Loved by one family for over 100 years, this quintessential Maine lakefront bungalow on 4.5 private acres features 336' of westerly facing shoreline on gorgeous Quantabacook Lake. Original rustic charm throughout w/ a large screened-in porch steps from the water, a fireplace, wood beams, beadboard & floors awash in a warm patina of yesteryear. A boathouse, fire-pit & great swimming & boating will help create new summer memories! Many possibilities exist on this lot - the 30% expansion has not been utilized.
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Market trends in 04973, ME
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
92.5%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$133K MoM
Avg. days on market
68d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
1 MoM
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Sale history for 26 Ratten Dr
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1261200
Jun 30, 2016
Sold
$225,000
$240/sq ft
Apr 30, 2016
Listed
$225,000
$240/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,309 (+3.4%)
$292,400 + $220,500
$512,900
2024
$6,104 (+18.7%)
$292,400 + $220,500
$512,900
2023
$5,142 (−2.0%)
$212,300 + $137,500
$349,800
2022
$5,247 (+0.3%)
$212,300 + $137,500
$349,800
2021
$5,230 (+1.7%)
$200,500 + $93,300
$293,800
2020
$5,142 (+3.3%)
$200,500 + $93,300
$293,800
2019
$4,979
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2018
$4,979
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2017
$4,979 (+1.4%)
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2016
$4,908 (+1.0%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2015
$4,860 (+4.1%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2014
$4,668 (+5.4%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2013
$4,429
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
Tax history for 26 Ratten Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,309 (+3.4%)
$292,400 + $220,500
$512,900
2024
$6,104 (+18.7%)
$292,400 + $220,500
$512,900
2023
$5,142 (−2.0%)
$212,300 + $137,500
$349,800
2022
$5,247 (+0.3%)
$212,300 + $137,500
$349,800
2021
$5,230 (+1.7%)
$200,500 + $93,300
$293,800
2020
$5,142 (+3.3%)
$200,500 + $93,300
$293,800
2019
$4,979
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2018
$4,979
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2017
$4,979 (+1.4%)
$195,800 + $47,100
$242,900
2016
$4,908 (+1.0%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2015
$4,860 (+4.1%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2014
$4,668 (+5.4%)
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
2013
$4,429
$195,600 + $43,800
$239,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.65 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,184
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Waldo County
APN
663854
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 936
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1920
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 936
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $196,020
Lot Size (Acres): 4.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Wooded, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Quantabacook Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,860
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: No Heat System
Electric: Fuses
Sewer: Private Sewer, Unknown
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Seasonal, Lake Drawn
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 20
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 26 Ratten Drive, Searsmont, ME 04973
Directions: From Route 131 (Main Street) in Searsmont, take Brierley Road, then bear left on Ratten Drive. Follow along bearing right at gated turn-around area (former campground), then left to 26 Ratten Drive at the very end.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,184
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Waldo County
APN: 663854
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2025
Around this home
Schools
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Ames Elementary School
Public 2-5 • 1.3mi
9/10
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • 4.8mi
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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
Searsmont, ME • 04973
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.6 hrs
3.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$564,000 – $683,000
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