$6,200,000

8 Wheelwright Way Mount Desert, ME 04660

Estimated payment $38,366/month

Total Views 447
6 Beds
5 Baths
4,597 Sq Ft
$1,349 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Mt Desert Elementary School Rated A
  • 365 Feet of Waterfront
  • Country Club

About This Home

Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. The original owners ensured that the lapping ocean waters could be heard from nearly every bedroom. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared dock are also included.

Listing Agent

Abigail Curless

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/15/2025

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,009

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 2.25 Acre Lot
  • 365 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,597 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number MTDS-000003-000000-000041

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,009

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.25
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: Please no drive-bys, this home is located on a quiet private road and the additional traffic is a burden to the neighbors. Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4597.0
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.25
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 5.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4597.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 365.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 365.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Style:Shingle Style: Yes
  • Amenities:Elevator Passenger: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling11: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace11: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Built-Ins11: Yes
  • Roof:Wood: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator Passenger, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 6:Bedroom 6 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Other, Shingle, Wood
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 98010.0
  • Parcel #: MTDS-000003-000000-000041
  • Zoning: SR2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 55008.51
  • Tax Book Number: 7158
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2026

Map

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $53,895 $5,795,200 $4,083,400 $1,711,800
2023 $47,405 $5,436,300 $3,724,500 $1,711,800
2022 $43,708 $5,436,300 $3,724,500 $1,711,800
2021 $32,316 $3,917,100 $3,352,400 $564,700
2020 $31,241 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2019 $31,123 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2018 $30,027 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2017 $29,049 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2016 $28,461 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2015 $27,835 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
2013 $26,543 $3,914,900 $3,350,200 $564,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $6,200,000 +5.1% $1,349 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $5,900,000 -11.9% $1,283 / Sq Ft
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2021 07/13/21 For Sale $6,700,000 -- $1,457 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $4,720,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Similar Homes in Mount Desert, ME

  • 77 Manchester Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660

    $4,995,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 5,930 Sq Ft
    • 77 Manchester Rd
    • Mount Desert, ME

    Meticulously designed and maintained with stylish decor and furnishings, Little Acorns creates an attractive haven of privacy in the village of Northeast Harbor. The five-bedroom, year-round residence was built in 1990 with a discerning eye to specific detail, with many nautical or shingle style touches, accomplished by talented craftsmen to the highest standards. The spacious residence provides

    Story Litchfield LandVest, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 6 Cliffhanger, Mount Desert, ME 04660

    $7,750,000

    • 7 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,658 Sq Ft
    • 6 Cliffhanger
    • Mount Desert, ME

    Cliffhanger prominently overlooks Seal Harbor, with sweeping views of the mountains, harbor and outer islands. Built entirely of pink granite with a slate roof, this unique residence has many engaging design features and has been stylishly renovated to accommodate a large family, visiting guests, or a serve as a quiet retreat. The great room has a fireplace at each end of the huge room with a

    Story Litchfield LandVest, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 19 Vista Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660

    $6,195,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 5,414 Sq Ft
    • 19 Vista Way
    • Mount Desert, ME

    Goose Hill is a remarkable family estate located on Long Pond - one of the more sought-after areas of Mount Desert. Very few properties ever come up for sale on Long Pond, especially with the privacy, quality and cachet found at this extraordinary, year-round family compound.The main residence is a shingle-style cottage design with a gently curved eaved roof reminiscent of the Rusticator

    Story Litchfield LandVest, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 769 Indian Point Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660

    $5,950,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 5.5 Baths
    • 6,341 Sq Ft
    • 769 Indian Point Rd
    • Mount Desert, ME

    A beautiful custom-built home designed by award winning architect Gene Aubry, this home takes advantage of a peaceful and serene setting. The reversing falls are a natural phenomenon to witness that will be sure to amaze young and old. Sunsets are as breathless as they come. A most comfortable home for two or a houseful, this home enjoys a comfortable flow. Primary bedroom suite with private

    Susan Ferrante-Collier The Knowles Company

    Section Image
See All Homes in Mount Desert

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1634483

Maine Listings

APN: MTDS-000003-000000-000041

Maine Hancock County Mount Desert 04609

8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME

This home is located at 8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660 and is currently priced at $6,200,000, approximately $1,348 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 8 Wheelwright Way is a home located in Hancock County with nearby schools including Mt Desert Elementary School and Mt. Desert Island High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Maine Listings Listing data is derived in whole or in part from Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (d/b/a Maine Listings) and is for consumers' personal, noncommercial use only. Dimensions are approximate and not guaranteed. All data should be independently verified.
© 2025 Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Homes.com, LLC, 17600 Laguna Canyon Rd Irvine, CA 92618 (888)-952-6393

Nearby Homes
Abigail Curless
Listing Agent
Abigail Curless
Section Image
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
(207) 803-6538