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8 Sterling Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

$550,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,608 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Active
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 6/25/2025 Last Modified: 9/05/2025

Description

This 1920's Bungalow is a treasure.Though it has had many very tasteful updates,it retains that feeling of solidity and craftsmanship for which this style is so valued.The current owner has added a great many windows, flooding the home with natural light. The kitchen is a great example of this and is a welcoming space with excellent lighting,, unique built-in seating which doubles as storage, a sweet window seat, handsome tile flooring and lots and lots of windows ! Any serious cook will appreciate the smart layout and functionality of this kitchen. Step into the expansive living room and experience its impressive openness. And once again, so many lovely windows. A stately, two flue fireplace anchors one end of the space, while a graceful staircase enhances the other. Along the north facing window wall, built-in seating offers both generous seating and a touch of elegance. This great room is perfect for entertaining and offers many options: dining , gatherings for family and friends,and could be ideal for dancing !! Also on the first floor is a versatile bedroom, currently used as an office, along with with an adjoining bathroom and a laundry room for added convenience. Upstairs features several more attractive bedrooms, all sizable (with one adorable exception), all charming - with generous closets and a fresh airy atmosphere. The upstairs bathroom includes a full tub and is easily accessible from all the bedrooms. This exceptional home is located within easy walking distance of: the Elementary School, Knowlton Park - beloved by kids, the Moore Community Center, Leonard Lake and downtown Ellsworth with its excellent library, restaurants and shops. Ellsworth is a vibrant community and the scenic Union River runs through it with a beautiful River Walk. Also, Ellsworth is the gateway to Mount Desert Island and all of its attractions and natural magnificence. Come visit this exceptional home and ... see for yourself what a real gem it is

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More Information MLS# 1627978

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 5134 Leased Land: No Page: 30 Map: 136 Lot: 089 Zoning Overlay: No Association: No Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 8 Street Name: Sterling Street Type: Street County: Hancock Town: Ellsworth State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04605 Zip +4: 1838 Zoning: RES Full Tax Amount $: 3000 Tax Year: 2025 Geo Lat: 44.545813 Geo Lon: -68.426646

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes Seasonal: No Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.29 # Rooms: 7 Acreage Other Source: Surveyor TBD Total Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 0 Color: Grey # Fireplaces: 1 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1608 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Appraiser Garage: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 2 Year Built: 1928 SqFt Finished Total: 1608 Source of Acreage: Seller

Site

Open: 1 Rolling/Sloping: 1 Well Landscaped: 1

Location

Intown: 1 Near Shopping: 1 Neighborhood: 1

Roads

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Recreational Water

Nearby: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Levels

Multi-Level: 1

Basement

Partial: 1 Unfinished: 1

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: 1 Poured Concrete: 1

Exterior

Clapboard: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Heat System

Baseboard: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Appliances Included

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wall Oven: 1 Washer: 1

Heat Fuel

Oil: 1

Cooling

Heat Pump: 1

Floors

Hardwood: 1 Plank: 1 Tile: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1 Paved: 1

Style

Bungalow: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First

Gas

No Gas: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: 1

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: 1 Interior: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Door Features

Storm Door(s): 1

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: 1 Fence: 1 Laundry - 1st Floor: 1 Shower: 1 Storage: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Equipment

Cable: 1 Internet Access Available: 1

Vehicle Storage

1 Car: 1 Detached: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Laundry Room

Laundry: 1 Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: 1

Room Features

Built-Ins: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 550000 List Price: $550,000 Current Price: $550,000

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions: 2 wall mounted bookshelves, first floor

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Intown; Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Recreational Water: Nearby Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Bungalow Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Hardwood; Plank; Tile Window Features: Double Pane Windows Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Paved Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: First Laundry Level: First Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Documents

Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: September - 05 - 2025
8 Sterling Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605- MLS# 1627978
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