5 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

New Listing
$255,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,194 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active
Current Price: $255,000 List Date: 10/06/2026 Last Modified: 10/06/2026

Overview

Description

Live in one and rent the other! This 2-unit property in the heart of Ellsworth offers an exciting opportunity to create a home while generating rental income from the second unit. Both units are two stories, with the front unit offering the potential for 2-3 bedrooms and the rear unit featuring one bedroom with access to a private rear deck. Prefer a single-family home? The existing layout also lends itself to being converted to single-family use, offering flexibility as your needs change. The property includes off-street parking and a convenient in-town location, with sidewalks leading to downtown Ellsworth's shops, restaurants, services, waterfront, and other amenities. Updates are needed, giving the next owner an opportunity to update the property and bring their own vision to each space. Whether you're looking to offset homeownership expenses with rental income, begin building a real estate investment portfolio, or create a single-family home, this property offers plenty of possibi ...

Listing Details MLS# 1683290

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
5
Street Name
Main
Street Type
Street
County
Hancock
Town
Ellsworth
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04605
Leased Land
No
Book
6586
Page
216
Map
134
Lot
224
Zoning
Urban
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
School District
Ellsworth Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $
4018
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Kick-Out
No
Original List Price
255000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
11
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Unfurnished
Color
Yellow
Year Built
1850
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2194
SqFt Finished Total
2194
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.26
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
52
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

More Information

Levels

Two
Yes

Site

Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Location

Intown
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Foundation Materials

Block
Yes
Brick/Mortar
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Insulated Foundation
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Linoleum
Yes
Plank
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Style

Colonial
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

Attic
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - Hookup
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Sidewalks Location: Intown; Near Shopping Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Recreational Water: Nearby Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Colonial Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Brick/Mortar; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Aluminum Siding; Shingle Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Linoleum; Plank; Wood Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - Hookup; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Insulated Foundation Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Mud Room First
Kitchen First
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Office Second
Kitchen First
Bedroom 4 Second
Living Room First
Living Room First
Dining Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: October - 06 - 2026
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