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877-350-4409 Email: info@thechristopherrealestategroup.com Rona Gandy (207) 266-3831 Kim Rush (207) 266-1641 Shirley Erickson (207)255-4063 Judith McGeorge (207) 610-2631 Samra Kuseybi (207) 214-7401 Jill Knowles (207) 248-2048 Steve Dawson (646) 382-1074 Caitlyn Porto (207) 610-3489 Joe Wardwell (207) 356-7117 Nathan Gandy (207) 469-8099 Aaron Currier (207) 200-1697 Matt Thurston (207) 266-8312 Molly Dwyer (207) 266-1298 Libby Bryant (207)461-9170 LUBEC: Gorgeous waterfront lot in North Shores Subdivision. Elevated, stunning 5.3 acres with 430 feet of water frontage on South Bay. Minutes from downtown. Very nice gravel road runs through the subdivision and Power poles are at road. Nature Lovers beware - you will fall in love with this area! $79,000 Samra SEDGWICK: Views, Views, and more Views! 8+ acres atop Sedgwick Ridge with sweeping views of Morgan & Blue Hill Bays. Driveway permit and curb cut is in place on paved road frontage with power at the street and an old farm road leads you right up to the top. $238,000 Nathan ROQUE BLUFFS: Private 6.5+ acres with 600 feet of water frontage and pristine woods. A perfect place to escape and enjoy Maine coastal living. Roque Bluffs State Park with its highly acclaimed half-mile sand and pebble beach and the town of Machias are just minutes away. $155,000 Aaron Build your Maine dream! Please say you saw it in the Real Estate Book - Vol. 31, No. 3 - Page 3
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Please contact Dale Miller at trebhw2021@gmail.com or call 207-271-6173 for more information. I look forward to hearing from you! The Real Estate Book OF HANCOCK AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, MAINE is expanding its services We would like to become a resource for both Buyers and Sellers while they prepare for a change in home ownership. To that end we are now accepting advertisements from reputable, licensed and insured businesses related to home ownership, including, but not limited to; Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Title Companies, Banking Facilities, Construction/Repairs, Moving Companies, etc. in the local community. Our advertising costs are reasonable and we cover all of Washington and Hancock Counties. Tri County Radon DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR HOME HAS RADON?? Alan Gardner Certified Tester tcradon001@gmail.com 207-263-7867 Licensed and Insured 605 Port Road Machiasport, Me 04655 tricountyradon.com Please say you saw it in the Real Estate Book - Vol. 31, No. 3 - Page 5
LUBEC-Beautiful hill-top location perfectly situated near the waterfront town of Lubec & Campobello Island, as well as numerous beaches, parks & trails for adventure lovers. Expansive 36.21-acre wooded home site is seconds from Bailey's Mistake, & includes commonly owned beach access directly on Bailey's Mistake. New construction-extremely energy efficient! First level open floor plan offers expansive 27' x 20' living, dining & kitchen area w/sliding glass doors to a perfect future deck overlooking the wooded acreage. Two lg. bdrms with 2 baths. Lower, unfinished level features 2 car drive-under garage w/23' x 26' unfinished space offering great game/hobby/movie room or office potential! New 10' x 20' outbuilding. $299,000.
MACHIAS-Seven acres on Route 1 in Machias abutting the airport. This attractive property is bordered by about 950 feet along the adjacent brook. The land is varied; it has level and open space with rolling areas and some if it is wooded. This is a convenient location for a home or business with public water and sewer. MLS-1552359 - 333 Dublin St., Machias, ME 04654 $79,900
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BAR HABOR-Bordering Acadia National Park a mile from Eagle Lake & a short drive to Town, this sloping lot has rich potential for a primary residence surrounded by nature with an accessory dwelling unit sited elsewhere on the 2+ acres. Or consider construction of a 2-family home. Soil tested and surveyed. $163,500
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BAR HARBOR-2 lots in private setting near Frenchman's Bay, including rare ocean view potential from upper lot. Being sold together. Surveyed & soil tested, building plans available on request for qualified buyers. Located in quiet tucked-away residential zone minutes from Town, Acadia National Park, and the attractions of MDI. $320,000
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FRANKLIN - 3-unit apartment building. New septic system & leach field installed in 2014. Property is located 0.4 miles to the Franklin Library, Sunrise Trail is located at the rear of property. Post office
FRANKLIN-Modified Oxford home with an in-law/ rental cottage. This home has beautiful views, many updates and attached garage w/workshop. This is a great opportunity for rental income to
RENTALOPPORTUNITY
