Rural historic Ferry cape waiting for you to call it home. Featuring a front farmers porch with lighting for summer day/ evening entertaining or relaxation. Inside you will find a mudroom for all your outdoor accessories, a 3rd bedroom, family room, exercise room or office is to the right with a half bath. Access to the secluded flat backyard is from this space. To the left of the mudroom, you'll find an updated kitchen to stay with the country feel. New countertops, new sink, fresh paint. A formal dining room/living room is off the kitchen with hardwood flooring. Upstairs you'll find 2 bedrooms and a full bath with laundry. The layout of this home offers many possibilities for you to make it your own based on what you need. In 2023 the seller had 2 heat pumps installed for heating/cooling options. Metal roof, vinyl windows, clapboard siding. Sunday River 10 minutes away, Mt Abram Greenwood & Black Mountain in Rumford are approximately 20 minutes away. Hiking & river swimming nearby.
Historic 1900 Ferry house located on a beautiful country road, with direct access to route 2. River with swimming hole is right down the road, flat lot and backyard, and an expansive farmers porch! Bonus room with half bath has plumbing to make it a full bath. Could be used for an Air B & B, in law apartment, master suite, or business space. Snowmobile trail is across a walking path directly across from property, and hiking is minutes away. This property is 9.4 miles about 11 minutes to the Sunday River Road in Bethel, 12 miles about 20 minutes to Mount Abram in Greenwood, and 14 miles about 20 minutes to Black Mountain in Rumford. Centrally located to three ski mountains! Updated windows, doors, private back deck, farmers porch with charming lighting, and so much more. This property is a must see! Chain link fence in backyard DOES NOT convey with property.
MREIS #1060927
Aug 28, 2012
Sold
$75,000
$56/sq ft
+4
This quaint 1900 cape has a large eat in kitchen with nice attached living room. Three bedrooms and bath upstairs. Attached garage with breezeway. Nice flat lot. Just 10 min. from Rumford and 15 min. to Bethel.
MREIS #1031415
Sep 28, 2011
Listed
$86,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,017 (+12.7%)
$14,000 + $147,100
$161,100
2024
$2,677 (+4.9%)
$14,000 + $147,100
$161,100
2023
$2,553
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2022
$2,553 (−1.2%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2021
$2,584 (−0.7%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2020
$2,601 (+62.2%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2019
$1,604 (+2.6%)
$5,500 + $47,084
$52,584
2018
$1,564 (+23.8%)
$5,500 + $47,084
$52,584
2017
$1,263 (+3.0%)
$5,500 + $38,284
$43,784
2016
$1,226 (+11.2%)
$5,500 + $38,284
$43,784
2015
$1,103 (+1.8%)
$5,500 + $34,680
$40,180
2014
$1,083
$5,500 + $34,680
$40,180
Tax history for 5 Whippoorwill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,017 (+12.7%)
$14,000 + $147,100
$161,100
2024
$2,677 (+4.9%)
$14,000 + $147,100
$161,100
2023
$2,553
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2022
$2,553 (−1.2%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2021
$2,584 (−0.7%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2020
$2,601 (+62.2%)
$10,000 + $105,100
$115,100
2019
$1,604 (+2.6%)
$5,500 + $47,084
$52,584
2018
$1,564 (+23.8%)
$5,500 + $47,084
$52,584
2017
$1,263 (+3.0%)
$5,500 + $38,284
$43,784
2016
$1,226 (+11.2%)
$5,500 + $38,284
$43,784
2015
$1,103 (+1.8%)
$5,500 + $34,680
$40,180
2014
$1,083
$5,500 + $34,680
$40,180
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Oxford County
APN
433045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Furnished: Furnished
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,350
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,350
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $10,890
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Rural, Ski Resort
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,553
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Heat Pump, Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: Rumford-Region 9
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 5 Whippoorwill Road, Rumford, ME 04276
Directions: Rt 2 west, right on Whippoorwill Rd, property on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Oxford County
APN: 433045
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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