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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,960 sqft
229 Island Retreat Rd, Swans Island, ME 04685
Single FamilyProperty Type
10.3 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$110/moHOA Fees

Description

Charming post and beam year round home toward the end of Island Retreat. Two lots with over 10 acres and almost 500' of deep water frontage looking back toward the mountains of Acadia. Large barn with storage above. Two moorings plus rights to Island Retreat clubhouse and dock.Charming post and beam year round home toward the end of Island Retreat. Two lots with over 10 acres and almost 500' of deep water frontage looking back toward the mountains of Acadia. Large barn with storage above. Two moorings plus rights to Island Retreat clubhouse and dock.
Listing closed: 11/17/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1302221

Location

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$1,705

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 229 Island Retreat Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,592 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Other, Chalet
  • Style: Cape Cod, Chalet, Other
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 10.30 AC / 448,668 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 68-83
  • Directions: Take Ferry to the island then right at the end of the Ferry Road. Take right on to North Road, then right on to Island Retreat. Property is second from end all the way on Island Retreat.
  • Latitude: 44.175069
  • Longitude: -$68.45
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 490.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $490.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Mackeral Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $110.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Lot: 26-27
  • Tax Book Number: 1556
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,592.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Detached, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.3
  • Lot Size Area: 10.3
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 448668.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association, Gravel, Right of Way, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1960.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured (ANSI)
  • Building Area Total: 1960.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: Other Restrictions
  • Construction: Other
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1988
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Other
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
  • Color: natural
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $168.37
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Wood
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry
  • Amenities: Laundry - Hookup, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Storage
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Property History for 229 Island Retreat Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1302221

$330,000
Sep 17, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1302221

Apr 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1302221

$495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1302221

$330,000
09/17/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1302221

04/17/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1302221

$495,000

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

Public Records for 229 Island Retreat Road

Taxable ValueLand$276,800Additions$214,000Total$490,800
Tax Record2025$8,074 ($673 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size248,292 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNSWAD M:03 L:27

Schools near 229 Island Retreat Road

This home is within Msad 76.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Swans Island Elementary School
PublicK to 8

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