Beautiful Hope home located on a dead end road on a 2 acre private lot. First floor features high ceilings, an open kitchen, dining and living room with woodstove, sun room, two bedrooms and a full bath. Kitchen with granite counters and pantry with door to sunroom. Gorgeous bath with tile shower, soaking tub and marble floors. Second floor loft space, great for sitting area, overflow guest space. Lovely screened in porch and a 2 car detached garage with finished heated space (approx. 390 sq. ft. ) above for studio or home office. Stunning gardens, apple trees, peach trees, and raspberries.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kessler Horty• Camden Real Estate
Contact: info@camdenre.com
Bought with Nancy Hughes• Camden Coast Real Estate
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Market trends in 04847, ME
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.0%
12.2% MoM
Median sale price
$328K
$202K MoM
Avg. days on market
65d
61 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 97 Gurney Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1540791
Nov 28, 2022
Sold
$433,000
$220/sq ft
Aug 22, 2022
Listed
$389,000
$197/sq ft
MREIS #1274288
Jan 20, 2017
Sold
$222,000
$113/sq ft
Sep 14, 2016
Price Changed
$239,000
$121/sq ft
Jul 14, 2016
Listed
$249,900
$127/sq ft
+28
EASY LIVING IN A BUCOLIC SETTING. Breakfast in the sun room or dinner on the screened porch lets you appreciate your beautiful surroundings all hear long. One floor living with an open floor plan keeps life simple. The custom kitchen is delightful. Loft and full, dry basement offer plenty of storage. This pleasant property is a gardener's dream with fruit trees, berries, perennial beds & potting shed. The 2-car garage has storage above that could accommodate a guest quarters with separate entrance. Come see!
MREIS #1228396
Jul 14, 2015
Listed
$249,500
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,840 (+31.1%)
$95,000 + $415,900
$510,900
2024
$4,454 (+9.0%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2023
$4,085 (+3.2%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2022
$3,958 (+22.3%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2021
$3,237 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2019
$3,190 (+3.7%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2018
$3,075 (+8.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2017
$2,827 (+8.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2016
$2,598 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2015
$2,559 (−0.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2014
$2,579 (+4.7%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2013
$2,464
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
Tax history for 97 Gurney Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,840 (+31.1%)
$95,000 + $415,900
$510,900
2024
$4,454 (+9.0%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2023
$4,085 (+3.2%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2022
$3,958 (+22.3%)
$29,500 + $201,300
$230,800
2021
$3,237 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2019
$3,190 (+3.7%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2018
$3,075 (+8.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2017
$2,827 (+8.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2016
$2,598 (+1.5%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2015
$2,559 (−0.8%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2014
$2,579 (+4.7%)
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
2013
$2,464
$29,500 + $161,500
$191,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Rural residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,237
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 97 Gurney Hill Road, Hope, ME 04847
Directions: From Route 17 in Union, turn onto Buzzell Hill Road (Rt. 235N). Follow until Buzzell Hill Road takes a sharp right turn and Gurney Hill Road goes straight ahead. Follow Gurney Hill Road to #97 on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,581
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 360180
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hope Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$451,000 – $546,000
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