$150,000
SOLD JUN 29, 2015

845 Searsmont Rd Appleton, ME 04862

1 Bed
1 Bath
948 Sq Ft
9.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9.03 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Appleton Village School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

Truly one of a kind, this special retreat includes open living in a fun octagon shape, with family room extension (or 2nd bedroom), living area opening to deck with beautiful views of field,trees,mountains, compact kitchen with good storage, warm wood ceilings and floors. Wood stove and Rinnae supply efficient heat. Gorgeous 9 acres (abuts conservation area) also includes swimming pond, gardens and shed big enough for workshop.Rural retreat,yes,but easy commute to Camden, Rockland, Augusta.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Weiss

Cates Real Estate Listed on: 07/27/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Calista

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,831

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9.03 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Rural

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 948 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1-1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 845SearsmontRoadAppletonME04862

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

$1,831

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.03
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Camden, Rte 105 (Washington Stt) through Hope to Appleton. Left on Rte 131 (Searsmont Rd). Watch left for sign. House not seen from road. Mailbox opposite driveway. From Rte 17, Rte 131 (Searsmont Rd). Watch on left. If come to Route 105, too far.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 948.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other Style
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 9.03
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 948.0
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Site:PastureField: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:LaundryLaundry Hook-up: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Pasture, Rural
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Other

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 393346.8
  • Parcel #: 845SearsmontRoadAppletonME04862
  • Zoning: Rural

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1831.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4109
  • Tax Lot: 1-1
  • Tax Map Number: 20
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Trommer Leah
Bought by
Leach Cameron and Stearns Neshamah
Seller's Agent
Avary Otis
Camden Coast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lewis Wheelwright
LandVest, Inc.
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.39%
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-21.96%
Original Mortgage
$292,676
Outstanding Balance
$292,676
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,648

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Arthur Paul H
Bought by
Trommer Leah
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Weiss
Cates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Calista
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $305,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,676 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $292,676 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $63,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $305,000 +3.4% $322 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $295,000 +96.7% $311 / Sq Ft
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Sold $150,000 -3.2% $158 / Sq Ft
05/19/2015 05/19/15 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2015 05/12/15 For Sale $155,000 -- $164 / 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 $2,864 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2023 $2,539 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2022 $2,539 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2021 $2,693 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2020 $2,693 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2019 $2,693 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2018 $2,693 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2017 $2,563 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2016 $2,415 $118,100 $62,600 $55,500
2015 $2,290 $117,750 $62,600 $55,150
2014 $2,001 $117,706 $62,556 $55,150
2013 $1,960 $117,706 $62,556 $55,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1216172

Maine Listings

APN: APPL-000020-000000-000001-000001