NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1129 Main St Mount Desert, ME 04660

Estimated Value: $844,702 - $992,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 1, 2024

Last sale price $776,000 $222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,116 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Mt Desert Elementary School Rated A+
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Scenic Views

About This Home

As of March 2024

Historic home in the picturesque village of
Somesville. Originally known as the old R. H. Fernald Store, this 3-story residence offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths of comfortable, creative living.The location takes advantage of delightful views and sounds of babbling Somes Brook from the rear while being only steps away from Somes Sound, a protected harbor providing breathtaking views of Cadillac Mountain and next door to the iconic selectman's footbridge. This home is sure to delight those looking to own a unique piece of history while being centrally located to all that Mount Desert Island has to offer. Original wood floors and charm throughout blended with all the modern necessities. Multiple living areas, a large kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms and baths on each level. Being sold mostly furnished and turn-key. A wonderfully unique and rare offering.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Abigail Curless

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 12/14/2023

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Leach

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1856

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned VR2

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deep Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Docks

Location

  • Property is near golf course and public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 004-001
  • Assessor Parcel Number MTDS-000021-000000-000004-000001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,310

Year Built

Built in 1856

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Water Body Name: Somes Creek
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Traveling South through Somesville, the home is on the right just past the Somesville Bridge, on the corner of Main St. and Brookside Rd.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3500.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1856
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 221.43
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.13
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3500.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Seasonal
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 50.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 50.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Historic home in the picturesque village of Somesville. Originally known as the old R. H. Fernald Store, this 3-story residence offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths of comfortable, creative living. The location takes advantage of delightful views and sounds of babbling Somes Brook from the rear while being only steps away from Somes Sound, a protected harbor providing breathtaking views of Cadillac Mountain and next door to the iconic selectman's footbridge. This home is sure to delight those looking to own a unique piece of history while being centrally located to all that Mount Desert Island has to offer. Original wood floors and charm throughout blended with all the modern necessities. Multiple living areas, a large kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms and baths on each level. Being sold mostly furnished and turn-key. A wonderfully unique and rare offering. Contact Abigail Curless 207-801-1199 acurless@legacysir.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Historic District, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Brook
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • Parcel #: MTDS-000021-000000-000004-000001
  • Zoning: VR2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4310.3
  • Tax Lot: 004-001
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Aug 22, 2018
Sold by
Nadeau Joseph H and Nadeau Diane D
Bought by
Williams Robin K
Seller's Agent
Janet Moore
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Abigail Curless
The Knowles Company
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$304,730
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,270
-12.68%
Current Estimated Value
$884,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$579,946
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.85%
Original Mortgage
$289,493
Outstanding Balance
$248,239
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$636,437

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2011
Sold by
Kimball Theodore W Est
Bought by
Berry Joseph H and Berry Rayleen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2009
Sold by
Reddish Julianna L
Bought by
Nadeau Joseph H and Nadeau Diane D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Williams Robin K -- --
Berry Joseph H -- --
Nadeau Joseph H $312,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Williams Robin K $289,493
Closed Nadeau Joseph H $289,493
Previous Owner Nadeau Joseph H $220,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Sold $776,000 +0.1% $222 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2023 12/14/23 For Sale $775,000 +154.3% $221 / Sq Ft
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Sold $304,730 -12.7% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 For Sale $349,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,100 $644,800 $197,300 $447,500
2024 $4,997 $537,300 $164,400 $372,900
2023 $4,310 $494,300 $164,400 $329,900
2022 $3,974 $494,300 $164,400 $329,900
2021 $2,638 $319,800 $129,500 $190,300
2020 $2,552 $319,800 $129,500 $190,300
2019 $2,517 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
2018 $2,428 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
2017 $2,349 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
2016 $2,302 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
2015 $2,251 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
2013 $2,147 $316,600 $129,500 $187,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1579169

Maine Listings

APN: MTDS-000021-000000-000004-000001

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