HANCOCK - Home near the shores of Hancock Point w/potential rental income. From this quiet spot you're less than 30 miles to Acadia National Park in either direction. Includes sunroom, laundry room w/skylight, loads of storage space w/2 detached garages, separate shed, & portable generator & riding mower. 24 hours' notice required. $275,000
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www.saltmeadowproperties.com Saltmeadow Properties BLUE HILL 207.374.5010 bluehill@saltmeadowproperties.com 48 Main Street •Blue Hill, ME 04614 CASTINE 207.326.9116 BLUE HILL-Turnkey, well-established convenience store, locally owned & operated for over 10 years. 4 spacious residential units- 2 bdrm, full ba, & 1 bdrm, full ba apts. Plus 2 commercial retail/office spaces w/exceptional rental history. A mobile home adds additional rental income. This property sits at the edge of the village with easy accessibility & ample parking. $1,750,000 www.lynams.com • 207.288.3334 Lynam REAL ESTATE 227 Main Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 61 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME AcadiaCornerstone.com 207-288-3773 BAR HARBOR: Downtown 3BR & 2 1/2 baths, lovely glassed in sunporch in the front and a nice deck on the side. Home is currently a vacation rental during summer and has winter tenants. Home is being sold furnished as a turnkey vacation rental. $599,000 BAR HARBOR: Amazing views of Frenchman Bay! Enjoy ocean breezes in this elegant custom home that sits on the side of a hill. Contemporary and well planned with a castle like turret connecting all three levels! On the vacation rental market with a successful track record. $679,000 SOUTHWEST HARBOR: Check out this charmer with traditional Maine cottage feel. Wellappointed 2BR 1BA cottage being sold furnished. Windows updated, new tankless hot water system is in place, rental history. Lot next door included. Must see to appreciate. $200,000
Custom crafted year round home on a pristine private lot on Little Rocky Pond. 6 acres and a generous 200+ feet of shore frontage. This is an exceptional opportunity for year round lake front living in a private and peaceful setting with majestic views. $799,000 JUSTLISTED JUSTLISTED
ELLSWORTH:
MOUNT DESERT -Mixed use building in a wonderful location near historic Main Street. Former retail & office space on first floor, with second floor apartment. Attached two bay garage has spacious second floor. Extensive deferred maintenance in places. Buyers are encouraged to consult with building inspectors. $650,000 Page 8 - View More Homes On RealEstateBook.com - Vol. 31, No. 3
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OVERLOOKING THE SPARKLING WATERS OF BLUE HILL BAY, Sea Spray is an exceptional OceanFront Estate w/sweeping 180 degree-plus views. The extensive four- building property consists of a remodeled 4600 sqft main house with an attached one-car garage, a remodeled 725 sqft guest cottage w/full kitchen, a heated two-car garage/workshop w/1800 sqft of living space for a home office, gym, or game room, and a never-been-used barn w/three horse stalls perfect for storage. Come see why this house is an entertainer’s dream with new high-end appliances. Electronics abound, with two art TVs, a Sonos surround-sound system, and movie/sound room in the cottage. The deep- water dock was refurbished in 2022 with a new 15’ x 30’ float, 50’ aluminum ramp, and new mooring installed. Being sold with custom-designed furnishings. $2,795,000
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Ellsworth, Casey Hardwick #CaseyHardwickSellzRE caseyhardwick@masiello.com .CASEYHARDWICK.MASIELLO. windows, paved throughout. offering videos $299,900 basement, w/tongue large overlooking w/balcony, laundry $369,000 traviscoffi 13203.29.11.022.indd Quietlocation nicelytreed bedrooms/1.5 Colonialfeatures stove hook-up,1-car garage,shed furnace. House waiting yourfinishingtouches!$325,000 Comfortable updates andrenovations.Features living space,largekitchen thgranite baths, bedrooms,officeandopenliving/dining home sits welllandscaped desirable Walking distance localYMCA, parks,libraryanddowntown. affordable today completedetails! $224,800 (207)667-2144 buymaine@sargentre.com HighStreet 04605 TREMONT ELLSWORTH GOLD ADVERTISER SpectacularviewsacrossFrenchman Bay BarHarb Shore features graniteoutcroppingsalong 140’ofdeededshoreline.In premier subdivisions protective covenants.$299,000 EnjoyallthatGoosePond, acre parcelwith 441’ of water frontage,southwesternexposure.Thepond fers perfectplaceforswimmingkayaking, between Ellsworth Ban $149,000 Large undeveloped lakefront propacres,andover1200’of water front. Development potential dreamhome Private, wooded site w/southwestern exposurewithbeautifulviews.