NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Babbidge Rd Islesboro, ME 04848

11 Beds
7.5 Baths
9,778 Sq Ft
7.19 Acres

Last Sold August 31, 2012

Last sale price $2,515,145 $257 Per Sq Ft

820 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 670 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Island Location
  • Islesboro Central School Rated 9+
  • Deep Water Access
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2012

An exemplary Dark Harbor estate and architectural treasure, this property is a grand summer "cottage" on 7.19+/- acres overlooking Gilkey Harbor. The property includes 670+/- ft. of accessible frontage with a deepwater dock and spectacular westerly views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Sortwell

LandVest, Inc. Listed on: 03/05/2010

Last Buyer's Agent

William Warren

Warren Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 7.19 Acre Lot
  • 670 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned shoreland

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 9,778 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 11 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Docks
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Island Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1 & 1A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 179Babbidge RoadIslesbor131 & 1A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,483

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.19
  • Water Body Name: Gilkey Harbor
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 9778.0
  • Architectural Style: Other Style
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 257.22
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 7.19
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 8.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 9778.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 670.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 670.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Wood Burning Fireplace2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Washer/Dryer Other Location: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace15: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Wood Burning Fireplace3: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: An exemplary Dark Harbor estate and architectural treasure, this property is a grand summer "cottage" on 7.19+/- acres overlooking Gilkey Harbor. The property includes 670+/- ft. of accessible frontage with a deepwater dock and spectacular westerly views.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Other
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 313196.4
  • Parcel #: 179Babbidge RoadIslesbor131 & 1A
  • Zoning: shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28483.0
  • Tax Lot: 1 & 1A
  • Tax Year: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2010
Closed on
Sep 4, 2012
Sold by
Courtlandt D Gross T
Bought by
Alexander Maitland
Seller's Agent
Terry Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
William Warren
Warren Realty
List Price
$4,475,000
Sold Price
$2,515,145
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,959,855
-43.8%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alexander Maitland -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $2,515,145 -43.8% $257 / Sq Ft
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2010 05/04/10 For Sale $4,475,000 -- $458 / 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 $34,747 $2,919,900 $933,500 $1,986,400
2023 $32,119 $2,919,900 $933,500 $1,986,400
2022 $32,571 $1,809,500 $654,300 $1,155,200
2021 $31,938 $1,809,500 $654,300 $1,155,200
2020 $30,762 $1,809,500 $654,300 $1,155,200
2019 $30,128 $1,809,500 $654,300 $1,155,200
2018 $29,585 $1,809,500 $654,300 $1,155,200
2017 $27,255 $1,725,000 $654,300 $1,070,700
2016 $27,152 $1,725,000 $654,300 $1,070,700
2015 $25,806 $1,725,000 $654,300 $1,070,700
2014 $24,376 $2,009,600 $762,300 $1,247,300
2012 $23,393 $1,990,900 $762,500 $1,228,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Terry Sortwell

    LandVest, Inc.

    (207) 236-3543

    21 Total Sales

    Terry Sortwell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    William Warren

    Warren Realty

    (207) 734-8857

    22 Total Sales

    William Warren
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 973792

Maine Listings

APN: 0013-0001

Maine Waldo County Islesboro 04848

179 Babbidge Rd, Islesboro, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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