Seller's Agent in 2023
Joseph Sortwell
LandVest, Inc.
(207) 236-3543
106 Total Sales
52 Starboard Rock Rd Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Estimated Value: $707,000 - $1,788,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$708/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Docks
- Deck
- 297 Feet of Waterfront
- Island Location
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
As of June 2023Starboard Rock is an idyllic waterfront property on Vinalhaven with 3.71± acres and 297± feet of shorefront on Winter Harbor and stunning views towards East Penobscot Bay looking onto Stonington and Acadia National Park. The property includes a Mid-Century Modern home originally built in 1969 and designed by architect Norman Klein of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The three-bedroom house has been thoughtfully renovated and features mahogany windows, cherry paneled walls and floors, a walnut entry door and cabinets, and a 60' Lacanche entertaining range. The home is sited on smooth granite cliffs with areas of lawn and gardens, moss-covered ledge and mature trees. The property includes a small island, a private pocket beach framed by dramatic granite outcroppings, and access to a shared deep-water dock in the warm waters of Murch's Cove. The property is surrounded by conserved land and is a short walk to the Starboard Rock Sanctuary.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,870
Year Built
- Built in 1970
Lot Details
- 3.71 Acre Lot
- 297 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
- Property fronts a private road
- Dirt Road
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Rural Setting
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned shoreland
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Cottage
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- Furnished
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathtub
- Shower Only
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Deep Water Access
- Property Near A Cove
- Docks
- Deck
Location
- Island Location
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Septic System
- Septic Design Available
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 79a,80
- Assessor Parcel Number 52StarboardRockRoadVinalhaven04863
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 10, 2014
Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Margaret C Ives Ret and Ives
Bought by
Levin Aaron M
Seller's Agent
Kristine Davidson
Davidson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wesley Reed
RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
8.51%
Total Days on Market
215
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$624,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 20, 2008
Sold by
Crocker-Ives Margaret
Bought by
Margaret Crocker Ives Ret and Crocker-Ives
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin Aaron M | -- | -- | |
| Margaret Crocker Ives Ret | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2023 06/15/23 | Sold | $1,795,000 | 0.0% | $997 / Sq Ft |
| 10/14/2022 10/14/22 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | +176.2% | $997 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2015 09/01/15 | Sold | $650,000 | +8.5% | $575 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2015 07/07/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2014 06/10/14 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $530 / 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 | $9,491 | $735,700 | $593,200 | $142,500 |
| 2023 | $9,049 | $735,700 | $593,200 | $142,500 |
| 2022 | $8,615 | $735,700 | $593,200 | $142,500 |
| 2021 | $7,840 | $571,000 | $430,200 | $140,800 |
| 2020 | $7,768 | $569,900 | $430,200 | $139,700 |
| 2019 | $7,335 | $569,900 | $430,200 | $139,700 |
| 2018 | $6,993 | $569,900 | $430,200 | $139,700 |
| 2017 | $6,261 | $548,700 | $409,000 | $139,700 |
| 2016 | $6,262 | $553,200 | $409,000 | $144,200 |
| 2015 | $5,621 | $553,200 | $409,000 | $144,200 |
| 2014 | $5,504 | $553,200 | $409,000 | $144,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joseph Sortwell
-
Molly Dwyer
M
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Molly Dwyer
The Christopher Group, LLC
(207) 266-1298
33 Total Sales
-
Kristine Davidson
Seller's Agent in 2015
Kristine Davidson
Davidson Realty
(207) 863-2200
94 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Wesley Reed
RE/MAX
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2015
C Wesley Reed
RE/MAX
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APN: VINA-000009-000000-000079A
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