561 Ft Knox Road, Prospect, ME, 04981
About This Home
Could this home be a good 'Prospect' for you? This 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape Cod style home sits on a lovely 2ac lot and just a few miles from the town of Bucksport as well as historic Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory. Recent improvements include two remodeled bathrooms, a standing seam metal roof and a new hot water boiler. Easy commute to Bangor, Belfast and Ellsworth! Come take a look!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,738
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,738
- Total interior livable area: 1,738 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Mud Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: PROTM10L17
- Zoning: None
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 2 Acres
- Features: Near Town,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Wooded
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,5 - 10 Spaces
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Coastal Flooding
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,511 | $18,132 |
| Home Insurance | $112 | $1,344 |
| Property Taxes | $230 | $2,760 |
| Electricity | $252 | $3,031 |
| Total | $2,105 | $25,260 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Contingent | $299,000 |
| 2026-08-01 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
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