1159 Main Rd

2,680 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
2,680
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, 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...The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, 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. This 1800's, 4 bedroom, 3 bath property has many renovations and updates complete with new engineered European White Oak flooring, new structural support system under the kitchen, new lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms, and new plumbing stubbed and ready to go. Currently the kitchen and two of the bathrooms are ready for your own touch and completion! There are generous yet comfortable spaces to enjoy - family room, living room, dining room, library/study - at the Bluff House with its architectural elements echoing an age of simplicity and elegance, while its systems and structures have been updated during thoughtful and meticulous renovation creating a distinguished, historic home of notable character with modern convenience, including a two car garage - with sub flooring in place and could be finished as an office, studio, or other space -, 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
    P: (207)-558-3131 C: (617)-947-9430 mlynch@legacysir.com

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

Architectural Style
Greek Revival
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland Res
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2026 04:15 PM

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

StatusActive
MLS #1667831
Days on Market23
Taxes$11,289 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property 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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$4,922 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,982

Property Taxes

$941

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Property Information for 1159 Main Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Page: 323
  • Latitude: 44.355084
  • Longitude: -$68.88
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 732.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Other, Public Records, Seller
  • Waterfront Amount: $732.00
  • Waterfront Other Source: previous seller estimated measure
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay, Parker Cove, Coombs Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000030-000000-000020
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Book Number: 4859
  • Tax Map Number: 30
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,289.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Other, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Other, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.19
  • Lot Size Area: 17.19
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 748796.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 292.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Tree Growth: false
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2680.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2680.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1830
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $298.13
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level
Library
  • Library: Library
  • Library Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1159 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1667831

$799,000
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1617426

$798,000
Mar 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1617426

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1667831

$799,000
12/31/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1617426

$798,000
03/21/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1617426

$899,000

For completeness, we 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 Record2025$11,289 ($941 / 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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1159 Main Road is a single family home for sale in Islesboro, ME 04848. This property was listed for sale on June 18, 2026 by Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last sold on November 2, 2022. This listing's school district is Islesboro Public Schools. Nearby schools include Islesboro Central School. 1159 Main Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,680 sqft single family home built in 1830.

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