$210,000 GOULDSBORO DEDHAM WALTHAM 13203.29.11.005.indd 10/19/21 Ridlon tacyridlon@masiello.com 2021 want to say,as always,how grateful am to all my clients for listing their properties with our company and me. I have had one of the most interesting mixes of properties this year as any year have been selling real estate. They ranged from little water front camps, lovely historic homes, water front comtemporaries, and everything in between. Each property had incredible qualities and was pleasure to show.My sellers have been great throughout the listing process,the showing process,the inspection periods and finally closing. Many had the houses designed by their architects with their custom suggestions, with structures and landscaping carefully thought out to connect to the Coast of Maine and their fulfulling lives here. Each buyer seemed to pick up on that feeling and knew they found just what they were looking for in Maine. w/water known SOLD 13203.29.11.018.indd MacPhee207-952-2001 mikemacphee04@gmail.com WashingtonCounty EASTPORT: located abutting slice heaven! CHARLOTTE: yearround lakeside RoundPond.Largeopen livingroom Alsoitchen frontage.unfinishedguesthouse. $279 EASTPORT:Thisbuildingwas CatholicChurchrectory.Renovationshaveturned bedroom residence. furnace fiveyearstownlocation.$150,000 PERRY:Homestead 40+/-acresSouthMeadowHeath.Close Boyden landing miles Eastport. Veryprivate bedroom goodbones, fullcellar,fireplace.$185,000 EASTPORT:Gentlyslopingupward, located Eastport’sNorth area’s Many this neighborhood. ,000 EASTPORT: southeastho!Dreamhomeparcelcingoceanfrontage/view hillside. property water. Prope sides road.$98,000 Takeadvantage historically-low interestratesandhighdemandto yourhomefortopdollar.TrustprofessionalagentfoundinTheReal EstateBook provideexpertservices fornavigating home-selling process.Avoid hassleandgetyourhomesoldforthehighestvalue. There’snever beena better timetosell! LOOKING YOUR HOME THISMARKET? Learnmore: www.RealEstateBook.com DaleMillerasthenewpublisherofTheRealEstateBookof ancock&WashingtonCounties.Shebringsplentyofexperienceandenthusiasm locallylovedmagazine. 207-271-7502 trebhw2021@gmail.net NextDeadline DECEMBER1 13203.29.11.016.indd 10/21/21 Steven Shelton Acadia Realty Team Broker P (207) 667-7423 C (207) 460-4233 steveshelton@masiello.com 193 Main Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 Page 10 - View More Homes On RealEstateBook.com - Vol. 31, No. 3
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MACHIASPORT-Beautiful home overlooking the harbor, just up the hill from the lobster pound! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, library on third level, and two decks and a screened-in area for enjoying the ocean breezes. The views are spectacular! All house generator and solar panels included in sale. Text RBJKFWQ to 52187. $449,000
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CALAIS-Three bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the city of Calais. Nice large rooms including a three season porch. TLC is needed to bring it back to its amazing grandeur! Text RBJKLHS to 52187. $95,000
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CUTLER-This well-maintained townhouse is an open concept, 3 bedroom,1.5-bathroom home located in the only condominium community in Washington County. Includes the following amenities: green space, paved walking trails, a pavilion for gatherings, and easy beach access. Text RBJFKRS to 52187. $179,500
DAY BLOCK TOWNSHIP-'Paradise Farm' in Day Block Twp, a rare land parcel with well over 90 acres! Blueberries, vegetables, whatever you would like to harvest, and plenty of space for animals, plus easy access to water! In the same family for 50 years, owners were advised that the property contains the last stand of climax hardwood in the area. Text RBJGWKC to 52187. $149,500
CALAIS-Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in downtown area close to shopping, amenities and border crossing to Canada. In need of TLC. Would be great for a handyperson! Text RBJKLHR to 52187. $65,000
COOPER-This listing includes the residence at 805 Cooper Highway and the store building at 803 Cooper Highway. Text RBJCYZQ to 52187.
MARSHFIELD-Raised ranch with 1712 sq. ft of living space. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, new floors and large rear deck. Located on 1.54 acres within walking distance of restaurants and amenities. Text RBHXVKT to 52187. $205,000
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928 Main Street • East Machias, ME 04630
EAST MACHIAS - Beautiful home on 1.08 acres has three bedrooms w/ primary bdrm w/half bath. Great kitchen and living room, plus large laundry room. Large dry basement &
INCOME PRODUCING
EAST MACHIAS - This home sits on 5.46 acres. Needs TLC as owner started renovations but hasn't finished. Contains an apartment for extra income and 3 car garage!
HARRINGTON - This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home sits on almost 4 acres and has plenty of places for gardens. Two car detached garage, plus, old barn in hard shape. $169,000
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