Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,912 sqft
1 Upper Dunbar Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$575/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away in upper Seal Harbor, this inviting year-round cottage is set on approximately .45 acres and offers a rare combination of character, comfort, and versatility, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2-car garage, and a large barn. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a spacious fenced backyard, seasonal gardens, and ample room for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. Inside, thoughtful upgrades enhance both style and function, including radiant tile flooring in the kitchen,...Tucked away in upper Seal Harbor, this inviting year-round cottage is set on approximately .45 acres and offers a rare combination of character, comfort, and versatility, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2-car garage, and a large barn. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a spacious fenced backyard, seasonal gardens, and ample room for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. Inside, thoughtful upgrades enhance both style and function, including radiant tile flooring in the kitchen, back hall, and full bath areas, along with cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, and updated appliances. An updated upstairs full bath provides added convenience, while the primary bedroom has been refreshed with new flooring and a heat pump for year-round comfort. Additional improvements such as new roofing on all structures, updated windows throughout the home, and a propane stove in the living room further elevate the property's appeal. Just moments from the village of Seal Harbor and Seal Harbor Beach, and only minutes from Acadia National Park and Land & Garden Preserve, this exceptional property offers an ideal blend of coastal charm, modern updates, and sought-after Mount Desert Island living.
  • Listed by: Joan Pew 207.276.3322 lili@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company
Listing closed: 07/21/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1663453

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Property Information for 1 Upper Dunbar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,734 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, New Englander
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby
  • Zoning: VR1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Page: 84
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: From Seal Harbor Beach, bear left n Route 3 through the village of Seal Harbor. Go up hill on Route 3. Bear Left on Upper Dunbar, House is on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.303901
  • Longitude: -$68.24
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MTDS-000031-000000-000116
  • Tax Lot: 116
  • Tax Book Number: 5612
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,734.30
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Intown, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Corner Lot, Level, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Tree Growth: false
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1912.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1912.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Year Built: 1920
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: Brown
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $679.92
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas, Heat Pump
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Fenced, Hot Tub, Shower, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Cable, Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Other Equipment: Cable, Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Other, Propane, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiant, Radiator, Pellet Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 13.7
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 23.1
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 8.11
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area, Informal
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
  • Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Pantry
  • Kitchen Countertop: Quartz
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 12.5
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 19.5
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Length: 5.4
  • Mud Room Level: First
  • Mud Room Width: 8.7
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Length: 20.0
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Width: 8.75
  • Sunroom Amenities: Four-Season, Heated
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 1 Upper Dunbar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1663453

$1,100,000
Jun 27, 2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1663453

Jun 19, 2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1663453

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1663453

$1,100,000
06/27/2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1663453

06/19/2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1663453

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

Public Records for 1 Upper Dunbar Road

Taxable ValueLand$180,600Additions$441,300Total$621,900
Tax Record2025$4,919 ($410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,912 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningVR1CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:031 L:116

Schools near 1 Upper Dunbar Road

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

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Upper Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
$1,100,000
3
1,912
19,602
2
2
972
6,970
$447,300
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