NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 Whale Watch Way Ellsworth, ME 04605

Estimated Value: $528,000 - $686,009

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$361/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2018

Last sale price $377,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,889/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 275 Feet of Waterfront
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2018

Southerly views to open ocean from this waterfront 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath year-round residence. The renovated ranch has 5 sets of sliding doors opening onto a deck which spans across the water-side. Enjoy watching the seasons change and fascinating wild life from the bright, airy living areas. Located on a private road in a small neighborhood, yet convenient to Ellsworth and to Acadia. An ideal summer cottage or Maine retirement home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Moore

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/08/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Gelinas Staples

Prudential Prime Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • 275 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 59
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2whalewatchellsworthme04605

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,549

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.85
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Union River Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From the Bayside Road turn onto Spindle Road. Go .6 mile and turn left onto Whale Watch Way. White house on the corner.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1640.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Storm Doors, High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.85
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1640.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 275.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 275.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Utility Info Electric On Site: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Full Bath2: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Skylight9: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:BalconyDeck2: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Pantry
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Landscaped, Neighborhood
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Bay
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 37026.0
  • Parcel #: 2whalewatchellsworthme04605
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5549.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3633
  • Tax Lot: 59
  • Tax Map Number: 9
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2018
Closed on
Sep 17, 2018
Sold by
Whelan Richard F and Whelan Bonnie L
Bought by
Staples Donna G
Seller's Agent
Janet Moore
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna Gelinas Staples
Prudential Prime Properties
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$377,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.08%
Current Estimated Value
$591,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,252
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Staples Donna G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Staples Donna G $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Sold $377,000 -3.1% $230 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 For Sale $389,000 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,829 $448,625 $254,625 $194,000
2023 $7,171 $414,480 $244,440 $170,040
2022 $6,507 $414,480 $244,440 $170,040
2021 $6,008 $333,200 $203,700 $129,500
2020 $6,232 $332,000 $203,700 $128,300
2019 $6,245 $332,000 $203,700 $128,300
2018 $6,056 $332,000 $203,700 $128,300
2017 $5,909 $328,800 $203,700 $125,100
2016 $5,914 $334,500 $209,400 $125,100
2015 $5,921 $334,500 $209,400 $125,100
2014 $5,503 $334,500 $209,400 $125,100
2012 $5,168 $334,500 $209,400 $125,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Janet Moore

    Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Donna Gelinas Staples

    Prudential Prime Properties

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1354844

Maine Listings

APN: ELLH-000009-000059

Maine Hancock County Ellsworth 04605

2 Whale Watch Way, Ellsworth, ME

This home is located at 2 Whale Watch Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605 since 08 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $591,252, approximately $360 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 2 Whale Watch Way is a home located in Hancock County with nearby schools including Sumner Memorial High School and Acadia Christian School.

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