Homes for Sale in Sorrento, ME

Single-Family Homes and Houses for Sale in Sorrento, Maine

Sorrento is a small village and town on the eastern shore of Frenchman Bay in Hancock County, looking directly across the water toward the mountains of Mount Desert Island and the profile of Acadia National Park. Year-round and seasonal homes in Sorrento range from historic cottages near the harbor to more contemporary properties on wooded lots in the surrounding town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sorrento, ME distinctive as a real estate market?

Sorrento is notable for its views directly across Frenchman Bay to the mountains of Acadia National Park, its historic summer colony character anchored by the 1887 Sorrento Tennis Club, and its combination of protected harbor access and open Atlantic exposure. The town's small scale and strong sense of community identity give it a character distinct from the busier tourist markets across the bay on Mount Desert Island.

How far is Sorrento from Bar Harbor and Ellsworth?

Sorrento is approximately 25 miles by road from Bar Harbor and about 18 miles from Ellsworth via US-1 and local roads. The direct water distance across Frenchman Bay to Bar Harbor is considerably shorter, and the visual presence of Acadia's peaks from Sorrento's shore makes the geographic relationship feel closer than the road distance suggests.