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Last sold for $1,525,000 on Aug 3, 2026

297 APPLETON RIDGE RD

SEARSMONT, ME 04973
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,987 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,525,000 · Aug 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,073 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$575,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$484,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$724,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyWALDO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.36.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04973These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,918
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

297 Appleton Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Searsmont 04973
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Waldo County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Waldo County

How it measures up in Searsmont 04973

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Searsmont 04973.

Living area3,987 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size36 ac
SmallerTypical 3.62 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 297 Appleton Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSearsmont 04973Waldo County
Living areabigger than3,987 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than36 ac90% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than199662% of homes67% of homes

About 297 Appleton Ridge Rd

When did 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME last sell?

297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME last sold on Aug 3, 2026 for $1,525,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME?

297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,987 square feet of living space and a 36.00-acre lot.

When was 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME built?

297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME compare to other homes in Searsmont 04973?

Among the 779 homes in Searsmont 04973, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,987 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (36 ac against a typical 3.62 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1996 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Appleton Ridge Rd, Searsmont, ME was $7,073. The county assessed it at $575,000.

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