Seller's Agent in 2021
Joseph Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
(207) 236-3543
107 Total Sales
153 Tip Toe Mountain Rd Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Estimated Value: $1,706,091
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
$711/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 1,720 Feet of Waterfront
- Access to Tidal Water
- Deck
- Docks
- Island Location
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
As of October 2021Tip Toe Cottage is a 21± acre waterfront property on Vinalhaven with stunning western views across Penobscot Bay and Crabtree Point on North Haven to the Camden Hills in the distance. With an end of the road location and 1,720± feet of shorefront on Lighthouse Cove and Crockett Cove, the property includes a year-round, four-bedroom contemporary residence with two baths; and details such as wood paneled walls, vaulted exposed-wood-beamed ceilings, and large windows all work together to create a charming rustic flair. The property also includes a garage/workshop with a studio guest apartment above and a very spacious open garage building, approximately 2,050± square feet, that could be used for storing boats or a number of cars, with plenty of versatile space for a workshop or other pursuits. The well-designed landscape features areas of lawn interspersed with flowering gardens, stonework and natural Maine woods; and the shorefront is accessible and attractive with ledge, a sand and pebble beach and a deep-water dock. A portion of the property is protected by a conservation easement held by the Vinalhaven Land Trust.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,590
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 21 Acre Lot
- 1,720 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- Dirt Road
- Near Conservation Area
- Rural Setting
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned Shoreland
Parking
- 10 Car Detached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
- Woods
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Access to Tidal Water
- Deep Water Access
- Property Near A Cove
- Mooring
- Docks
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Outbuilding
Location
- Island Location
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2B, 1B
- Assessor Parcel Number 153TipToeMountainVinalhaven04863
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2021 10/18/21 | Sold | $1,382,500 | -6.3% | $576 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2021 08/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $615 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,721 | $1,141,200 | $752,000 | $389,200 |
| 2023 | $14,037 | $1,141,200 | $752,000 | $389,200 |
| 2022 | $13,363 | $1,141,200 | $752,000 | $389,200 |
| 2021 | $12,093 | $880,800 | $491,600 | $389,200 |
| 2020 | $11,949 | $876,700 | $491,600 | $385,100 |
| 2019 | $11,283 | $876,700 | $491,600 | $385,100 |
| 2018 | $10,757 | $876,700 | $491,600 | $385,100 |
| 2017 | $10,218 | $895,500 | $510,400 | $385,100 |
| 2016 | $10,121 | $894,100 | $510,400 | $383,700 |
| 2015 | $9,084 | $894,100 | $510,400 | $383,700 |
| 2014 | $8,896 | $894,100 | $510,400 | $383,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joseph Sortwell
-
Terry Sortwell
T
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Terry Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
(207) 236-3543
32 Total Sales
-
Claire Jackson
C
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Claire Jackson
Rock Coast Realty
(207) 863-5141
65 Total Sales
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