Timber Frame Cordwood, off the grid home with a thoughtfully designed interior, including a Russian Masonry Heater. Solar set-up with grid tied into the accompanying bunkhouse that sleeps 6, plus one outlet in the main house for charging. Composting toilet with professionally designed and installed gray water system. All non-toxic building materials were used in the construction of this home. Almost 10 acres, 6 fenced. Most farming items convey. Formerly a goat dairy and mixed use homestead. Barns and Out-builds!! A unique, must see property with established fruit and nut trees, gardens and infrastructure.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
9.82 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Ashley Messner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Ashley Messner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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Market trends in 04988, ME
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$246K
$56 MoM
Avg. days on market
112d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 556 Waning Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1362552
Nov 19, 2018
Sold
$145,000
$165/sq ft
Oct 16, 2018
Price Changed
$159,000
$181/sq ft
Sep 7, 2018
Price Changed
$169,000
$192/sq ft
Aug 9, 2018
Price Changed
$174,000
$198/sq ft
Jul 26, 2018
Listed
$185,000
$210/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,503 (+17.2%)
$34,800 + $64,400
$99,200
2022
$1,282 (−1.5%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2021
$1,302 (−7.4%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2020
$1,406
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2019
$1,406 (+4.1%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2018
$1,350 (+0.6%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2017
$1,342 (−1.2%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2016
$1,358 (+26.1%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2014
$1,077 (+10.3%)
$27,900 + $44,900
$72,800
2013
$976
$27,900 + $44,900
$72,800
Tax history for 556 Waning Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,503 (+17.2%)
$34,800 + $64,400
$99,200
2022
$1,282 (−1.5%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2021
$1,302 (−7.4%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2020
$1,406
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2019
$1,406 (+4.1%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2018
$1,350 (+0.6%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2017
$1,342 (−1.2%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2016
$1,358 (+26.1%)
$27,900 + $52,700
$80,600
2014
$1,077 (+10.3%)
$27,900 + $44,900
$72,800
2013
$976
$27,900 + $44,900
$72,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
7.07 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Waldo County
APN
655014
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Closet, Heat Stove
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Informal
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Features: Closet
Room 4 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove
Room 6 Information
Type: Other Room 6
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Office
Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Compost Toilet, One-Floor Living
Washer, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 880
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Animal Containment System
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Outhouse/Privy
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2009
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 880
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $427,759.20
Lot Size (Acres): 9.82
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Farm, Rural
Zoning: Rural
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,082
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Solar, On Site, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: On Demand, Other Water Heater
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 556 Waning Road, Unity, ME 04988
Directions: From Belfast, take 137 towards Freedom. IN Freedom, take a Right onto Bryant Road. Right onto Clark Rd. Follow for several miles. Left onto Waning Rd, at yield intersection. Property on Left
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.07 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 655014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mt View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Lifestyle
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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 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$255,000 – $309,000
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