78 Fording Road, Norridgewock, ME, 04957
About This Home
Check out this home or camp built in 2008 with deeded access to the Sandy River. Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wall oven, cooktop, and a large island for prep, seating and storage. Dining area accommodates a full-size table with access to the lower level. Living room spans the length of the home, includes picture windows overlooking the backyard, and a half bath. Mostly all-wood interior with wood walls, ceilings, and exterior siding. Built in 2008 by the current owner. Seller has completed numerous interior and exterior improvements and continues updating the property. Second-floor primary bedroom with closet overlooks the main living space and includes a full bathroom with step-in tiled shower and washer/dryer hookups. Catwalk leads to double doors designed for a future balcony. Full walk-out basement offers additional finishing potential with studs in place for another bedroom or office. Currently configured as a 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a 3-bedroom septic design. Situated on 5.25 acres. 32x32 slab with rebar in place for a future garage. Located on a private road with only a few neighboring homes, none visible from the property. Seller reports frequent wildlife sightings and hunting success. Deeded ROW access to a common lot on the Sandy River connecting to the Kennebec River and is known locally for fishing. Located in MSAD 54 school district and within close proximity to downtown Norridgewock, approximately 30 minutes to Waterville.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Wall Oven
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Interior Entry,Daylight,Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: First
Features
- Shower,Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,408
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living Room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 32 x 12
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Closet,Full Bath,Laundry/Laundry Hook-up
- Level: Second
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 32 x 12
Property
Details
- Parcel number: NORR000005000000000069
- Zoning: Residential
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterbody name: Sandy River
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 50,Waterfrontage Owned: 50,Waterfrontage Shared: 50
Lot
- Lot size: 5.25 Acres
- Features: Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Wooded
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,On Site
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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
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 | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| Home Insurance | $154 | $1,848 |
| Property Taxes | $221 | $2,652 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $1,979 | $23,748 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2026-02-25 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
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