$639,000
SOLD JAN 4, 2021

1588 Turtle Head Rd Islesboro, ME 04848

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft
5.23 Acres

Recently Sold

$357 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Public Beach
  • Islesboro Central School Rated 9+
  • 328 Feet of Waterfront
  • Country Club

About This Home

As of January 2021

Take in the memorizing ocean views from your own island getaway. As you arrive at Heavenly Daze, a private wooded driveway leads you to the well maintained, fully furnished contemporary home offering easy one floor living and separate guest apartment. Stunning oceanviews from the open concept kitchen, dining and living area. Spacious master bedroom with full bath, tile shower and walk-in closet. A guest bedroom, large laundry room with sink, half bath and convenient mudroom make for easy living and year round enjoyment. The main home offers 2 heat pumps for heating or cooling, a woodstove and monitor heaters if needed. Fully insulated including newly installed closed cell spray foam in the crawlspace will keep you comfortable in any season. Other recent improvements include new roof on main house, whole house 20KW stand-by generator and fiber optic line for internet service. Across the driveway a gambrel barn with parking for 2 cars, additional covered space under the shed roof and a bonus 1 bedroom apartment above. From the separate entrance, stairs lead you to an open living room/kitchen, full bath and bedroom with ocean views. Situated on the north end of the island, facing towards Belfast and overlooking Sprague Cove – wonderful potential for protected mooring for your boat. A stairway leads down to the gravelly waterfront that has a beach area even at high tide. Spend your evenings gazing at the sunset over the mainland or enjoy sipping your morning coffee from the large oceanside deck. Island life is calling, don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlene Hamiwka

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 12/02/2020

Co-Listed By

Kristin Heal

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Sortwell

LandVest, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,993

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5.23 Acre Lot
  • 328 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Public Beach
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,792 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sink in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deep Water Access
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Island Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Additional Residence on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number ISBR-000037-000000-000004

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,993

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.23
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2499
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-230-1003
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Ferry terminal left onto West Bay Rd, left onto Main Rd. Right onto Turtle Head Rd, property on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1792.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 5.23
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1792.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:K-1Kerosene: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Skylight20: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Double Vanities6: Yes
  • Room Features:Double Vanities17: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 328.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 328.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Level Entry: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling15: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling4: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Electric:Underground: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Built-Ins13: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Room Features:Above Garage28: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Above Garage8: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom Amenities 2 Above Garage2: Yes
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Only
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Rural, Subdivided
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Cove, Bay, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • 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, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Heat Pump, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Underground, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Islesboro Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 227818.8
  • Parcel #: ISBR-000037-000000-000004
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8993.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4558
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Map Number: 37
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Lipcon James P and Lipcon Meghan
Bought by
Ferrante Deborah W
Seller's Agent
Charlene Hamiwka
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Decker Griffith
The New England Real Estate Company, LLC
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$395,753
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Lipcon Eli and Lipcon Janet P
Bought by
Lipcon Meghan and Lipcon James P
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
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $440,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $2,495,000 -9.3% $1,392 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $2,750,000 +330.4% $1,535 / Sq Ft
01/04/2021 01/04/21 Sold $639,000 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2020 12/02/20 For Sale $639,000 +16.2% $357 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $550,000 +0.2% $307 / Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $306 / 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 $12,027 $1,010,700 $671,000 $339,700
2023 $11,118 $1,010,700 $671,000 $339,700
2022 $10,973 $609,600 $373,800 $235,800
2021 $9,533 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2020 $9,182 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2019 $8,993 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2018 $8,831 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2017 $8,534 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2016 $8,501 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2015 $8,080 $540,100 $373,800 $166,300
2014 $7,633 $629,300 $435,500 $193,800
2012 $7,394 $629,300 $435,500 $193,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1477361

Maine Listings

APN: ISBR-000037-000000-000004