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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Price cut: $74K (9/7)
$475,000
81 W Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974
7beds
4,032sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
2.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic characterGenerous living spaceSecondary kitchenHistoric architecture
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Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1675567
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Price change | $475,000-13.5%$118/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $549,000-8.3%$136/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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