Exceptional post and beam home with large windows offering great views and lots of natural light. The property has a finished studio or guest quarters all on 5.9 acres of natural beauty. There is a common right-of-way to a waterfront and dock on Back Bay that leads to the open ocean. A wonderful year-round getaway that has it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5.9 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Annie Allen• Downeast Properties, Inc.
Bought with Annie Allen• Downeast Properties, Inc.
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Sell
$315,614
Est. take-home
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Market trends in 04548, ME
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
+2.8% MoM
Median sale price
$649K
$771K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
34 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
2 MoM
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Sale history for 42 Ethel Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1518147
Jan 14, 2022
Sold
$485,000
$214/sq ft
MREIS #1323535
Dec 7, 2017
Sold
$199,900
$88/sq ft
Aug 24, 2017
Listed
$199,900
$88/sq ft
+29
Great "year-round-getaway" near Reid State Park offers a common Right-of-way area to the waterfront & dock on Back River that leads to the Ocean. This two bedroom post and beam has natural wood accents throughout & finished studio or guest space on a private 5.9 acres with natural beauty!
MREIS #1226018
Aug 20, 2015
Price Changed
$299,000
$132/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Listed
$289,000
$128/sq ft
MREIS #884801
Mar 26, 2008
Listed
$339,000
$150/sq ft
MREIS #852690
Jun 25, 2007
Listed
$339,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,073 (+4.3%)
$188,900 + $300,500
$489,400
2024
$2,946 (+2.5%)
$188,900 + $300,500
$489,400
2023
$2,875 (+10.3%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2022
$2,607 (+7.2%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2021
$2,433 (+1.8%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2020
$2,389 (+3.9%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2019
$2,300 (+1.3%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2018
$2,271 (+0.7%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2017
$2,256
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2016
$2,256 (+3.7%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2015
$2,176
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2014
$2,176
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
Tax history for 42 Ethel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,073 (+4.3%)
$188,900 + $300,500
$489,400
2024
$2,946 (+2.5%)
$188,900 + $300,500
$489,400
2023
$2,875 (+10.3%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2022
$2,607 (+7.2%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2021
$2,433 (+1.8%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2020
$2,389 (+3.9%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2019
$2,300 (+1.3%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2018
$2,271 (+0.7%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2017
$2,256
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2016
$2,256 (+3.7%)
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2015
$2,176
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
2014
$2,176
$105,000 + $189,900
$294,900
*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
5.9 Acres
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Sagadahoc County
APN
1136259
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street