$400,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2020

1159 Main Rd Islesboro, ME 04848

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,690 Sq Ft
17 Acres

Recently Sold

$149 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

360 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Deck
  • Islesboro Central School Rated 9+
  • Island Location
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of November 2022

1159 Main rd

Spectacular ocean views abound at exceptional
17 acre oceanfront retreat ; private sandy beach,
to launch kayaks or access Hutchin's Island.

Stately 1830's iconic New England farmhouse
features many original architectural details as
well as recent tasteful upgrades throughout

Scenic location ; set on an island bluff,
Enjoy amazing open water vistas- look out
at sailing regattas and schooners on the bay.

Sprawling, 4 season home; located in idyllic
oceanfront enclave , features 2 bay garage
with ocean view -upper floor- Ideal for
potential studio, guest space , etc

Offered turnkey; this rambling waterfront property
with all the amenities; is in Move in Ready condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Warren

Warren Realty Listed on: 10/25/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

William Warren

Warren Realty Listed on: 10/25/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,667

Year Built

  • Built in 1830

Lot Details

  • 17 Acre Lot
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Rural Setting
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,690 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Property Near A Cove
  • Deck

Location

  • Island Location

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20
  • Assessor Parcel Number ISBR-000030-000000-000020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,667

Year Built

Built in 1830

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Coombs Cove, East Penobscot Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2690.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 17.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2690.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 400.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 400.0
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
  • Waterfront Features: Cove, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: A/C Units, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 740520.0
  • Parcel #: ISBR-000030-000000-000020
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5667.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4214
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Map Number: 30
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2015
Sold by
Marshall E Veach Inc
Bought by
Price Richard A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2008
Sold by
Pratt John T and Pratt Jane S
Bought by
Marhsall E Veach Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $53,500 Credit Line Revolving
Open $720,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $320,000 New Conventional
Closed $275,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $864,000 -2.3% $322 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Price Changed $884,000 -1.7% $330 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $899,000 -0.1% $335 / Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 Sold $900,000 -4.8% $336 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $945,000 +136.3% $353 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $400,000 -19.2% $149 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $495,000 +37.5% $184 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Sold $360,000 -16.3% $134 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2017 02/11/17 For Sale $430,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $10,536 $885,400 $595,500 $289,900
2023 $9,739 $885,400 $595,500 $289,900
2022 $6,239 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2021 $6,117 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2020 $5,892 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2019 $5,771 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2018 $5,667 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2017 $5,476 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2016 $5,455 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2015 $5,185 $346,600 $197,700 $148,900
2014 $4,898 $403,800 $230,300 $173,500
2012 $4,745 $403,800 $230,300 $173,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1437917

Maine Listings

APN: ISBR-000030-000000-000020