Beautiful 10 acre parcel with improvements, septic, well and foundation. Plus bonus cabin to stay in while you build! Modulars and manufactured homes are allowed. Old growth trees that have not been cut in last 35 years. Property may be subdivided. Apple orchard & tree farm at one time. Mineral outcrops and brooks are a few of the wonders this property holds. Handy to Blue Hill, Castine and Ellsworth.
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Market trends in 04476, ME
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
+4.6% MoM
Median sale price
$410K
$95K MoM
Avg. days on market
46d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
3 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 492 Front Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1475275
Apr 16, 2021
Sold
$58,000
Feb 27, 2021
Price Changed
$63,000
Nov 5, 2020
Listed
$65,000
MREIS #1322654
Aug 18, 2017
Listed
$64,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$702 (+7.5%)
$47,100 + $26,700
$73,800
2024
$653 (+6.4%)
$37,500 + $21,300
$58,800
2023
$614 (+5.3%)
$37,500 + $21,300
$58,800
2022
$583 (+5.6%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2021
$552 (+4.0%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2020
$531 (−1.5%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2019
$539 (+8.7%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2018
$496 (−18.4%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2017
$608 (+4.3%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2016
$583 (+5.2%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2014
$554
$36,200 + $20,600
$56,800
Tax history for 492 Front Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$702 (+7.5%)
$47,100 + $26,700
$73,800
2024
$653 (+6.4%)
$37,500 + $21,300
$58,800
2023
$614 (+5.3%)
$37,500 + $21,300
$58,800
2022
$583 (+5.6%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2021
$552 (+4.0%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2020
$531 (−1.5%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2019
$539 (+8.7%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2018
$496 (−18.4%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2017
$608 (+4.3%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2016
$583 (+5.2%)
$32,600 + $18,500
$51,100
2014
$554
$36,200 + $20,600
$56,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
1345995
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $453,459.60
Lot Size (Acres): 10.41
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other Location, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Agricultural, Farm, Wooded, Near Town, Rural, Subdivided
Zoning: Rural
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Brook
Water Body Type: Brook, Stream
Water View: Seasonal
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $531
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 492 Front Ridge Road, Penobscot, ME 04476
Directions: Take Rt 15 at corner of 1 & 3 (Shell- Big Apple) travel 5.5 miles to 492 on left after North Penobscot Rd and Back Ridge Road. Sign on Property, driveway might be soft.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1345995
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penobscot Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Penobscot, ME • 04476
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
13
31
13
41
26
51
35
62
46
74
55
79
60
77
55
71
52
60
43
47
33
33
18
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$117,000 – $141,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Penobscot. 3 minutes to get started.