 (−3.5%)
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
2014
$1,306
$19,950 + $72,000
$91,950
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,180
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Porch
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1981
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,180
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $130,680
Lot Size (Acres): 3
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,406.84
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 25
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 488 Front Ridge Road, Orland, ME 04472
Directions: From Bucksport take Front Ridge Road (Route 15) to #488 on the left. From Blue Hill take Pleasant Street (Route 15) to #488 on the right. Sign is up.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1347468
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Bucksport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Bucksport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$255,000 – $308,000
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