20 South Bay Road

Closed 8/12/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$650,000

13,111,560 Lot Size301 Acres

20 S Bay Rd, Franklin, ME 04634

LandProperty Type

301 acresLot Size

Description

This waterfront and wooded lot has views of Hog Bay, Schoodic Mountain, potentially Mount Desert Island, along with approximately 1,338' of waterfront on Hog Bay. There are ledge outcrops, 600+/- feet of frontage on town maintained South Bay Road and a diverse forest make this a unique desirable kingdom lot. Also, could be a good lot to subdivide. Located in Hancock County in the town of Franklin, this tract is just a short drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. This 301+/- acre...This waterfront and wooded lot has views of Hog Bay, Schoodic Mountain, potentially Mount Desert Island, along with approximately 1,338' of waterfront on Hog Bay. There are ledge outcrops, 600+/- feet of frontage on town maintained South Bay Road and a diverse forest make this a unique desirable kingdom lot. Also, could be a good lot to subdivide. Located in Hancock County in the town of Franklin, this tract is just a short drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. This 301+/- acre lot provides plenty of space, trails, a beaver pond that attracts wildlife, some harvestable timber, and areas of well-established regeneration. Highest point on the
tract reaches 212' from a low point of approximately 10' above sea level across South Bay Road at Hog Bay. Hog Bay flows into Taunton Bay, Sullivan Bay and soon after Frenchman's Bay at Mount Desert Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Hog Bay is a recognized nesting area for migrating birds and attracts Bald Eagles and Osprey. Sullivan Bay contains the very scenic Sullivan Falls, a reversing falls produced by tidal currents between Taunton Bay and Sullivan Harbor known for great canoeing and kayaking. Taxes were $3,239 for 2023. Property is not in Tree Growth.

Listing closed: 08/12/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1599703

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Property Information for 20 South Bay Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,239 / year
MLS Type: Land
County: Hancock County
View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront: Yes
Zoning: General Development

Building Information

Lot Size: 301.00 AC

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: Yes
Location: Rural

Page: 679
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Directions: From Ellsworth, take Route 1 north towards the town of Sullivan. Cross bridge over Taunton Bay and then turn left onto Taunton Bay Road. Follow Taunton Bay Road, which turns into South Bay Road at town line for 3.5 miles. Property is on the right side
Latitude: 44.570299
Longitude: -$68.23
Water Frontage Owned: 1338.0
Waterfront Amount: $1,338.00
Waterfront Other Source: Measured from Parcel Viewer/Tax Map
Water Body Type: Bay, Cove
Water Body Name: Hog Bay

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 20

Tax Book Number: 7233
Tax Map Number: 2
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $3,239.00

Parking

Parking Features: No Driveway
Parking: No Parking

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Right of Way, Wooded, Rural
Lot Size Acres: 301.0

Lot Size Area: 301.0
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Size Square Feet: 1.311156E7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Gravel, Public, Dirt
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Road Front Other Source: Map measured
Road Frontage: true
Road Frontage: 2100.0
Source of Road Frontage: Other
Tree Growth: false
Site: Right of Way, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded

Property and Assessments

Property Type: Land
Deed: All

Deed Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Surveyed: Yes
Restrictions: No Restrictions

Financial Information

List Price/Acre: $2,408.64

Utilities

Electric: No Electric
Gas: No Gas

Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
Sewer: Septic Needed
Water Source: Well Needed on Site

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Driveway: No Driveway

Rental

Rent Information

Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 20 South Bay Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 12, 2025	Sold Maine Listings #1599703	$650,000	—
Aug 5, 2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1599703	$725,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/12/2025	Sold Maine Listings #1599703	$650,000
08/05/2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1599703	$725,000

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

Schools near 20 South Bay Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 24.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mountain View School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
2/10	Sumner Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	4.1 mi
4/10	Sumner Memorial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mountain View School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
2/10	Sumner Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	4.1 mi
4/10	Sumner Memorial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.2 mi

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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