OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2017 for $1M

$2,056,149

•

2,136

sq ft

20 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04675

About this home

Built in 1930, BlitheWood is a 3 bedroom cottage tucked into the woods in Seal Harbor. This charming cottage is located on Ox Hill overlooking the moss-covered forest and the harbor below. Upgrades over the years have been done with a sensitive touch to preserve vintage details. A large deck offers beautiful views of the busy harbor and village amenities, Acadia National Park's natural attractions, trails and carriage roads are close by. Property offers a quiet respite in a beautiful location on 1.10 acres.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$963Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by G. Keating P Jane McCombs-Beaman • The Knowles Company

Contact: 207 276-3322

Bought with Eileen {Torie} McMorrow-Hallock • The Knowles Company

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•Source:MREIS #1319954

Redfin Estimate

$2,056,149

$1.0M since sold in October 2017$72K since August

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This home's estimate is 105.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,912 sq ft
1 Upper Dunbar-seal Hbr, Seal Harbor, ME 04675
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$695,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,996 sq ft
15 Salem Towne Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,125,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,128 sq ft
38 Main St - Seal Harbor St, Seal Harbor, ME 04675
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$1,395,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,645 sq ft
9 Tracy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$650,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,429 sq ft
108 Otter Creek Dr, Mount Desert, ME 04660
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths3,321 sq ft
65 Jordan Pond Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04609

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$2,672/mo

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Market trends in 04675, ME

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

86.2%

10.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$4M MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

112 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

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Sale history for 20 New County Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,150 (+23.6%)

$985,700 + $213,200

$1,198,900

2023

$9,023 (+8.5%)

$821,500 + $213,200

$1,034,700

2022

$8,319 (−6.9%)

$821,500 + $213,200

$1,034,700

2021

$8,937 (+3.4%)

$961,100 + $122,200

$1,083,300

2020

$8,645 (+1.6%)

$961,100 + $122,200

$1,083,300

2019

$8,509 (+3.7%)

$961,100 + $109,200

$1,070,300

2018

$8,209 (+2.5%)

$961,100 + $109,200

$1,070,300

2017

$8,005 (+2.1%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2016

$7,843 (+2.3%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2015

$7,670 (+4.9%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2013

$7,314

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

Tax history for 20 New County Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,150 (+23.6%)

$985,700 + $213,200

$1,198,900

2023

$9,023 (+8.5%)

$821,500 + $213,200

$1,034,700

2022

$8,319 (−6.9%)

$821,500 + $213,200

$1,034,700

2021

$8,937 (+3.4%)

$961,100 + $122,200

$1,083,300

2020

$8,645 (+1.6%)

$961,100 + $122,200

$1,083,300

2019

$8,509 (+3.7%)

$961,100 + $109,200

$1,070,300

2018

$8,209 (+2.5%)

$961,100 + $109,200

$1,070,300

2017

$8,005 (+2.1%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2016

$7,843 (+2.3%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2015

$7,670 (+4.9%)

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

2013

$7,314

$969,600 + $109,200

$1,078,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,500

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hancock County

APN

668382

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 2 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Features: Built-Ins, Closet

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 4 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Features: Heated, Three-Season

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 7 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Flooring: Wood

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,136
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1930
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,136

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $34,848
Lot Size (Acres): 0.8
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: VR2

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,005
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 20 New County Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
Directions: Peabody Drive. Turn right after the beach onto Steamboat Wharf Road. Bear left and continue on New Country Road. BlitheWood is on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 668382

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Mt Desert Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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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 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% 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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Seal Harbor, ME • 04675

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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

$1.95M – $2.37M

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Home values near 20 New County Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3665 Sq. Ft.	$2,071,635
39 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 9 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7708 Sq. Ft.	$4,099,969

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4116 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,051
25 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,967

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 New County Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3432 Sq. Ft.	$2,141,403
24 New County Rd, Mount Desert, ME 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3665 Sq. Ft.	$1,818,247

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