1159 Main Rd

2,680 Sq. Ft.
$336 / Sq. Ft.
2,680
Sq. Ft.
$336
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, completely restored, and set high on the north end of the island with inviting views over its nearly 18 private and mostly wooded acres with trails leading to over 700 feet of sandy beach on the eastern shore of Islesboro. As the back of this stately home opens to a sprawling lawn with the views over tree tops east to Penobscot Bay, the Bluff House's privacy, quiet neighborhood, and bucolic feel beckon a time long ago....The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, completely restored, and set high on the north end of the island with inviting views over its nearly 18 private and mostly wooded acres with trails leading to over 700 feet of sandy beach on the eastern shore of Islesboro. As the back of this stately home opens to a sprawling lawn with the views over tree tops east to Penobscot Bay, the Bluff House's privacy, quiet neighborhood, and bucolic feel beckon a time long ago. Set up island, this home is in close proximity to the island's community center, places of interest, and activities. With up to 5 bedrooms including a first floor primary suite, 3 baths, completely remodeled kitchen and butler's pantry, living room, dining room, library, study, and sunroom, the Bluff House's' architectural elements echo an age of simplicity and elegance, while its systems and structures have been fully updated during thoughtful and meticulous renovation creating a distinguished, historic home of notable character with modern convenience, including a two car garage, 10kw generator, and high speed internet. A perfect island home ready for year round living or seasonal retreat.
  1. Listed by Michael Lynch • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Cove, Bay, Ocean
ArchitecturalStyle
Greek-Revival
Garage Spaces
2.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
Residential
View
Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/11/2025 10:11 PM

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1532599
Days on Market92
Taxes$6,117 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1830
Lot Size17.19 AC / 748,796 SF
CountyWaldo County

Location

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Building Information for 1159 Main Road

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size17.19 AC / 748,796 SF

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$4,878 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,368

Property Taxes

$510

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1159 Main Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay, Parker Cove, Coombs Cove
  • Zip Code: 4208
  • Town: Islesboro
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04848
  • County: Waldo
  • Geo Latitude: 44.35507
  • Geo Longitude: -68.881408
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Other Site: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 732.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 732.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Seller: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Storage
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4589
  • Tax Block: 20
  • Tax Map Number: 30
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000030-000000-000020
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,117.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
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Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2680.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.19
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2680.0
  • Lot Size Area: 17.19
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 748796.4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 1159
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 12.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
  • 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:Gravel: 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: 1830
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Partial, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Interior Features: Furniture Included, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Stove, Multi-Zones, Forced Air
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 12
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: First
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 12
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 1159 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1617426

$798,000
Sep 24, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$814,000
Sep 12, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$824,000
Aug 29, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$834,000
Aug 19, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$844,000
Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$854,000
Jul 22, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$864,000
May 20, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$884,000
Mar 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1617426

$899,000
Mar 19, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1605329

$939,000
Sep 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1605329

$989,000
Nov 2, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1532599

$900,000
Sep 16, 2022

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1532599

Jun 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1532599

$945,000
Dec 16, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1437917

$400,000
Oct 27, 2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1437917

Nov 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1437917

$495,000
Oct 31, 2019

Expired

Maine Listings #1411196

$535,000
Apr 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1411196

$568,000
Dec 31, 2018

Expired

Maine Listings #1359444

$585,000
Jul 2, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1359444

$585,000
Sep 18, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1295112

$360,000
Jul 28, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1295112

Jul 28, 2017

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1295112

Feb 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1295112

$430,000
Dec 31, 2012

Expired

Maine Listings #1044141

$695,000
Mar 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1044141

$695,000
May 15, 2011

Expired

Maine Listings #983990

$695,000
Jul 13, 2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #983990

$695,000
Jan 10, 2010

Expired

Maine Listings #924030

$695,000
Mar 8, 2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #924030

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1617426

$798,000
09/24/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$814,000
09/12/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$824,000
08/29/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$834,000
08/19/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$844,000
08/05/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$854,000
07/22/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$864,000
05/20/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$884,000
03/21/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1617426

$899,000
03/19/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1605329

$939,000
09/19/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1605329

$989,000
11/02/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1532599

$900,000
09/16/2022

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1532599

06/06/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1532599

$945,000
12/16/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1437917

$400,000
10/27/2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1437917

11/01/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1437917

$495,000
10/31/2019

Expired

Maine Listings #1411196

$535,000
04/22/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1411196

$568,000
12/31/2018

Expired

Maine Listings #1359444

$585,000
07/02/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1359444

$585,000
09/18/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1295112

$360,000
07/28/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1295112

07/28/2017

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1295112

02/08/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1295112

$430,000
12/31/2012

Expired

Maine Listings #1044141

$695,000
03/09/2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1044141

$695,000
05/15/2011

Expired

Maine Listings #983990

$695,000
07/13/2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #983990

$695,000
01/10/2010

Expired

Maine Listings #924030

$695,000
03/08/2009

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #924030

$695,000

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

Public Records for 1159 Main Road

Taxable ValueLand$595,500Additions$289,900Total$885,400
Tax Record2024$10,536 ($878 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,169 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,169 SqFtStories2Lot Size748,796 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0030 L:0020

Schools near 1159 Main Road

This home is within Islesboro Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Islesboro Central School
PublicK to 12

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