$495,000

69 Ward Rd Athens, ME 04912

Estimated payment $2,963/month

Total Views 222
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,187 Sq Ft
$155 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Athens Community School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Welcome to the quintessential country home with a unique blend of classic New England style with contemporary modern day conveniences. Located on a quiet country road in the Athens countryside, this four bedroom home is homesteaders dream with perfectly tilled gardens and a producing orchard already in place.

From the mudroom, you enter into the kitchen and living area. Once you see the cathedral ceilings and open beams, you'll fall in love with the country charm. The kitchen features granite counter tops and a granite island. The gas range, built-in microwave, pantry, and dishwasher ensure that you'll be ready to entertain your guests.

Next you step into a formal dining room with exquisitely carfted wood floors and exposed, hand hewn beams. Beyond the dining area is the indoor pool. With beautiful time flooring and ample natural light streaming through the windows, this ammenity will surely become one of your favorites! After a long day, you can enjoy your indoor pool regardless of the season.

This property could also be a great place to work from home as there is ample office space and plenty of storage to accomodate your living needs and your business needs. There is a primary bedroom complete with a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with washer and dryer on the main living level. There are two more bedrooms on the main level and an additional bedroom on the second level with a half bathroom and an adjacent den.

This home has four separate heating systems and has been extremely well-insulated in the walls and ceiling to ensure maximum heating efficiency in the coldest months. That same efficiency carries over into the summer months with a central cooling system that keeps you comfortable during the dog days of summer. This home also boasts vehicle storage in the basement with an electric door opener and direct entry to the living quarters. There is also ample storage in the basement and space for a work shop.

Listing Agent

Garrett Quinn

Whittemore's Real Estate Listed on: 08/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2.25 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Rural Setting
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned N/A

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,187 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Private Water Source
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number ATHE-000004-000000-000005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,251

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.25
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: From Fox Hill Road in Athens, turn onto Ward Road. Property is on right across from Joaquin Road. See sign.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3187.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.25
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3187.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Office Amenities:Built-Ins16: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Walk-in Closet2: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:LaundryLaundry Hook-up: Yes
  • Room Features:LaundryLaundry Hook-up17: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling17: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom Amenities 4 Half Bath4: Yes
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Partial, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Corner Lot, Rural
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 98010.0
  • Parcel #: ATHE-000004-000000-000005
  • Zoning: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3251.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1296
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Map Number: 4
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $3,251 $158,585 $25,645 $132,940
2023 $2,999 $137,900 $22,300 $115,600
2022 $2,930 $137,900 $22,300 $115,600
2021 $2,967 $138,000 $22,400 $115,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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