297 Appleton Ridge Rd
Description
Custom-built 5-bedroom shingle-style home offering sweeping panoramic views from atop Appleton Ridge in Searsmont. Situated on over 33 acres of open and scenic land, the property includes over 20 acres of fields currently leased to a commercial Christmas tree farm, with substantial additional acreage surrounding the home that is outside of Tree Growth designation and suitable for additional development. Built in 1996 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, the home features quality craftsmanship...Custom-built 5-bedroom shingle-style home offering sweeping panoramic views from atop Appleton Ridge in Searsmont. Situated on over 33 acres of open and scenic land, the property includes over 20 acres of fields currently leased to a commercial Christmas tree farm, with substantial additional acreage surrounding the home that is outside of Tree Growth designation and suitable for additional development. Built in 1996 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, the home features quality craftsmanship throughout, including custom wide-plank hardwood floors milled in Searsmont and radiant in-floor heat throughout the entire first floor. The main level is designed for comfortable one-floor living with a spacious primary suite, laundry room, attached 2-car garage, and an inviting layout that includes a vaulted great room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area, and living room. Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds from two expansive front decks or relax in the glass-enclosed sun porch with spectacular sunsets over the Appleton Ridge. The second floor offers four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large bonus/craft room above the garage. The partially finished walk-out basement provides flexible additional living space, including areas ideal for recreation, fitness, office use, and workshop space with a third garage bay for equipment storage. A great opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed and exceptionally maintained home in one of Midcoast Maine's most scenic settings.
- Listed by Brian Wickenden • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleShingle, Contemporary
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningResidential
ViewFields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 05/27/2026 10:42 AM
Property Details for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1663727 |
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Taxes | $7,073 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Lot Size | 33.50 AC / 1,459,260 SF |
| County | Waldo County |
Location
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Building Information for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size33.50 AC / 1,459,260 SF
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$8,537 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,948
Property Taxes
$589
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 3502
- Directions: From Searsmont Village, follow 131 to a right onto Appleton Ridge Road, house on your right #297.
- Town: Searsmont
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04973
- County: Waldo
- Geo Latitude: 44.337263
- Geo Longitude: -69.214706
- Tax Lot: 27
- Site:Agriculture: Yes
- Site:Farm: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Pasture/Field: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: true
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 4406
- Tax Map Number: 003
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: SEAM-000003-000000-000027
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,073.00
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Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: Unknown
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Oil
- Heat System: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Wood Stove
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 832.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4403.0
- Lot Size Acres: 33.5
- Source of Acreage: Appraiser
- Building Area Total: 5235.0
- Lot Size Area: 33.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1459260.0
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 297
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 14.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Natural Cedar
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
- 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:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: 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: 1996
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
- Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
- Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Glassed-in Porch
- Basement Entry: Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Finished, Full, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Wood Stove
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Room Total: 14
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
- Bonus Room Amenities: Above Garage6
- Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Laundry - 1st Floor
- Great Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace8
- Kitchen Amenities: Island
- Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove5
- Mud Room: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Full Bath7, Separate Shower6, Soaking Tub6
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Second
Room 11
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Room 12
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 13
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Basement
Room 14
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1663727 | $1,595,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1663727 | $1,595,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 297 Appleton Ridge Road
Taxable ValueLand$50,100Additions-Total$50,100
Tax Record2025$616 ($51 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size230,868 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRACountyWALDOAPNSEAM M:002 L:069-001
Schools near 297 Appleton Ridge Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 20.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Searsport Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Searsport District Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Searsport District 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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