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    8 Sterling Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    4beds
    1,608sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $397,500 Zestimate®
    $247/sqft
    $2,513 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $397,500

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    What's special

    Graceful staircaseSweet window seatTasteful updatesMany lovely windowsHandsome tile flooring
    This 1920's Bungalow is a treasure.Though it has had many very tasteful updates,it retains that feeling of solidity and craftsmanship for which this style is so valued.The current owner has added a great many windows, flooding the home with natural light. The kitchen is a great example of this and is a welcoming space with excellent lighting,, unique built-in seating which doubles as storage, a sweet window seat, handsome tile flooring and lots and lots of windows ! Any serious cook will appreciate the smart layout and functionality of this kitchen. Step into the expansive living room and experience its impressive openness. And once again, so many lovely windows. A stately, two flue fireplace anchors one end of the space, while a graceful staircase enhances the other. Along the north facing window wall, built-in seating offers both generous seating and a touch of elegance. This great room is perfect for entertaining and offers many options: dining , gatherings for family and friends,and could be ideal for dancing !! Also on the first floor is a versatile bedroom, currently used as an office, along with with an adjoining bathroom and a laundry room for added convenience. Upstairs features several more attractive bedrooms, all sizable (with one adorable exception), all charming - with generous closets and a fresh airy atmosphere. The upstairs bathroom includes a full tub and is easily accessible from all the bedrooms. This exceptional home is located within easy walking distance of: the Elementary School, Knowlton Park - beloved by kids, the Moore Community Center, Leonard Lake and downtown Ellsworth with its excellent library, restaurants and shops. Ellsworth is a vibrant community and the scenic Union River runs through it with a beautiful River Walk. Also, Ellsworth is the gateway to Mount Desert Island and all of its attractions and natural magnificence. Come visit this exceptional home and ... see for yourself what a real gem it is

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    Listed by:

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    Bought with:

    Quietside Realty

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1671426MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Second
    Kitchen
    • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Laundry
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Features: Built-in Features
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Plank
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Partial,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,608
    • Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,608
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 0.29 Acres
    • Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: ELLHM136B089L000U000
    • Zoning: RES
    • Other equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Frame, Clapboard
    • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ellsworth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $247/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $196,920
    • Annual tax amount: $3,436
    • Date on market: 7/11/2026
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/21/2026Sold$397,500-0.4%$247/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1671426 Report a problem
    8/27/2026Pending sale$399,000$248/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1671426 Report a problem
    7/11/2026Listed for sale$399,000-0.3%$248/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1671426 Report a problem
    6/21/2026Listing removed$400,000$249/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1627978 Report a problem
    6/9/2026Price change$400,000-11.1%$249/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1627978 Report a problem
    4/26/2026Price change$450,000-9.8%$280/sqft
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    11/5/2025Price change$499,000-9.3%$310/sqft
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    6/25/2025Listed for sale$550,000$342/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1627978 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,436 +10.8%$196,920 +9.9%
    2023$3,100 +10.2%$179,170
    2022$2,813 +7%$179,170 +22.9%
    2021$2,629 -3.3%$145,800 +0.7%
    2020$2,718 -0.2%$144,800
    2019$2,724 +3.1%$144,800
    2018$2,641 +2.2%$144,800 +0.7%
    2017$2,584 +1.7%$143,800
    2016$2,542 -0.1%$143,800
    2015$2,545 $143,800
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 04605

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