Check out this ''Two for One'' deal! Two single family homes in Ellsworth are being sold together as a package. Located directly on Main Street, they are close to the hospital and the center of town with all its conveniences. This Colonial style home, has lots of custom features and has been lovingly maintained. The first floor has wood floors, a large living room, kitchen and dining area with a full bath and laundry area. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a den. The heating system was completely updated to an efficient Swedish radiator system that is propane fired. Two propane tanks are included which reduces the cost of propane by almost $. 75/gallon. There is a back covered porch and a fenced in back yard with a garden shed. The cute ranch style home sits about 100 feet further back and has 1 bedroom and a full bath. An open Kitchen / living room area with a stackable washer dryer, updated Rinnai heater and a private back yard with a shed. There is ample parking for at least 5 cars in the common parking lot. First time home buyers take note that you can live in one and have the other pay your mortgage. Investors note that the utilities are separate for both homes. The homes have been continuously rented for the past few years.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Veena Gaines• Acadia Cornerstone Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Sarah Stanley• Acadia Cornerstone Real Estate, LLC
Older home in good condition with beautiful wood floors on first floor, wood stove, new hot water heater, landscaped yard, potting shed, In-Law apt too! Close to the center of town and conveniences.
HARMLS #40272737
Apr 16, 2011
Listing Removed
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Mar 1, 2011
Listed
$207,500
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,443 (+11.6%)
$30,480 + $166,800
$197,280
2023
$3,084 (+13.9%)
$29,210 + $149,040
$178,250
2022
$2,708 (+7.9%)
$26,565 + $145,935
$172,500
2021
$2,510 (−3.2%)
$23,100 + $116,100
$139,200
2020
$2,592 (−0.2%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2019
$2,598 (+3.1%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2018
$2,519 (+2.3%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2017
$2,462 (+1.7%)
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
2016
$2,422 (+7.5%)
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
2014
$2,254
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
Tax history for 281 & 279 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,443 (+11.6%)
$30,480 + $166,800
$197,280
2023
$3,084 (+13.9%)
$29,210 + $149,040
$178,250
2022
$2,708 (+7.9%)
$26,565 + $145,935
$172,500
2021
$2,510 (−3.2%)
$23,100 + $116,100
$139,200
2020
$2,592 (−0.2%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2019
$2,598 (+3.1%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2018
$2,519 (+2.3%)
$23,100 + $115,000
$138,100
2017
$2,462 (+1.7%)
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
2016
$2,422 (+7.5%)
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
2014
$2,254
$23,500 + $113,500
$137,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
220243
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Bulkhead
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,542
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,542
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $19,602
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,121
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 281 & 279 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 220243
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
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Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • 0.9mi
6/10
Ellsworth High School
Public 9-12 • 1.0mi
6/10
Hancock County Technical Center
Public N/A • 3.0mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $464,000
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