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  • Price cut: $74K (9/7)
    $475,000

    81 W Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974

    7beds
    4,032sqft
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    $3,206/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1855
    2.98 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $118/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Historic characterGenerous living spaceSecondary kitchenHistoric architecture
    Historic James G. Pendleton House -- A Grand Coastal Maine Retreat Step into the timeless elegance of the historic James G. Pendleton House, a remarkable property offering the rare combination of historic character, generous living space, and the quintessential coastal Maine lifestyle. With 7 bedrooms, this distinguished home provides exceptional space for family, guests, entertaining, or creating a private retreat. The scale and presence of the home are complemented by a large 1,200-square-foot, two-story barn, offering tremendous versatility for storage, hobbies, a workshop, studio space, or future possibilities. The tax record identifies the barn as a separate two-story outbuilding. There is a secondary kitchen that would easily be a second unit. Set in Searsport on 2.98 acres, this property invites you to embrace the relaxed rhythm of coastal Maine living--where historic architecture, village charm, and easy access to the coast come together. Imagine summer gatherings, long weekends with family and friends, and enjoying the character and sense of place that only a historic property can provide. With 7 bedrooms, a substantial barn, and the character of an important historic home, the James G. Pendleton House is a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of coastal Maine.
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    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1675567MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 7
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 6
      • Level: Second
      Other
      • Level: Second
      Bonus room
      • Level: First
      Den
      • Level: First
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Office
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,032
      • Total interior livable area: 4,032 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,032
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Concrete, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Multi/Split
      Lot
      • Size: 2.98 Acres
      • Features: Near Town, Rolling Slope
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: SEAPM013L047
      • Zoning: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Clapboard
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1855

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Searsport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $118/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $313,200
      • Annual tax amount: $8,110
      • Date on market: 8/14/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,841/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/7/2026Price change$475,000-13.5%$118/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1675567 Report a problem
        8/19/2026Price change$549,000-8.3%$136/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1675567 Report a problem
        8/14/2026Listed for sale$599,000$149/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1675567 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$7,172 +13.4%$313,200
        2023$6,327 +4.7%$313,200
        2022$6,045 +0.5%$313,200 -1.6%
        2021$6,016 +1.1%$318,300
        2020$5,952 +1.1%$318,300
        2019$5,889 $318,300
        2018$5,889 -12.1%$318,300 +15%
        2017$6,696 +1.3%$276,700
        2016$6,613 -10.5%$276,700 -11.3%
        2015$7,390 +4.4%$311,800
        2014$7,078 $311,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 04974

        Getting around

        18 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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