$485,000

70 Island Retreat Rd Swans Island, ME 04685

Estimated payment $2,851/month

Total Views 4,048
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$466 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 56 Feet of Waterfront
  • Island Location
  • Wooded Lot
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Perched on the hill ,this seasonal waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy company, the water view and the night sky. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove for your boat as well. Find your special spot in Maine.

Listing Agent

Beth Ingebritson

The Knowles Company Brokerage Phone: 207 276-3322 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • 56 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Dirt Road
  • Rural Setting
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Island Location

Community Details

  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 06
  • Assessor Parcel Number 001549755

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,571

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.15
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: From Bass Harbor take ferry to Swans Island.Atlantic Rd to North Rd to Island Retreat subdivision. 70 is on the left and sits up the hill.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1040.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Attribution Contact: 207 276-3322
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 466.35
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.15
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1040.0
  • 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
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 900.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 56.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 56.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared -: 1600.0
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Cathedral Ceiling8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Cathedral Ceiling9: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling7: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Cathedral Ceiling10: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Perched on the hill ,this seasonal waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy company, the water view or the night sky. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove for your boat as well. Find your special spot in Maine.
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Rural, Subdivided
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 900.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 50094.0
  • Parcel #: 001549755
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2571.0
  • Tax Lot: 06
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $2,212 $156,300 $95,200 $61,100
2023 $1,985 $156,300 $95,200 $61,100
2022 $1,985 $156,300 $95,200 $61,100
2021 $2,032 $156,300 $95,200 $61,100
2020 $2,110 $156,300 $95,200 $61,100
2019 $2,110 $173,700 $105,800 $67,900
2018 $2,110 $173,700 $105,800 $67,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $485,000 -- $466 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1638110

Maine Listings