A wonderfully maintained four bedroom home conveniently located on River Road in Brooklin. This over a century old home includes many vintage features - farmer's kitchen, wide board flooring throughout - as well as more recent updates - plumbing, wiring, 1.5 baths, septic, drilled well. a standing seam metal roof, and more. Also included are a large, relaxing screened porch, and a barn with space for one vehicle. Conveniently located only five minutes from the Sedgwick public landing as well as 15 minutes from downtown Blue Hill. Advertised as the boatbuilding capital of the world, Brooklin backs that up with an excellent school system that offers a boatbuilding class as part of the middle school curriculum.
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by George Cole Jr.• The Island Agency
Bought with Molly Dwyer• The Christopher Group, LLC
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Market trends in 04616, ME
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
93.7%
3.2% MoM
Median sale price
$2.4M
$2M MoM
Avg. days on market
151d
30 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1634011
Nov 21, 2025
Sold
$395,000
$299/sq ft
Aug 12, 2025
Listed
$335,000
$254/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,766 (+8.2%)
$51,900 + $171,700
$223,600
2024
$1,632 (+27.3%)
$51,900 + $171,700
$223,600
2023
$1,282 (+15.2%)
$51,900 + $123,700
$175,600
2022
$1,113 (−2.3%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2021
$1,139 (+3.7%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2020
$1,098 (+22.7%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2019
$895 (+0.7%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2018
$889 (+1.4%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2017
$877 (+1.4%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2016
$865
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2015
$865
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2014
$865 (+9.1%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2013
$793
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
Tax history for 5 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,766 (+8.2%)
$51,900 + $171,700
$223,600
2024
$1,632 (+27.3%)
$51,900 + $171,700
$223,600
2023
$1,282 (+15.2%)
$51,900 + $123,700
$175,600
2022
$1,113 (−2.3%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2021
$1,139 (+3.7%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2020
$1,098 (+22.7%)
$45,200 + $105,200
$150,400
2019
$895 (+0.7%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2018
$889 (+1.4%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2017
$877 (+1.4%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2016
$865
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2015
$865
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2014
$865 (+9.1%)
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
2013
$793
$45,200 + $74,900
$120,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
677334
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Escalator-Stair
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,320
Building Area Source: Measured
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1830
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,320
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $30,056.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.69
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Corner Lot, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: None
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,632
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 5 River Road, Brooklin, ME 04616
Directions: From the rotary in Blue Hill follow Rte 172S for 5.9 miles. Turn left onto Hales Hill Road for 1.2 miles. At the stop sign, turn right onto River Road for 1.6 miles. Home will be on your left at the intersection of River Road and Rte 175.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 677334
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Brooklin School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$381,000 – $461,000
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