248 Branchview Dr
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Villa Vie: An extraordinary lakefront retreat offering turnkey luxury on one of Maine's most pristine 3,000-acre lakes. Fully renovated in 2024, the residence seamlessly blends contemporary design with refined European influences, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere throughout. The home features five beautifully appointed bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and effortless entertaining. A serene first-floor primary suite serves as a private...Villa Vie: An extraordinary lakefront retreat offering turnkey luxury on one of Maine's most pristine 3,000-acre lakes. Fully renovated in 2024, the residence seamlessly blends contemporary design with refined European influences, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere throughout. The home features five beautifully appointed bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and effortless entertaining. A serene first-floor primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with dual closets, a spa-like bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a private covered deck. At the heart of the home, alight-filled open-concept living space showcases expansive windows framing breathtaking lake views. The gourmet kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring striking black marble countertops, premium appliances, and a generous window seat, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas and out to a covered deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The finished lower level offers a spacious family room, full bath, new gym, and ample guest accommodations. Curated high-end European furnishings, linens, and accessories convey, creating a fully turnkey experience. Outdoors, the property unfolds into a private,resort-like setting. Granite steps lead to a deep-water dock, swimming area,and mooring, while multiple decks and patios invite relaxation from sunrise to sunset. A cedar sauna and wood-fired hot tub add a luxurious touch. Set on 3.4private acres, the lakeside parcel includes 1.6 acres with 255 feet of pristine frontage and a small beach. An additional 1.77-acre lot offers trails and a flat building site. With attached and detached garages for four or more vehicles, and a location between Ellsworth and Bangor, just 27 miles from Acadia National Park, this exceptional estate delivers privacy, comfort, and elevated lakefront living.
- Listed by Abigail Curless • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 248 Branchview Drive
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleContemporary
Garage Spaces4.00
GarageYes
ZoningEDPD, DW
ViewMountain(s), Scenic
Subdivision NameBranchview Drive Road Associaiton
LISTING UPDATED: 04/03/2026 11:45 AM
Property Details for 248 Branchview Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1656024 |
| Days on Market | 12 |
| Taxes | $24,484 / year |
| HOA Fees | $350 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Lot Size | 3.37 AC / 146,797 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 248 Branchview Drive
Stories-Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size3.37 AC / 146,797 SF
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$15,414 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$13,344
Property Taxes
$2,040
HOA Dues
$29
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1Property Information for 248 Branchview Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Water Body Name: Branch Lake
- Zip Code: 2919
- Town: Ellsworth
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04605
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.600408
- Geo Longitude: -68.576125
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Tax Lot: 35,65,66
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 255.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 255.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Deed: Yes
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
- Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Water View2: Yes
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, On Site, Detached, Inside Entrance
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces, On Site2
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 7223
- Tax Map Number: 81
- Tax Year: 2026
- Parcel Number: ELLH-000081-000035
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $24,484.00
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Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Solar: Yes
- Water Heater:Tank: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Bottled, Propane, Solar, Wood2
- Heat System: Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiant, Radiator, Wood Stove, Multi-Zones
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1170.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3115.0
- Lot Size Acres: 3.37
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 4285.0
- Lot Size Area: 3.37
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 146797.2
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 248
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 14.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Natural
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 2.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Measured
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: Gravel, Paved2
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1984
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Air Radon Mitigation System
- Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Other: Yes
- Appliances Included:Other Appliances: second set washer & dryer
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Solar2, Tank
- Appliances: Other, Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:4+ Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 4 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached, Direct Entry to Living
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
- Basement Entry: Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Daylight, Finished, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other, Composition
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Storage
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Heating: Zoned, Wood Stove, Radiator, Radiant, Hot Water, Heat Pump
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Accessibility Features: Roll-in Shower
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 14
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Marble: Yes
- Bonus Room Amenities: Skylight14
- Furnished: Furnished
- Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Attic, Bathtub, Hot Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Security System, Storage, Walk-in Closets
- Den Amenities: Skylight15, Vaulted Ceiling7
- Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Skylight20
- Living Room Amenities: Built-Ins14, Formal2, Heat Stove5
- Mud Room: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop: Marble
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: BalconyDeck6, Closet7, Double Vanities6, Full Bath7, Separate Shower6, Soaking Tub6, Suite6, Walk-in Closet6
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2, Skylight10, Soaking Tub2, Vaulted Ceiling2
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3, Vaulted Ceiling3
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 9
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 10
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 11
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Basement
Room 12
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Level: Basement
Room 13
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 14
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Property History for 248 Branchview Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1656024 | $2,650,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1626748 | $2,900,000 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1626748 | $3,490,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1622434 | $3,750,000 | — |
| May 14, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1622434 | $2,950,000 | — |
| May 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1622434 | $2,999,000 | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Sold Maine Listings #1030723 | $525,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Pending Maine Listings #1030723 | — | |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1030723 | — | |
| Sep 25, 2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1030723 | $599,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1656024 | $2,650,000 |
| 12/31/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1626748 | $2,900,000 |
| 06/13/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1626748 | $3,490,000 |
| 06/12/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1622434 | $3,750,000 |
| 05/14/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1622434 | $2,950,000 |
| 05/10/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1622434 | $2,999,000 |
| 06/11/2012 | Sold Maine Listings #1030723 | $525,000 |
| 03/15/2012 | Pending Maine Listings #1030723 | — |
| 03/13/2012 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1030723 | — |
| 09/25/2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1030723 | $599,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 248 Branchview Drive
Taxable ValueLand$259,500Additions$418,375Total$677,875
Tax Record2024$11,829 ($986 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,553 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,553 SqFtLot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningEDPDCountyHANCOCKAPNELLH M:081 B:035 L:000 U:000
Schools near 248 Branchview Drive
This home is within Regional School Unit 24.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sumner Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Sumner Memorial 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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