$353,500
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

16 Ferry Rd Prospect, ME 04981

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
91,476 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 230 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • River Nearby
  • New Englander Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Fort Knox State Historic Site

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming 1900s New Englander set on 2.1 acres with approximately 250± feet of frontage on the Penobscot River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious open floor plan with lots of natural light, a sunroom, and an open deck offering water views of Bucksport.

The eat-in kitchen has been updated with new fridge, stove and flooring and paint has been redone throughout the home. The second-floor primary suite provides privacy and comfort with a view over the front of the property. Additional features include a two-car garage built in 2014 with ample storage, on-site generator & point of entry water filtration system.

Situated on a triple lot, this property offers exceptional value and is conveniently located with easy access to Belfast, Bangor, and Ellsworth. A rare opportunity to own waterfront in a quiet location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Burpee

Two Rivers Realty, LLC Brokerage Email: tworiversdougb@gmail.com Listed on: 05/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Monet Yarnell

Sell 207

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2.1 Acre Lot
  • 230 Feet of Waterfront
  • Rural Setting
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 55, 56 & 66
  • Assessor Parcel Number PROT-000010-000000-000056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,004

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2.1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1946.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: tworiversdougb@gmail.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 179.86
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.1
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1946.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 230.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 230.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Charming 1900s New Englander set on 2.1 acres with approximately 250± feet of frontage on the Penobscot River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious open floor plan with lots of natural light, a sunroom, and an open deck offering water views of Bucksport. The eat-in kitchen has been updated with new fridge, stove and flooring and paint has been redone throughout the home. The second-floor primary suite provides privacy and comfort with a view over the front of the property. Additional features include a two-car garage built in 2014 with ample storage, on-site generator & point of entry water filtration system. Situated on a triple lot, this property offers exceptional value and is conveniently located with easy access to Belfast, Bangor, and Ellsworth. A rare opportunity to own waterfront in a quiet location. Call Doug Burpee & Emily Wascholl with Two Rivers Realty, LLC
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 91476.0
  • Parcel #: PROT-000010-000000-000056
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3004.0
  • Tax Lot: 55, 56 & 66
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2013
Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Wilbur Hunter R
Bought by
Shea John F and Shea Dorothy H
Seller's Agent
Joseph Calista
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Calista
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-8.72%
Current Estimated Value
$384,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.90%
Original Mortgage
$129,200
Outstanding Balance
$98,494
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$274,858

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Adams Steven D
Bought by
Wilbur Hunter R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,367
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $129,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,367 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $353,500 +1.0% $182 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $350,000 +157.4% $180 / Sq Ft
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $136,000 -8.7% $70 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2013 09/11/13 For Sale $149,000 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,004 $300,400 $51,880 $248,520
2023 $2,517 $173,580 $29,970 $143,610
2022 $2,500 $173,580 $29,970 $143,610
2021 $2,588 $133,390 $22,200 $111,190
2020 $2,588 $133,390 $22,200 $111,190
2019 $2,294 $133,390 $22,200 $111,190
2018 $2,101 $133,390 $22,200 $111,190
2017 $2,036 $130,100 $22,200 $107,900
2016 $1,984 $130,100 $22,200 $107,900
2015 $1,984 $130,100 $22,200 $107,900
2014 $1,952 $130,100 $22,200 $107,900
2013 $1,952 $130,100 $22,200 $107,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1623843

Maine Listings

APN: PROT-000010-000000-000056

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