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Seller's Agent in 2025
Maria Spallino
The Knowles Company
(301) 254-1387
10 Total Sales
23 Joy Rd Mount Desert, ME 04660
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,144
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- Additional Residence on Property
- Nearby Water Access
- Scenic Views
- Mt Desert Elementary School Rated A
- Country Club
- Deck
About This Home
As of July 2025Joyride is a charming, year-round bungalow, providing single-level living, with polished finishes, amenities, and a thoughtful floor plan. Fully renovated in 2005. The bright living room has French door access to the deck and back yard for quiet mornings and al fresco gatherings, while the large kitchen and open concept dining area encourage time spent discovering your inner chef.
The primary bedroom with en-suite full bath is serene and private. The second bedroom down the hall has access to a nearby full bath, with convenient first floor laundry.
Heat pumps throughout the home cool during warmer months and provide heating in the winter for year round living.
The spacious one-room, seasonal cottage located behind the main house welcomes guests to enjoy a classic ''rusticator'' visit, with ample space for king size bed, tidy sitting area, and kitchenette. The cottage has a full bath as well.
With a lovely level lot and just enough landscaping to enhance, not burden, this turn-key property is ready for it's next steward.
This quarter acre (+/-) property is located near the town village, with restaurants, shopping, library, and public marina. Private clubs for swimming, tennis, sailing, and golf also located nearby.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Knowles Company Brokerage Phone: 207 276-3322 Listed on: 06/30/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,496
Year Built
- Built in 1970
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned VR-1
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
Property Views
- Scenic Vista
- Woods
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Bungalow
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,144 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Formica Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower Only
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Nearby Water Access
- Deck
- Outbuilding
Location
- Property is near a golf course
- City Lot
Utilities
- Dehumidifier
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Programmable Thermostat
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Oil Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- Additional Residence on Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 147
- Assessor Parcel Number MTDS-000025-000000-000147
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Country Club
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2015
Sold by
Thompson Maria M
Bought by
Scull 3Rd David and Scull Ebony S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Sold | $850,000 | 0.0% | $743 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $743 / 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 | $5,496 | $591,000 | $346,900 | $244,100 |
| 2023 | $4,650 | $533,300 | $289,200 | $244,100 |
| 2022 | $4,288 | $533,300 | $289,200 | $244,100 |
| 2021 | $3,718 | $450,700 | $332,900 | $117,800 |
| 2020 | $3,597 | $450,700 | $332,900 | $117,800 |
| 2019 | $3,583 | $450,700 | $332,900 | $117,800 |
| 2018 | $3,098 | $403,900 | $285,300 | $118,600 |
| 2017 | $2,964 | $399,500 | $285,300 | $114,200 |
| 2016 | $2,904 | $399,500 | $285,300 | $114,200 |
| 2015 | $2,840 | $399,500 | $285,300 | $114,200 |
| 2013 | $2,709 | $399,500 | $285,300 | $114,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Spallino
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Maria Thompson
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Maria Thompson
The Knowles Company
(207) 276-3322
17 Total Sales
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Beth Ingebritson
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Beth Ingebritson
The Knowles Company
(207) 266-7225
134 Total Sales
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1628652
APN: MTDS-000025-000000-000147
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