$875,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

39 Bay Ave Hancock, ME 04640

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
880 Sq Ft
0.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$994 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deep Water Access
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2025

Never before offered on the open market, Frenchman Bay Cabin is a magical retreat. Built in 1952, it has 200 feet on the shore and sits on .64 acre. With views north to Schoodic Mountain, east across the bay and south to the islands and mountains of MDI, it is an incredible setting with a ground level deck and substantial sea wall in place. Shed for boat and bike storage. The cabin has vaulted wooden ceilings, living room with a propane Jotul stove, galley kitchen, dining area, office, two bedrooms , a full bath and a half bath from each of the two bedrooms, Fully furnished, well equipped kitchen with granite counter and a butcher block, this house is a joy from the minute you enter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tacy Ridlon

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: tacyridlon@masiello.com Listed on: 08/01/2024

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Tacy Ridlon

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: tacyridlon@masiello.com Listed on: 08/01/2024

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Rural Setting
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned Shore land

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Camp Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 880 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number HANK-000101-000000-000005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,396

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Frenchman Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Follow Rt. 1 East to Hancock Village. Turn right onto Point Rd. and follow 5 miles to end. Turn left at end and in half a mile, Frenchman Bay Cabin will be on your right, #39.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 880.0
  • Architectural Style: Camp
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Attribution Contact: tacyridlon@masiello.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 994.32
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.64
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 880.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 200.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 200.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Style:Camp: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling12: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Informal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Half Bath6: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Vaulted Ceiling2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling14: Yes
  • Den Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling7: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Never before offered on the open market, Frenchman Bay Cabin is a magical retreat. Built in 1952, it has 200 feet on the shore and sits on .64 acre. With views north to Schoodic Mountain, east across the bay and south to the islands and mountains of MDI, it is an incredible setting with a ground level deck and substantial sea wall in place. Shed for boat and bike storage. The cabin has vaulted wooden ceilings, living room with a propane Jotul stove, galley kitchen, dining area, office, two bedrooms , a full bath and a half bath from each of the two bedrooms, Fully furnished, well equipped kitchen with granite counter and a butcher block, this house is a joy from the minute you enter.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: A/C Units, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27878.4
  • Parcel #: HANK-000101-000000-000005
  • Zoning: Shore land

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9396.0
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2006
Sold by
Bell Harrison B
Bought by
Bell Judith L
Current Estimated Value
$919,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $40,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $875,000 0.0% $994 / Sq Ft
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2024 08/01/24 For Sale $875,000 -- $994 / 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 $10,515 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2023 $9,396 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2022 $9,396 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2021 $9,844 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2019 $9,575 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2018 $9,844 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2017 $0 $894,900 $840,000 $54,900
2016 $9,852 $895,600 $840,000 $55,600
2015 $9,269 $895,600 $840,000 $55,600
2014 $8,956 $895,600 $840,000 $55,600
2013 $8,911 $895,600 $840,000 $55,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1598906

Maine Listings

APN: HANK-000101-000000-000005