1 Beech Hill Rd

Mount Desert, ME 04660

$700,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
1,855 Sq. Ft.
$377 / Sq. Ft.
1,855
Sq. Ft.
$377
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/1/25
Closed 12/1/25
Front approach to house. on corner.
Carriage House with deck.
Carriage House connected to Main House.
Back of house, deck.
Carriage House on full foundation.
Main house living room.
Woodstove in main house living room.
Galley kitchen, main house.
Dining area, main house.
Full bath, 1st floor, main house.
First-floor bedroom, main house.
Second floor bedroom, main house.
Second bedroom, lots of light.
Third bedroom, 2nd floor, main house.
Built-ins, second floor, third bedroom.
Entrance to 2nd floor full bath.
Full bath, second floor main house.
Window in full bath.
Stairwell to first floor.
Stairwell to front entry hallway.
Front entry hallway.
From Carriage House deck to living room.
Living area, Carriage House.
Carriage house kitchen and eating area.
Twin bedroom, 1st floor Carriage House.
Second bedroom, first floor.
Second bedroom with view of yard.
First floor, full bath, Carriage House.
Vanity, first floor bath.
Stairwell to second floor third bedroom.
Second floor suite, Carriage House.
Half bath second floor suite.
Basement entrance, main house.
Back yard, leading to brook.
Raised garden bed.
Full-house generator for each place.

Description

Darling cape, the Main House, has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, charming living spaces, on a full foundation with rear deck overlooking back yard and brook. Many updates. Attached, beautifully appointed carriage house has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and one half, open kitchen, living, all on a full foundation with major work done throughout. The Carriage House is a fabulous rental. All within walking distance to the village of Somesville with access to the town landing and anchorage. Across the Pretty Marsh...Darling cape, the Main House, has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, charming living spaces, on a full foundation with rear deck overlooking back yard and brook. Many updates. Attached, beautifully appointed carriage house has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and one half, open kitchen, living, all on a full foundation with major work done throughout. The Carriage House is a fabulous rental. All within walking distance to the village of Somesville with access to the town landing and anchorage. Across the Pretty Marsh Rd. from the house the Somes/Meynell Sanctuary trail begins. Central location to all MDI hiking and biking trails, restaurants and harbors, ponds and lakes.
  1. Listed by Martha Ridlon • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Property Details for 1 Beech Hill Road

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Cape Cod, Other
Garage
No
Zoning
Rural
View
Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 02:02 PM

Property Details for 1 Beech Hill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1638451
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,196 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Sold By Portside Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 1 Beech Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,761 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,412

Property Taxes

$350

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 Beech Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: From the head of the island, follow Rt. 102 through the village of Somesville. Turn right onto the Pretty Marsh Rd. House is 2/10 mile on the corner of Beech Hill Road and Pretty Marsh Rd.
  • Town: Mount Desert
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04660
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.355568
  • Geo Longitude: -68.342367
  • Tax Lot: 12-32-A
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 6203
  • Tax Map Number: 12
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Parcel Number: 1BeechHillRoadMountDesert04660
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,196.26
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1855.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1855.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14374.8
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 1
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: White
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 3.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1850
Utilities
  • Electric: On Site, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Other Equipment: Water Radon Mitigation System, Internet Access Available, Generator, Cable
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Space Heater, Direct Vent Heater
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 1 Beech Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1638451

$700,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1638451

—
Sep 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638451

$700,000—
May 30, 2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1336981

$450,000—
Jan 22, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1336981

$595,000—
Apr 14, 2014

Sold

Maine Listings #1091547

$175,000—
Mar 19, 2014

Pending

Maine Listings #1091547

—
Mar 19, 2014

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1091547

—
May 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1091547

$217,500—
Mar 15, 2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1044705

$219,000—
May 3, 2012

Expired

Maine Listings #1012746

$249,000—
Mar 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1044705

$239,000—
May 3, 2011

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1012746

$249,000—
Dec 14, 2010

Expired

Maine Listings #937662

$259,500—
Jun 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #937662

$259,500—
Jun 9, 2009

Expired

Maine Listings #897118

$269,500—
Jul 9, 2008

Expired

Maine Listings #855512

$279,500—
Jun 13, 2008

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #897118

$279,500—
Jul 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #855512

$295,000—
Mar 31, 1999

Sold

Maine Listings #243113

$170,000—
Jan 23, 1999

Pending

Maine Listings #243113

—
Jan 20, 1999

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #243113

—
May 18, 1998

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #243113

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1638451

$700,000
09/30/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1638451

—
09/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638451

$700,000
05/30/2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1336981

$450,000
01/22/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1336981

$595,000
04/14/2014

Sold

Maine Listings #1091547

$175,000
03/19/2014

Pending

Maine Listings #1091547

—
03/19/2014

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1091547

—
05/09/2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1091547

$217,500
03/15/2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1044705

$219,000
05/03/2012

Expired

Maine Listings #1012746

$249,000
03/15/2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1044705

$239,000
05/03/2011

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1012746

$249,000
12/14/2010

Expired

Maine Listings #937662

$259,500
06/10/2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #937662

$259,500
06/09/2009

Expired

Maine Listings #897118

$269,500
07/09/2008

Expired

Maine Listings #855512

$279,500
06/13/2008

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #897118

$279,500
07/09/2007

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #855512

$295,000
03/31/1999

Sold

Maine Listings #243113

$170,000
01/23/1999

Pending

Maine Listings #243113

—
01/20/1999

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #243113

—
05/18/1998

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #243113

$225,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Beech Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$85,700Additions$375,600Total$461,300
Tax Record2024$4,290 ($358 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,139 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,139 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,376 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningVR2CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:010 L:046

Schools near 1 Beech Hill Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Mt Desert Island High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

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