Custom-built 5-bedroom shingle-style home offering sweeping panoramic views from atop Appleton Ridge in Searsmont. Situated on over 33 acres of open and scenic land, the property includes over 20 acres of fields currently leased to a commercial Christmas tree farm, with substantial additional acreage surrounding the home that is outside of Tree Growth designation and suitable for additional development.
Built in 1996 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, the home features quality craftsmanship throughout, including custom wide-plank hardwood floors milled in Searsmont and radiant in-floor heat throughout the entire first floor. The main level is designed for comfortable one-floor living with a spacious primary suite, laundry room, attached 2-car garage, and an inviting layout that includes a vaulted great room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area, and living room.
Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds from two expansive front decks or relax in the glass-enclosed sun porch with spectacular sunsets over the Appleton Ridge. The second floor offers four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large bonus/craft room above the garage.
The partially finished walk-out basement provides flexible additional living space, including areas ideal for recreation, fitness, office use, and workshop space with a third garage bay for equipment storage.
A great opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed and exceptionally maintained home in one of Midcoast Maine's most scenic settings.
Active under contract
$1,595,000
297 Appleton Ridge Road, Searsmont, ME 04973
5beds
5,235sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
33.5 Acres Lot
$1,537,200 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quality craftsmanship throughoutTwo expansive front decksDining areaBeautifully landscaped groundsLaundry roomSpacious primary suiteFour additional bedrooms
- 19 days |
- 696 |
- 35 |
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Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1663727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Features: Above Garage
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Features: Gas Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,235
- Total interior livable area: 5,235 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,403
- Finished area below ground: 832
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Glassed-in Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 33.5 Acres
- Features: Rural, Agricultural, Farm, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: SEAMM003L095
- Zoning: Residential
- Other equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Searsmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,073
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,537,200
$1.46M - $1.61M
$3,709/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Contingent | $1,595,000$305/sqft |
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| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$305/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152 -17.8% | $12,800 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $185 -2.1% | $12,600 |
| 2022 | $189 -15.2% | $12,600 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $223 | $12,500 |
| 2020 | $223 -14.9% | $12,500 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $262 -3.3% | $12,800 -3% |
| 2018 | $271 +2.7% | $13,200 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $264 +38.2% | $12,900 +38.7% |
| 2016 | $191 +1.1% | $9,300 |
| 2015 | $189 +6.8% | $9,300 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $177 | $9,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04973
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ames Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10Troy A Howard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 6/10Belfast Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.6 mi
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- Maine
- Waldo County
- Searsmont
- 04973
- 297 Appleton Ridge Road
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