Welcome to 257 Ripley Road, where country living meets modern comfort! Situated on 16.7 acres in Dexter, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offers the space, privacy, and versatility you've been looking for. Whether you're dreaming of starting a hobby farm, creating your own homestead, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of country living, this property has so much to offer!
Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home with numerous upgrades, including new windows, appliances, beautiful oak flooring, a heat pump, and so much more! The spacious kitchen and dining area provide a welcoming place to gather, while the convenient single-level layout includes a primary bedroom with its own bathroom. Additional finished space in the basement offers even more room to spread out.
Outside is where this property truly shines! With a combination of open and wooded acreage, there's plenty of room for gardening, animals, outdoor recreation, and future projects. A new greenhouse and existing goat pens provide a wonderful head start for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. The attached garage, complete with an additional bay, and spacious detached 4-car garage offer exceptional storage for vehicles, tractors, equipment, and all your hobbies. An on-demand Generac generator adds another layer of convenience and peace of mind.
Enjoy the freedom of rural living without sacrificing accessibility. Located just minutes from downtown Dexter and approximately 20 minutes from Newport and 45 minutes from Bangor, you'll have the best of both worlds. With substantial improvements already completed and endless possibilities both inside and out, this is more than just a home, it's an opportunity to create the lifestyle you've always wanted!
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$525,000
257 Ripley Road, Dexter, ME 04930
3beds
2,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
16.7 Acres Lot
$501,600 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New greenhouseBeautiful oak flooringSingle-level layoutExisting goat pensNew windowsHeat pump
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1687451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, External Heating Plant, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- None, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Finished,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
- Finished area below ground: 680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Gravel, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Detached, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Unknown
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 100,Waterfrontage Owned: 100
Lot
- Size: 16.7 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Near Town, Rural, Farm, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: DEXTM101L20
- Zoning: Rural
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dexter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,629
- Date on market: 11/10/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$501,600
$477,000 - $527,000
$2,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+44.2%$246/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Sold | $364,000+1.4%$170/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Pending sale | $359,000$168/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $359,000+23.8%$168/sqft |
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| 8/2/2021 | Sold | $290,000-3.3%$136/sqft |
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| 6/21/2021 | Pending sale | $299,900$140/sqft |
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| 6/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,900+20%$140/sqft |
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| 11/14/2014 | Sold | $250,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,098 -0.5% | $209,100 |
| 2023 | $4,119 0% | $209,100 +1.5% |
| 2022 | $4,120 +8.3% | $206,000 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $3,804 | $194,100 |
| 2020 | $3,804 | $194,100 |
| 2019 | $3,804 | $194,100 |
| 2018 | $3,804 +2.6% | $194,100 |
| 2017 | $3,707 +2.7% | $194,100 |
| 2016 | $3,610 | $194,100 |
| 2015 | $3,610 +5.1% | $194,100 |
| 2014 | $3,436 +17.2% | $194,100 |
| 2012 | $2,931 +14.5% | $194,100 +17.6% |
| 2011 | $2,559 | $165,100 |
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