NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Branchview Dr Ellsworth, ME 04605

Estimated Value: $500,000 - $666,040

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,123 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2019

Last sale price $350,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,957/month

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2019

Beautiful waterfront property on sought-after Branch Lake! This year-round home has a stunning, open view of the lake from the main living area. The open concept living/dining room boasts a cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace with wood burning insert and nice hardwood floors. Home has living space all on one level, but with a walk-out basement with small finished space. Two decks and nice open lawn area allows you to enjoy the view from outside as well. Huge garage is currently used as a workshop, but could hold 2 cars plus lots of storage space. Finished bonus space above the garage. Shared paved driveway has a deeded ROW, or choose to park by the garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Osler

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: joanosler@masiello.com Listed on: 09/12/2018

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Co-Listed By

Sally Bilancia

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: joanosler@masiello.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert McKenney

Acadia Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Dirt Road
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned DWDP

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Shared Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,123 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Deep Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number 256Branchview DriveEllswort8137

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,722

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Branch
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1126
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-942-6711
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Route 1A, take Winkumpaugh Rd; turn left onto Happytown Rd at stop sign; travel 2.5 miles; turn left onto Branchview Drive; Home is roughly 1 mile out on left. Either park at the garage and walk the path down or drive down the shared drive at #252.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2123.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Attribution Contact: joanosler@masiello.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.6
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2123.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Driveway:Common2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 100.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 100.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Heated: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Electric:Underground: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Amenities:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Right of Way, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Common, Detached, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.0
  • Parcel #: 256Branchview DriveEllswort8137
  • Zoning: DWDP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5722.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2704
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Map Number: 81
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2018
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Boehn-Colson Patricia A
Bought by
Bishop Thomas H and Bishop Sarah
Seller's Agent
Joan Osler
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Robert McKenney
Acadia Realty Group
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-12.28%
Current Estimated Value
$595,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,010
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$221,151
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$367,231
Source: Public Records

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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
Bishop Thomas H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bishop Thomas H $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Sold $350,000 -12.3% $165 / Sq Ft
01/23/2019 01/23/19 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 For Sale $399,000 -- $188 / 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 $7,593 $435,125 $195,125 $240,000
2023 $6,928 $400,440 $187,320 $213,120
2022 $6,287 $400,440 $187,320 $213,120
2021 $5,786 $320,900 $156,100 $164,800
2020 $6,001 $319,700 $156,100 $163,600
2019 $6,014 $319,700 $156,100 $163,600
2018 $5,831 $319,700 $156,100 $163,600
2017 $5,722 $318,400 $157,700 $160,700
2016 $5,541 $313,400 $152,700 $160,700
2015 $5,547 $313,400 $152,700 $160,700
2014 $5,155 $313,400 $152,700 $160,700
2012 $4,842 $313,400 $151,100 $162,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joan Osler

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Joan Osler

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    (207) 745-3561

    111 Total Sales

    Joan Osler
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  • Sally Bilancia

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Sally Bilancia

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    (207) 745-9173

    136 Total Sales

    Sally Bilancia
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Robert McKenney

    Acadia Realty Group

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1369919

Maine Listings

APN: ELLH-000081-000037

Maine Hancock County Ellsworth 04605

256 Branchview Dr, Ellsworth, ME

This home is located at 256 Branchview Dr, Ellsworth, ME 04605 since 12 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $595,010, approximately $280 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 256 Branchview Dr is a home located in Hancock County with nearby schools including Sumner Memorial High School.

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