297 Appleton Ridge Road, Searsmont, ME 04973

$1,525,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,235 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,459,260 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,525,000 List Date: 5/24/2026 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

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 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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 1663727

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
297
Street Name
Appleton Ridge
Street Type
Road
County
Waldo
Town
Searsmont
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04973
Zip +4
3502
Leased Land
No
Book
4406
Page
107
Map
003
Lot
27
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
7073
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
Yes

Contract Information

Original List Price
1595000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed
Partial
# Rooms
14
# Bedrooms
5
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Color
Natural Cedar
Year Built
1996
SqFt Finished Above Grade
4403
SqFt Finished Below Grade
832
SqFt Finished Total
5235
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
33.5
Source of Acreage
Appraiser

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-06-07
Closed Date
2026-07-31
Closed Price
1525000

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
No

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
Second

Bonus Room Amenities

Above Garage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First

Great Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Heat Stove
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
Basement

Room Features

Above Garage
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Property Features

Site: Agricultural; Farm; Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Well Landscaped Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Contemporary; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Radiant; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch Equipment: Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Great Room First
Living Room First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bonus Room Second
Mud Room First
Laundry First
Office Basement
Bonus Room Basement
IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: Sell 207
Last Updated: August - 03 - 2026
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