12 Somes Ridge Road

Closed 9/18/23
Closed 9/18/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$562,500
4 beds2,057 sqft
12 Somes Ridge Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great location! This property is in the center of Mount Desert Island in a quiet section of Somesville. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, and is situated in a peaceful setting. Recreational water nearby, hiking trails, and a theater nearby to enjoy live plays and entertainment. Endless possibilities for landscaping. Many improvements completed recently including kitchen and living room floors sanded, sliding glass door replacement, removed wallpaper and painted...Great location! This property is in the center of Mount Desert Island in a quiet section of Somesville. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, and is situated in a peaceful setting. Recreational water nearby, hiking trails, and a theater nearby to enjoy live plays and entertainment. Endless possibilities for landscaping. Many improvements completed recently including kitchen and living room floors sanded, sliding glass door replacement, removed wallpaper and painted walls in entryway, and added pull down steps to room over the addition. This is a must see, don't miss your opportunity.
  • Listed by: John Bennett 207.288.5818 john.bennett@swanagency.com • Portside Real Estate Group
  • Listed by: Tammy Thurlow 207.288.5818 info@portsidereg.com • Portside Real Estate Group
Listing closed: 09/18/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1541889

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$820,000

Avg days on market

153

Sale-to-list ratio

89.3%

Mount Desert, ME

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Property Information for 12 Somes Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,508 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Contemporary
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: VR2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Interior Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 0087
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Go about a 1/2 mile from the Somesville fire station on left, 12 Somes Ridge Road.
  • Latitude: 44.353924
  • Longitude: -$68.34
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MTDS-000010-000000-000034
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Book Number: 1342
  • Tax Map Number: 010
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,508.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Interior Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.95
  • Lot Size Area: 0.95
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 41382.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Site: Level
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2057.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2057.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1973
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Natural
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $284.39
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 12 Somes Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1541889

$562,500—
Aug 31, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1541889

$729,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1541889

$562,500
08/31/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1541889

$729,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Somes Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$130,500Additions$350,400Total$480,900
Tax Record2025$3,804 ($317 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,057 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,057 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size41,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1973ZoningVR2CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:010 L:034

Schools near 12 Somes Ridge Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Mt Desert Island High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
$562,500
4
2,057
41,382
11 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
$229,000
3
1,934
56,628
9 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
–
3
2.5
1,975
49,621
16 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
–
3
2.5
1,640
42,216
5 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
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2
1
625
9,583
19 Somes Ridge Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
$354,000
2
1,312
66,211

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