Hancock County and Mount Desert Town property record for 23 Ripples Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $359,100 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MTDS M:009 L:088 |
| Primary APN | MTDS M:009 L:088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 796 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 RIPPLES RD |
| City | MOUNT DESERT |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04660-6120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | MOUNT DESERT ME |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT DESERT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 966000 |
23 Ripples Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Hancock County and Mount Desert Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 RIPPLES RD, MOUNT DESERT, ME 04660-6120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201913981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6977 / 67 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0069770067 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Ripples Rd was $4,146, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County and Mount Desert Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Desert Town |
| Elementary School District | Mount Desert (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Desert Community School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,146.00 (+2.29%) | $524,100 (+20.26%) Land $148,600 Building $375,500 |
| 2024 | $4,053.00 (+6.66%) | $435,800 (-) Land $123,800 Building $312,000 |
| 2023 | $3,800.00 (+11.47%) | $435,800 (+2.78%) Land $123,800 Building $312,000 |
| 2022 | $3,409.00 | $424,000 Land $123,800 Building $300,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 23 Ripples Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 23 Ripples Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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