179 West Bay Road

Closed 1/23/25
Closed 1/23/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$440,000
4 beds2,560 sqft
179 W Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.5 acresLot Size
1780Year Built
$172/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sea Glass Farm 18th Century Classic Cape. Built in 1780, this well-crafted, rambling home is likely the oldest on the island. Light and bright, tastefully reimagined for modern convenience while preserving much original charm, . Exposed beam-work, 6/6 windows invite morning and afternoon light year-round. Contemporary kitchen/family room living space for gathering, with lots of nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book. Bonus room for den or office. Three generous bedrooms with a very large...Sea Glass Farm 18th Century Classic Cape. Built in 1780, this well-crafted, rambling home is likely the oldest on the island. Light and bright, tastefully reimagined for modern convenience while preserving much original charm, . Exposed beam-work, 6/6 windows invite morning and afternoon light year-round. Contemporary kitchen/family room living space for gathering, with lots of nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book. Bonus room for den or office. Three generous bedrooms with a very large master suite featuring an ensuite bathroom on the second floor. Great deck on the back overlooking a beautiful back yard edged by woods, a field of wildflowers and apple trees and even a glimpse of the bay. Two-car garage with loft. Centrally located on West Bay Road handy to town, beaches, recreation, and the ferry. An attractive value anytime of the year for $455,000.
  • Listed by: John Oldham 207.734.8809 oldhamip@outlook.com • Island Property
Listing closed: 01/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1600542

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Median sold price

$425,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 179 West Bay Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,937 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Rural
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Lot Size: 2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town, Neighborhood, Rural
  • Page: 226
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Ferry Road to stop sign, turn left on West Bay Road. Continue to number 179 on left just past Smith's Landing Road.
  • Latitude: 44.310247
  • Longitude: -$68.91
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 07
  • Tax Book Number: 4062
  • Tax Map Number: 20
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,937.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Islesboro Public Schools
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Neighborhood, Rural, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size Area: 2.5
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 108900.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 342.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2560.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2560.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1780
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Olive green
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $177.73
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Dock, Nearby, Oceanfront, Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Other Equipment
  • Other Equipment: Other Equipment
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Full
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Level: First
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: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 179 West Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1600542

$440,000—
Aug 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1600542

$455,000—
May 25, 2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1256412

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1600542

$440,000
08/14/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1600542

$455,000
05/25/2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1256412

$135,000

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

Public Records for 179 West Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,500Additions$184,500Total$267,000
Tax Record2025$3,404 ($284 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtStories1Lot Size108,900 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1780Year Renovated1780CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0020 L:0007

Schools near 179 West Bay 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: 179 West Bay Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
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2,560
108,900
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$89,900
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