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Last Sold Price
11 beds9,778 sqft
179 Babbidge Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.19 acresLot Size
1914Year Built
$257/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

An exemplary Dark Harbor estate and architectural treasure, this property is a grand summer "cottage" on 7.19+/- acres overlooking Gilkey Harbor. The property includes 670+/- ft. of accessible frontage with a deepwater dock and spectacular westerly views.An exemplary Dark Harbor estate and architectural treasure, this property is a grand summer "cottage" on 7.19+/- acres overlooking Gilkey Harbor. The property includes 670+/- ft. of accessible frontage with a deepwater dock and spectacular westerly views.
  • Listed by: Edward Sortwell 207.236.3543 tsortwell@landvest.com • LandVest, Inc.
Listing closed: 08/31/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 973792

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

129

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

Islesboro, ME

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Location

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Sold By Warren Realty

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Property Information for 179 Babbidge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $28,483 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Lot Size: 7.19 AC / 313,196 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Other Location
  • Page: 236
  • Latitude: 44.265071
  • Longitude: -$68.92
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 670.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $670.00
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Gilkey Harbor
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 1 & 1A
  • Tax Book Number: 440
  • Tax Map Number: 13
  • Tax Annual Amount: $28,483.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other Location, Open, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.19
  • Lot Size Area: 7.19
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 313196.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 9778.0
  • Building Area Total: 9778.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1914
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $257.22
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 11
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 5
  • # Full Baths Level 3: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 20
  • Basement: Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 188.0
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 28.0
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 18.0
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 178.0
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 21.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Wood Burning Fireplace
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Width: 24.0
  • Dining Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace, Dining Area
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Width: 316.0
  • Family Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 146.0
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Living Room Width: 376.0
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 179 Babbidge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2012

Sold

Maine Listings #973792

$2,515,145—
Aug 8, 2012

Pending

Maine Listings #973792

—
Mar 5, 2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #973792

$4,475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2012

Sold

Maine Listings #973792

$2,515,145
08/08/2012

Pending

Maine Listings #973792

—
03/05/2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #973792

$4,475,000

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

Public Records for 179 Babbidge Road

Taxable ValueLand$933,500Additions$1,986,400Total$2,919,900
Tax Record2025$37,229 ($3,102 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt9,808 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,808 SqFtStories2Lot Size226,948 SqFtStyleFinancial BuildingYear Built1916Year Renovated1916CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0013 L:0001

Schools near 179 Babbidge 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 179 Babbidge Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
$2,515,145
11
9,778
313,196
–
–
–
7,759
156,380
–
3
3.5
3,556
96,703
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2
2
1,551
74,052
–
8
3.5
4,410
52,272
–
–
–
12,381
588,060

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