Picture perfect home with a charming separate guest house set on a point with 525' on the Bagaduce River only 5 minutes from downtown Blue Hill. Secluded on 8 acres, you can sit in the three season sunroom and watch eagles soar over the water and deer wander through the yard. Launch your kayak anytime from your shoreline to enjoy the upper Bagaduce River and all it has to offer. The main house has four large bedrooms as well as a two bedroom guest house that is nestled in the woods with its own waterfront access. The main house has an open gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and majestic open floorplan that is perfect for entertaining. Vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace in the living room opens through a beautiful wall of French doors leading to the formal dining room. Opposite the dining room, more French doors lead to the sunroom with sweeping views of the water. 1st floor master suite with walk-in closet and water views. Two upstairs bedrooms with skylights and views as well. Bonus room over the garage with private entrance and half bath. Guest house was built in 1997 and has separate drive, heated garage, well, and septic. It also has a balcony deck overlooking the water. This estate like setting is perfect for you to get away or to host the extended family with room to spare!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
8 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Gandy• The Christopher Group, LLC
Bought with Jillson Knowles• The Christopher Group, LLC
This is an absolutely perfect family home with 2 houses, 8 acres and 525' waterfront on the Bagaduce River estuary near Blue Hill. Have guests stay in the main house, or in their own separate, 2 BR guest house with garage. Main house, built in 2001, has an open plan gourmet kitchen with granite counters, living room with gas stove, screened porch, breakfast area, formal light-filled dining room, and 1st fl master BR suite overlooking the water. Powder room with laundry and pantry. Wood floors throughout. Upstairs two bedrooms with skylights and full bath. Separate entrance to a bonus room with half bath over heated 2 car garage. On demand generator. 3D VIRTUAL TOUR. Guest house, built in 1997, has all separate driveway, well, and septic systems. Heated 2 car garage, deck overlooking the water, full kitchen with gas stove, 2 BR and 2 full baths. Alarm systems in both houses for fire, temperature, and security--safely leave the houses for vacations. 200 amp power installed.
MREIS #1257950
Dec 27, 2016
Price Changed
$635,000
$155/sq ft
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$739,000
$180/sq ft
MREIS #1029260
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$745,000
$182/sq ft
MREIS #1017363
Jun 3, 2011
Listed
$895,000
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,606 (+3.0%)
$439,600 + $689,800
$1,129,400
2024
$8,353 (+6.5%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2023
$7,841 (+4.8%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2022
$7,480 (+2.3%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2021
$7,313 (−3.0%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2020
$7,541 (+2.9%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2019
$7,329 (−8.2%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2018
$7,986 (+3.9%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2017
$7,689 (+2.6%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2016
$7,491 (+10.5%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2015
$6,778 (−0.5%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2014
$6,811 (−6.3%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2013
$7,271
$305,900 + $403,500
$709,400
Tax history for 181 Rope Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,606 (+3.0%)
$439,600 + $689,800
$1,129,400
2024
$8,353 (+6.5%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2023
$7,841 (+4.8%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2022
$7,480 (+2.3%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2021
$7,313 (−3.0%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2020
$7,541 (+2.9%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2019
$7,329 (−8.2%)
$187,800 + $368,300
$556,100
2018
$7,986 (+3.9%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2017
$7,689 (+2.6%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2016
$7,491 (+10.5%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2015
$6,778 (−0.5%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2014
$6,811 (−6.3%)
$259,700 + $400,300
$660,000
2013
$7,271
$305,900 + $403,500
$709,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
8 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hancock County
APN
484697
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Heated, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Heated
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 2
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room 1 Information
Type: Exercise Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Gas Fireplace, Skylight
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Skylight
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Formal
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath
Room 6 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Skylight
Room 8 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Type: Great Room
Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: Second
Features: Skylight
Room 11 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Features: Above Garage, Skylight
Room 12 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Room 13 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Skylight
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,100
Building Area Source: Measured (ANSI)
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Year Built: 2001
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,100
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $348,480
Lot Size (Acres): 8
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shore Land
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Bagaduce River
Water Body Type: Bay, River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,313
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 181 Rope Ferry Road, Sedgwick, ME 04676
Directions: From Blue Hill take RT 15 (Mines Rd) to Sedgwick. At the intersection of 15 and 175 proceed straight through 4-way intersection onto Rope Ferry Rd and continue to 181 (on right). GPS/phone maps will send you to the property beyond. Number on driveway.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 484697
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Sedgwick Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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