A Nature Lover's delight. Welcome to The Butler Road where deer, turkey, partridge, owls, woodpeckers, and chickadees abound. Surrounding this woodland cottage, you'll find professionally pruned fruit trees and carefully selected plantings which yield a Fall harvest and beautiful blooms most of the year. This open floor-plan rancher makes for simple maintenance and low-cost living. The large kitchen with breakfast windows transitions into the dining area atop wood floors. A Jotul stove and custom hearth greet you in the living area where you can watch the snow fall and collect on the old-growth hemlocks. The large, master bedroom has a relaxing clawfoot tub and walk-in closet where you can retire after a day hiking, gardening, or walking the Appleton Ridge. The second or guest bedroom is adorned with hardwood floors and offers a sizeable closet as well. A full bath in the landing preceding the bedrooms and a laundry room adjacent to the kitchen round out the home. Come see the grounds of these five acres nestled amongst the hundreds more, up and down Butler Road!
NEW TO THE MARKET APRIL 2019- Open and airy single-floor woodland cottage offers easy low maintenance living in a private location surrounded by nature. The large, sunny eat-in kitchen flows into a cozy living space complemented by wood floors, a custom hearth, and a Jotul propane stove. The spacious master offers new oak flooring, a beautiful attached bath with a claw foot bathing tub, and a walk in closet. A guest bedroom, as a well as a full bath in the hallway complete this warm and welcoming home situated on 5 landscaped acres with many berry-bearing shrubs, lilacs, fruit trees, and stone garden beds. A truly beautiful, peaceful location. .. Come take a look today!
MREIS #1218594
May 24, 2015
Listed
$199,000
$140/sq ft
MREIS #1133934
May 12, 2014
Listed
$176,000
$124/sq ft
MREIS #954351
Oct 19, 2009
Listed
$225,000
$158/sq ft
MREIS #741388
Apr 12, 2005
Listed
$212,000
$149/sq ft
MREIS #308571
Jul 14, 1999
Listed
$114,900
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,940 (+14.1%)
$68,000 + $303,400
$371,400
2024
$4,328 (+11.0%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2023
$3,900 (+4.7%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2022
$3,724 (+11.9%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2021
$3,329 (+0.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2020
$3,310 (−1.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2019
$3,365 (+2.8%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2018
$3,273 (+12.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2017
$2,906 (−3.3%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2016
$3,005 (+4.3%)
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
2015
$2,880 (+1.9%)
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
2014
$2,827
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
Tax history for 770 Butler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,940 (+14.1%)
$68,000 + $303,400
$371,400
2024
$4,328 (+11.0%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2023
$3,900 (+4.7%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2022
$3,724 (+11.9%)
$56,000 + $195,600
$251,600
2021
$3,329 (+0.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2020
$3,310 (−1.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2019
$3,365 (+2.8%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2018
$3,273 (+12.6%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2017
$2,906 (−3.3%)
$56,000 + $127,900
$183,900
2016
$3,005 (+4.3%)
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
2015
$2,880 (+1.9%)
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
2014
$2,827
$56,000 + $121,800
$177,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
535861
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space
Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,424
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1996
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,424
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater, Insulated Foundation
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $218,671.20
Lot Size (Acres): 5.02
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,900
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Water Heater: Gas, Other Water Heater
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 770 Butler Road, Union, ME 04862
Directions: Rt. 131 North from 17: About a mi, Left on Butler Rd, house on Left about mi Rt. 131 South from Searsmont: Right on Rt. 105, about a mi turn Left on Appleton Ridge, house on Right about 1.5mi
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 535861
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Union Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Medomak Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
6/10
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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, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% 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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Estimated sale price
$408,000 – $494,000
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