20 Giant Slide Rd
Description
Experience the ultimate Mount Desert Island retreat at 'Giant Slide Repose' a sophisticated 3,859+/- square foot year-round sanctuary nestled on 11+/- pristine acres that directly abut Acadia National Park, with 7+/- acres held in conservation with the park. Built in 1984, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of privacy and luxury, surrounded by a haven of granite outcroppings, wild blueberry bushes, and mature plantings. The heart of the home features a completely redesigned, open-concept...Experience the ultimate Mount Desert Island retreat at 'Giant Slide Repose' a sophisticated 3,859+/- square foot year-round sanctuary nestled on 11+/- pristine acres that directly abut Acadia National Park, with 7+/- acres held in conservation with the park. Built in 1984, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of privacy and luxury, surrounded by a haven of granite outcroppings, wild blueberry bushes, and mature plantings. The heart of the home features a completely redesigned, open-concept chef's kitchen equipped with high-end appliances that flows seamlessly into the dining and living area, creating a magnificent space for gathering. With four bedrooms and three and a half baths, the layout is both spacious and versatile, including one bedroom with an adjoining study or studio and a separate guest suite with its own private entrance to accommodate visitors in comfort. Whether you are relaxing in the sunroom, the gazebo, or on the front deck, the property is designed for wildlife observation and quiet reflection - offering a variety of vantage points to take in the island's natural splendor. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the unparalleled convenience of joining the Giant Slide Trail directly from the property for forest walks through the National Park. As night falls, you can retreat to the elevated star-gazing platform to witness a kaleidoscopic view of the universe in the clear Maine sky or sit by a fire and listen to the rhythmic sounds of the forest. Practicality meets passion with extensive storage and workspace, including a direct-entry two-car garage and a fabulous, oversized three-bay detached barn and workshop that offers a multitude of uses for the hobbyist or artisan. This estate is also remarkably close to the most sought-after destinations on the island. Giant Slide represents a rare opportunity to own a legacy property that perfectly balances peace and tranquility with immediate access to the very best of Acadia.
- Listed by Maria Spallino • The Knowles Company • 207 276-3322
- Listed by Patricia Blythe • The Knowles Company
Property Details for 20 Giant Slide Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleOther, Contemporary, Cottage, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRW2
ViewMountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 02:46 PM
Property Details for 20 Giant Slide Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1623354 |
| Days on Market | 345 |
| Taxes | $8,590 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Lot Size | 11.00 AC / 479,160 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 20 Giant Slide Road
Stories-Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
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$11,290 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$10,575
Property Taxes
$716
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1Property Information for 20 Giant Slide Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zip Code: 6623
- Directions: From Bar Harbor: Rt. 3 & Rt. 198, take Rt. 198 towards Northeast Harbor. Giant Slide Rd (private road) is on the left. Follow for 0.1+/- miles. #20 is on the left. OR take Rt. 198 from Northeast Harbor. Giant Slide Road is 3.9+/- miles on the right.
- Town: Mount Desert
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04660
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.349433
- Geo Longitude: -68.299038
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Tax Lot: 029
- Site:Other Site: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached, Inside Entrance
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site2, Paved3
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 6515
- Tax Map Number: 008
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: MTDS-000008-000000-000029
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,590.00
- Restrictions:Other Restrictions: Yes
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
- Energy Efficiency: Tankless Water Heater
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Gas: Yes
- Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
- Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Pellets, Wood2
- Heat System: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3895.0
- Lot Size Acres: 11.0
- Source of Acreage: Survey
- Building Area Total: 3895.0
- Lot Size Area: 11.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 479160.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 20
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Grey
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Survey
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 3.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: PROFESSIONAL FLOOR PLAN
- 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:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: Paved2
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Other
- Year Built: 1983
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Water Radon Mitigation System, Internet Access Available, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
- Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Gas, On Demand, Tankless
- Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Cable, Internet Access Available, Water Radon Mitigation System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:4+ Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 4 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch-Screened
- Basement Entry: Exterior Only, Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Other, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Heating: Wood Stove, Pellet Stove, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Other
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
- Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
- Family Room Amenities: Built-Ins10, Wood Burning Fireplace10
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Other Amenities, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower, Storage
- Den Amenities: Built-Ins7
- Living Room Amenities: Built-Ins14, Heat Stove5, Informal2
- Loft Amenities: Built-Ins18, Ladder, Sleeping
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
- Loft: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 202.0
- Room Width: 216.0
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 182.0
- Room Width: 2311.0
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 178.0
- Room Width: 188.0
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 163.0
- Room Width: 97.0
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Above Garage4, BalconyDeck4, Closet4, Full Bath4, Suite4
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 182.0
- Room Width: 2911.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 104.0
- Room Width: 136.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 151.0
- Room Width: 163.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 73.0
- Room Width: 106.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 167.0
- Room Width: 90.0
- Room Level: First
Room 10
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Length: 177.0
- Room Width: 292.0
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 20 Giant Slide Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1623354 | $2,100,000 | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Sold Maine Listings #1091807 | $399,000 | — |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Pending Maine Listings #1091807 | — | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1091807 | — | |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Expired Maine Listings #1012772 | $999,500 | — |
| May 10, 2013 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1091807 | $749,000 | — |
| May 2, 2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1012772 | $1,249,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1623354 | $2,100,000 |
| 01/25/2016 | Sold Maine Listings #1091807 | $399,000 |
| 11/03/2015 | Pending Maine Listings #1091807 | — |
| 10/30/2015 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1091807 | — |
| 06/18/2013 | Expired Maine Listings #1012772 | $999,500 |
| 05/10/2013 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1091807 | $749,000 |
| 05/02/2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1012772 | $1,249,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 20 Giant Slide Road
Taxable ValueLand$239,000Additions$869,600Total$1,108,600
Tax Record2025$8,769 ($731 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,444 SqFtStories2Lot Size479,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983ZoningRW2CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:008 L:029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 20 Giant Slide Road
This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mt Desert Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Mt Desert Island High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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