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

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
2.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland Res
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 09:11 AM

Property Details for 1159 Main Road

StatusActive
MLS #1667831
Days on Market2
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

HOA Dues

$0

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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: 44.355084
  • Geo Longitude: -68.881435
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Other Site: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Other Location: 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:Other: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Seller: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Waterfront Other Source: previous seller estimated measure
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Water View2: Yes
  • Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Other, Detached, 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4859
  • Tax Map Number: 30
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000030-000000-000020
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,289.00
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Property
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heat System: Forced Air, Multi-Zones
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: 9.00
  • 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
  • Driveway:Other: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel, Other10
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 Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Basement Entry: Interior
Interior Features
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Poured Concrete, Stone
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Room Total: 9
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
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: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First

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
Sep 24, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$814,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1667831

$799,000
12/31/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1617426

$798,000
09/24/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1617426

$814,000

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 2 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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