First time on the open market in over 100 years! Looking for peace and quiet? This amazing property is 28.4 acres with extensive frontage on Hostile Valley Road. With an intriguing history, this was originally a hooper's mill which manufactured metal hoops for wooden barrels and was relocated to this location and became a residence with a firearms machine shop and store. The building has beautiful, historical features including dramatic woodwork, exposed beams, central cathedral ceiling, and a large fieldstone fireplace with a built-in BBQ designed by prominent mason Jeff Gammelin, who was featured in many magazines including Down East, This Old House, and Martha Stewart's Living. The house has 2 full baths including the first floor with updated plumbing and flooring, three bedrooms including a master suite, living room with new carpet, formal dining room with woodstove, large den (formally the store), rear deck, 3-bay garage, and outbuilding. New pump, water tank and well-cap 2016. Come discover this historic retreat. It may be possible to break off lot(s) in the future, please verify with Town. Centrally located between Augusta (23mi), Waterville (24mi), and Camden-Rockport (25m).
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
28.4 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Davis• Town & Shore Real Estate
Bought with Shawn Knight• Realty ONE Group - Compass
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Market trends in 04354, ME
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
101.6%
+0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$325K
$58K MoM
Avg. days on market
42d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
3 MoM
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Sale history for 1560 Hostile Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1507518
Nov 16, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$96/sq ft
Sep 30, 2021
Price Changed
$199,900
$91/sq ft
Sep 2, 2021
Listed
$219,000
$100/sq ft
MREIS #702479
Apr 18, 2004
Listed
$64,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,494 (+4.5%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2023
$2,386 (+5.8%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2022
$2,256 (−13.3%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2017
$2,602 (+1.5%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2016
$2,563 (−0.8%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2015
$2,583 (+4.7%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2014
$2,466 (+10.4%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2013
$2,233
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
Tax history for 1560 Hostile Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,494 (+4.5%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2023
$2,386 (+5.8%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2022
$2,256 (−13.3%)
$59,400 + $157,500
$216,900
2017
$2,602 (+1.5%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2016
$2,563 (−0.8%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2015
$2,583 (+4.7%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2014
$2,466 (+10.4%)
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
2013
$2,233
$89,000 + $105,200
$194,200
*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
28.4 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Waldo County
APN
455876
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
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Vehicle Storage: 3 Car
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,189
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,189
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,237,104
Lot Size (Acres): 28.4
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,350
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Space Heater, Forced Air, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1560 Hostile Valley Road, Palermo, ME 04354
Directions: Interstate 95 to route 3 in Augusta, follow route 3 East into Palermo, left on Level Hill Road for . 7 miles, Right on Hostile Valley Road to #1560, 3 miles on left, see sign. Hostile Valley Road turns to gravel the last . 6 miles.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 28.4 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 455876
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palermo Consolidated School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 20.3mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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