Belfast, Maine

Grow your own food ! Charming old farmhouse with green retro-fit in progress and high quality updates. Organic garden, small productive apple orchard, grape vines, pond, fenced yard, oversized 2 car garage and workshop, room for a home office, chicken coop, convenient location to town!
Natural Home
$379,500Asking Price (USD)
$4,800Annual Property Tax
$5,000Annual Utility Cost
2,680Square Feet
3 / 3Beds / Baths
3.9 acresLot Size
1900Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$303,600
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$2,185.53

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

This home is in the process of a green retro-fit. Why build a new home when there are so many houses that already exist? We have done as much as we can to make this house efficient- sealing the basement from air leaks, adding wood heat, changing appliances to energy star. The one last thing that you would need to do is to get blown-in insulation throughout the house. As this house is over 100 years old, it has very little insulation currently. You pick the material, and there are several companies in the area with the expertise to get the job done. We can even recommend someone for you. Once this is completed we are confident that the annual utilities would more that half themselves, and you will be nice and cozy all year long! We have only cleaned with green non-toxic cleaners and added energy efficient upgrades when possible (see above).

Property Description

Grow all of your own food in your backyard! This is a 3 bedroom farmhouse with a full kitchen, laundry room, pantry and attached dining room. There is a brand new ultra-efficient quadra-fire woodstove in the dining room that heats the downstairs. There is a matching woodstove in the living room that heats the upstairs. There is a full porch covering the entire front of the house to sit and relax to watch the deer crossing the field and listen to the peepers at night. The front of the house is also fenced in for privacy and safety from the road. The road is paved, but receives only minimal traffic, mostly in the morning and early evening, and is maintained by the city of Belfast. The house has been painted with Non-VOC paint that also seals out VOCs from previous paints. There is a 100% wool carpet installed in the master bedroom and another bedroom, newer cork floors in the living room, bamboo floors in 3 other rooms. The upstairs hallway, staircase, and two rooms have original maple flooring that is in great condition. The master bedroom has a newly remodeled attached bath with a cast iron claw foot tub, glass shower, and dual sinks with granite top. The master closet is enormous- this house is not short on storage! Each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The home office space downstairs has its own entry off of the porch and an attached 3/4 bathroom that also joins up with the kitchen. (This could also be an in-law suite!) There is a built in desk with filing cabinets next to the kitchen. The back deck is large enough for a table and chairs for 6-8 that overlook the pond, playground, chicken coop, fenced organic garden, and bountiful apple trees (5 total). The chicken coop can house up to 25 birds with a partitioned storage area for food and 5 nesting boxes. There is also a fire pit on the property that has a separate built-in cooking area. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel energy star appliances and the newer HE front loading washer and dryer will come with the house. The garage has built in shelves, automatic opening, side double door entry, and an oversized extension that is currently being used as a workshop. There is a pellet stove in this area to provide warmth in the winter months. There is also a woodshed along the north wall of the garage, partitioned half for wood and garbage storage and half for garden tool/tractor storage. This is a great small town homestead house with lots of potential for a green lifestyle!

Neighborhood Description

Each homesite on this street has at least 2 acres. Our nearest neighbors are visible, but not very close. The road is only a mile long, but has easy walking or biking access to town. The town of Belfast is only a 5 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride. There is a great trail system within a 5 minute walk from the door, providing miles of trails along the Little River Reservoir which create great recreation year round. There is an alpaca farm nearby, and very easy access to Routes 1 and 3 which take you up and down the coast or inland. The town provides everything you need- grocery, gas, restaurants, movies, arts, library, ymca, great schools, etc.

Market Area

House is located southwest of downtown Belfast, with easy access to Camden (20 minutes), Augusta (45 minutes), and Bangor(50 minutes). Belfast is a thriving community full of young families, artists, alternative healers, and a strong local foods movement. There is a farmers market that runs from early May through November, as well as Maine's largest and oldest food cooperative. There is a newly renovated playground at the city park located within walking distance. There is a YMCA nearby, hiking trails, and a beautiful waterfront on Penobscot Bay with world-class sailing and boating.

School District

SAD 34

Community

Belfast

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Sea Level

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Wood Stove
Other
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Shingles - Wood
Other
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
No VOC
Floor Material
Carpet
Cork
Tile
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Metal
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area1200 sqft

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 19204