$550,000

8 Sterling St Ellsworth, ME 04605

Estimated payment $3,262/month

Total Views 8,457
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 Sq Ft
$342 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Knowlton Park

About This Home

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

Listing Agent

Ann Seyffer

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: annseyffer@gmail.com Listed on: 06/25/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,608 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Built-In Features
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: 2 wall mounted bookshelves, first floor
  • Tax Lot 089
  • Assessor Parcel Number ELLH-000136-000089

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,000

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: From downtown Ellworth head up State St. hill, immediately after grocery store on lef turn left onto Sterling St. ... first house on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1608.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Attribution Contact: annseyffer@gmail.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.29
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1608.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Style:Bungalow: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Door Features Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Intown, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: 2 wall mounted bookshelves, first floor
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4
  • Parcel #: ELLH-000136-000089
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3000.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5134
  • Tax Lot: 089
  • Tax Map Number: 136
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $3,436 $196,920 $38,040 $158,880
2023 $3,100 $179,170 $36,455 $142,715
2022 $2,813 $179,170 $36,455 $142,715
2021 $2,629 $145,800 $31,700 $114,100
2020 $2,718 $144,800 $31,700 $113,100
2019 $2,724 $144,800 $31,700 $113,100
2018 $2,641 $144,800 $31,700 $113,100
2017 $2,584 $143,800 $34,800 $109,000
2016 $2,542 $143,800 $34,800 $109,000
2015 $2,545 $143,800 $34,800 $109,000
2014 $2,366 $143,800 $34,800 $109,000
2012 $2,222 $143,800 $31,700 $112,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $342 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,121 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1627978

Maine Listings

APN: ELLH-000136-000089