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Sell Your House Fast in Ellsworth, ME — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ellsworth and Hancock County, Maine, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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Estimate what you could keep from an Ellsworth sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for Ellsworth, ME, $359,407 as of September 2026 (Source: Zillow Home Value Index). Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
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$359,407 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Ellsworth, ME)
Ellsworth, ME illustrative estimate
Ellsworth home sale calculator: what you'd actually put in your pocket
The sale price is only the starting point. What matters is what you keep after your payoff, repairs, fees, and other costs come out. That's your net proceeds.
The home value starts with Zillow’s typical value for the area. Your house may be worth more or less. You can change the value and every cost below. Adjust anything you know, including your payoff, repair or credit risk, cleanout cost, agent commission, and how long you expect to carry the property.
Starting-value basis: Zillow typical home value for Ellsworth, ME (As of September 2026): $359,407. Editable estimate, not an appraisal. Source: Zillow Home Value Index
The seller’s half is $1.10 for each $500, or part of $500, plus $1.90 for each $500, or part, of value above $1 million. The buyer pays a separate half. Exemptions may change the amount.
See what you'd actually walk away with.
Your starting home-value estimate may come from a public source when one is available. You can edit that estimate and each cost input above; your property's actual value and closing costs may differ.
Choose the condition that best fits your home, then update the value, mortgage payoff, and cost inputs with what you know. This estimate uses the tax rate and calculation shown above. Your percentage replaces it. Local taxes, exemptions and the property’s taxable value can change the final amount.
Three simple steps
1
Tell us about your house
Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
2
Get your offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
3
Close
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Choose the question closest to yours
Selling an Ellsworth house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
If the court has entered a foreclosure judgment, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before the redemption period ends.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Liens and back taxes
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
Tenants
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Code violations
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Divorce
You only have to agree on one thing — the price. After that we handle the rest, so there's nothing to argue about over repairs, contractors, showings, or who pays for what.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Swipe across the table to compare all four selling options.
| Factor | List with a realtor | FSBO | Cash Offer | EZ Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Market-dependent | Market-dependent | 30 days or less | 60 days or less |
| Price | Highest, if it sells | Varies | Lower price | Higher price than the Cash Offer |
| Repairs | Repairs may be needed before listing or after inspection | The seller handles repair decisions | No repairs | No repairs |
| Commissions | Agent commissions apply under the listing agreement | No listing-agent commission; the seller handles the sale | No commissions | No commissions |
| Closing costs | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | No closing costs | No closing costs |
| Showings | The seller prepares for and coordinates showings | The seller markets the property and coordinates showings | None | Yes, partner visits |
| Who buys | Retail buyer | Retail buyer | USA Home Buyers buys directly | Goes to one of our partners |
| Certainty | Depends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contract | Depends on finding and qualifying a buyer | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. |
| Net proceeds | Compare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waiting | Compare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and work | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Ellsworth calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Ellsworth
Homes in Ellsworth, ME sold for a median of $458,782 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Ellsworth, ME spent a median of 67 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.
Maine selling costs: the real estate transfer tax
Maine taxes each deed that transfers real estate at $2.20 for every $500 of value or fraction of $500. The tax is split equally by law between the seller and buyer. For the portion of value above $1,000,000, an additional $3.80 per $500 applies. The county register of deeds calculates and collects the tax when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, but a regular sale to a buyer usually does not qualify. Read the Maine transfer-tax statute → Maine Revenue Services transfer-tax guidance →
On a $100,000 sale, the transfer tax is $440 total, or $220 for each side under the statutory split. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
What Ellsworth sellers should know
City records and property-specific notices
Ellsworth's website lists Property Assessment & Tax Information, Tax Collection, Code Enforcement, and Permits as city services. Those records can help answer questions about a specific tax bill or notice; we buy houses as-is and can review those details as part of the sale.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Who we are
We've helped homeowners in just about every situation you can imagine — thousands of times. When you're working with someone, you want to know they've seen it before. We have.
Ellsworth is a market we serve.
Useful Ellsworth and Hancock County offices
City of Ellsworth
City services include property assessment and tax information, tax collection, code enforcement, and permits.
Maine Probate Courts — Hancock County contact
The county listing gives the probate office address as 50 State Street, Suite 6, Ellsworth, ME 04605, and phone (207) 667-8434. This is a local contact listing, not a decision about who may sign for a specific estate.
Maine Revenue Services
Official information about Maine's real estate transfer tax.
Questions about selling a house in Ellsworth
Can I sell my Ellsworth house without fixing it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
How is Maine's real estate transfer tax calculated?
Maine taxes each deed that transfers real estate at $2.20 for every $500 of value or fraction of $500. The law splits the tax equally between seller and buyer. On a $100,000 sale, that is $440 total, or $220 each. For value above $1,000,000, an additional $3.80 per $500 applies to the excess. The county register of deeds calculates and collects the tax when the deed is recorded. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Who can sign when a Maine house is part of an estate?
Once the Probate Court appoints a personal representative and issues letters of appointment, that representative may sell estate land unless the will or a court order limits that power. A separate court order for each sale is generally not required, but a court-supervised estate can carry additional limits. The appointment letters and any limits determine the representative's authority; we can work with the representative on the sale.
What if the court has entered a foreclosure judgment?
If the court has entered a foreclosure judgment, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before the redemption period ends.
Can I sell a Maine rental house with tenants still living there?
Yes. We buy tenant-occupied houses as-is. A sale does not cancel tenants' rights, and a written lease stays in force for its term. Maine law also sets rules for transferring or returning security deposits at closing; we'll review the occupancy and sale details with you.
Can you buy an Ellsworth house with code violations?
Yes. The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity. Maine law lets municipal officers declare a building dangerous after notice and a hearing, and order work or removal. If the order is not followed, the town can do the work and recover its costs through a special tax against the land or a lawsuit.
What happens to insurance proceeds if I sell a fire-damaged house?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Tell us about your Ellsworth house
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
Hablamos Español
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
BBB A ratingRead our Google reviews
Hablamos Español