Cozy two bedroom / one bath ranch style home sitting at the mouth of Union River Bay with outstanding views. Ideally situated just minutes from downtown Ellsworth, 20 minutes from Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park and 60 minutes to Bangor International Airport! Make this special spot your new year round home, seasonal vacation get away or income producing rental property. The home will convey with 3.7 acres of land and 223 feet of deeded water frontage on Union River Bay. Come take a look today!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
3.7 acresLot Size
$539Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Carl Lusby• Sargent Real Estate
Bought with Stacey Bagley• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
*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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Lot size
3.7 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
1861891
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Formal
Room 2 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Closet
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Features: Closet
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,008
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1969
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,008
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $161,172
Lot Size (Acres): 3.7
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Rural
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Union River Bay
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,223
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: Ellsworth Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 79 Spindle Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Directions: From Ellsworth; take Water Street / Bayside Road (ME Route 230) and follow for 3 miles to the Spindle Road on your right. .. follow the Spindle Road for 0.3 miles to #79 on your right.
Public facts
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Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1861891
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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Transit
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Ellsworth Public Schools website to verify.
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • 3.5mi
6/10
Ellsworth High School
Public 9-12 • 3.8mi
6/10
Surry Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • 3.7mi
7/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Ellsworth, ME • 04605
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$517,000 – $625,000
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