29 South Shore Road

Closed 9/20/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,190,000

7 beds5 baths3,400 sqft

29 S Shore Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04662

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

1885Year Built

$350/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Blanchard Cottage, located in a wonderful, tree-lined neighborhood of beautiful cottages, is very close to the village of Northeast Harbor and many of the nearby clubs. Built in 1885 for the summer rusticators, the residence retains many classic shingle cottage architectural elements and character. There are formal living and dining rooms, a large, welcoming foyer, 7 bedrooms, kitchen with butler's pantry and 6 fireplaces. The residence has been well maintained over the years and has many perennial...Blanchard Cottage, located in a wonderful, tree-lined neighborhood of beautiful cottages, is very close to the village of Northeast Harbor and many of the nearby clubs. Built in 1885 for the summer rusticators, the residence retains many classic shingle cottage architectural elements and character. There are formal living and dining rooms, a large, welcoming foyer, 7 bedrooms, kitchen with butler's pantry and 6 fireplaces. The residence has been well maintained over the years and has many perennial plantings surrounding the house. There is also a large covered porch for outdoor entertaining, and private balcony off the master bedroom suite. Blanchard Cottage would be perfect for a family wanting to be near the village in a lovely, sought-after neighborhood.

Listing closed: 09/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1355185

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3,733
Square Feet: 0.31
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Acres

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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7,395
Square Feet: 1.34
Acres

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Property Information for 29 South Shore Road

Property Details

Taxes: $9,283 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hancock County
Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage
Style: Cottage, Shingle
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: VR2

Building Information

Year Built: 1885
Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,503 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood

Page: 145
Zoning Overlay: No
Latitude: 44.289182
Longitude: -$68.29

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 054

Tax Book Number: 2210
Tax Map Number: 024
Tax Annual Amount: $9,283.00

Parking

Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Right of Way, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Lot Size Acres: 0.31

Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 13503.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Public
Road Frontage: false
Site: Level, Right of Way, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 3400.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 3400.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Surveyed: Yes
Construction: Masonry
Year Built: 1885

Building Features

Construction Materials: Stucco, Masonry

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $441.18

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Stucco
Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
Bedrooms Total: 7
Fireplaces Total: 6
# Full Baths Level 2: 2
# Full Baths Level 3: 2
# Half Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 12
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Doghouse
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
Basement Entry: Doghouse
Has Fireplace: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Baseboard
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Bonus Room
Bonus Room Level: Upper

Den

Den: Den
Den 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

Sun Room

Sunroom: Sunroom
Sunroom Level: Second

Office Room

Office: Office
Office Level: Second

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 29 South Shore Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 20, 2019	Sold Maine Listings #1355185	$1,190,000	—
Jun 21, 2019	Pending Maine Listings #1355185		—
Jun 4, 2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1355185	$1,725,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/20/2019	Sold Maine Listings #1355185	$1,190,000
06/21/2019	Pending Maine Listings #1355185	—
06/04/2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1355185	$1,725,000

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

Public records

29 South Shore Road

Beds

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,410 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,410 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

10,890 SqFt

Schools near 29 South Shore Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Mt Desert Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.4 mi
8/10	Mt Desert Island High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Mt Desert Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Mt Desert Island High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 29 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	$1,190,000	7	5	3,400	13,503
27 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	7	3.5	4,145	17,500
31 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	9	6	5,050	19,148
26 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	9	5.5	5,510	23,485
25 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	7	3.5	2,972	17,700
5 Treehouse Way Mount, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662	–	4	3	3,047	21,742
30 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	–	10.5	10,991	143,748
21 Kimball Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	–	2	3,647	68,352
21 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	8	6	3,217	20,436
35 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	4	3	1,513	37,443
24 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	–	7	7	6,016	29,583
20 Rock End Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662	$938,250	4	3	2,372	13,939
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