1598 Turtle Head Road

Closed 11/19/21Virtual Tour
Closed 11/19/21Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$860,000
3 beds1,725 sqft
1598 Turtle Head Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.87 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$499/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Year-round cottage overlooking Penobscot Bay. Located near Turtle Head Preserve this property has nearly 5 acres and over 300' of shoreline frontage with a panoramic view and breathtaking sunsets. The first floor has a master en suite with soaking tub. There are vaulted ceilings and ocean view windows in the master bedroom, library, dining and living room. The first floor also has an open kitchen, full bath and laundry area. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. One bedroom feature's...Year-round cottage overlooking Penobscot Bay. Located near Turtle Head Preserve this property has nearly 5 acres and over 300' of shoreline frontage with a panoramic view and breathtaking sunsets. The first floor has a master en suite with soaking tub. There are vaulted ceilings and ocean view windows in the master bedroom, library, dining and living room. The first floor also has an open kitchen, full bath and laundry area. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. One bedroom feature's a queen size built-in ''Captain's Bed''. A spiral staircase will lead you to the third story ''Crow's Nest''. This popular room has a 345 degree view, a wet bar and is currently used as a fourth bedroom. The house has a FHW baseboard heating system plus a portion of the downstairs has a heat pump with air conditioning. Also included is a wood stove, automatic generator and 1GB fiber optic internet service. There is a separate garage with a loft and generous storage space. The large yard features a high bush blueberry grove, fenced in garden area and flowering bushes. The home is being offered furnished, giving you the opportunity to move in, relax then decide how to add your personal signature. Please see our Video, 3D Tour, and floor plans as well.
  • Listed by: Michael Lynch 207.558.3131 mlynch@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/19/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1496328

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Property Information for 1598 Turtle Head Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,173 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Row-End
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Contemporary, Row-End
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 4.87 AC / 212,137 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach, Other Location
  • Page: 1
  • Directions: Last home on the left on Turtle Head Road. There is a name and address plaque on a tree at the head of the driveway.
  • Latitude: 44.384493
  • Longitude: -$68.88
  • Water Frontage Owned: 316.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records, Seller
  • Waterfront Amount: $316.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000037-000000-000005-A000000
  • Tax Lot: 5A
  • Tax Book Number: 2895
  • Tax Map Number: 37
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,173.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other Location, Open, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.87
  • Lot Size Area: 4.87
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 212137.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association, Dead End, Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1725.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1725.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1985
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Blue
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $520.58
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled, Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Other Amenities, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator, DSL
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator, DSL
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Balcony/Deck, Closet, Full Bath, Suite, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Vaulted Ceiling
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
  • Office Amenities: Built-Ins
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1598 Turtle Head Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1496328

$860,000—
Nov 4, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1496328

—
Jun 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1496328

$945,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1496328

$860,000
11/04/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1496328

—
06/10/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1496328

$945,000

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

Public Records for 1598 Turtle Head Road

Taxable ValueLand$651,600Additions$305,300Total$956,900
Tax Record2025$12,200 ($1,017 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,652 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,652 SqFtStories2Lot Size203,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0037 L:0005-A

Schools near 1598 Turtle Head Road

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

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This home: 1598 Turtle Head Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
$860,000
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212,137
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