




656 Back Ridge Rd, Penobscot, ME, 04476
About This Home
656 Back Ridge Rd. Penobscot, ME. Authentic Maine home close to the coast with beautiful flower gardens & fruit trees on 1.7 acre lot, 2-story, 4BR, 2 bath, full cement basement, 2 car garage 22x28, on demand Generac generator, Fujitsu heat pump, private septic and well. Non-smoking home. Fidium high speed cable, wifi, and internet. 9 miles to Blue Hill, 10 miles to Bucksport, 15 miles to Ellsworth, 25 miles to Bangor, and 32 miles to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Listing as for sale by owner while finishing cleaning it out.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: concrete
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Linoleum / Vinyl
Heating
- Heating features: Forced air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: PNBSM19L12
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle
Lot
- Lot size: 1.77 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage - Detached,Off-street
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
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- 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 | $1,461 | $17,532 |
| Home Insurance | $122 | $1,464 |
| Property Taxes | $277 | $3,324 |
| Electricity | $258 | $3,104 |
| Total | $2,118 | $25,416 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Listed for sale | $289,000 |
