391 Main Rd

$795,000
Price
2
Beds
2,154 Sq. Ft.
$369 / Sq. Ft.
2,154
Sq. Ft.
$369
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Plum Point Cottage: Contemporary Island Home set on a hill with Breathtaking Ocean Views. Wake up to island life at Plum Point Cottage, a coastal retreat designed by Architect Christopher Glass. With 400+/- feet of rocky waterfront, this contemporary island setting offers stunning sunrises over Bounty Cove and Penobscot Bay from your private deck. The first floor welcomes you with a small mud room and features an open-concept kitchen and dining area with new marble tile floors, a living room with...Plum Point Cottage: Contemporary Island Home set on a hill with Breathtaking Ocean Views. Wake up to island life at Plum Point Cottage, a coastal retreat designed by Architect Christopher Glass. With 400+/- feet of rocky waterfront, this contemporary island setting offers stunning sunrises over Bounty Cove and Penobscot Bay from your private deck. The first floor welcomes you with a small mud room and features an open-concept kitchen and dining area with new marble tile floors, a living room with built-ins, and a mechanical room with laundry. Enjoy more ocean views from the spacious second floor including a family room with more built-ins and a wet bar and two bedrooms with a full bath. Watch the moon rise though the 'moon window' during the winter solstice; the moon light will shine through and fill the foyer with light. Enjoy star gazing at night through the sky lights and Venus rising in the morning. The sun deck matches the roof line providing full shade during the summer solstice. A detached two-car garage with new garage doors provides ample space for cars, small boats or a workshop, with stairs leading to a large unfinished storage area above. Rest easy knowing that the roof on the house and garage was recently shingled, the exterior of both buildings was vapor blasted and painted, all new PDQ doors and Marvin windows have been recently installed along with 3 new insulated garage doors. The house is well insulated with walls that are 1 foot think. This 2.7+/- acre property has a natural landscape inner mixed with the remains of old cutting gardens above the rocky coastline and a private beach, offering your own island escape. Stay connected with 1 gibibyte upload and download speed fiber optic internet. The beautiful island of Islesboro is a 20-minute ride from the mainland town of Lincolnville, accessed by a public car ferry, water taxi or private boat or small airplane.
  1. Listed by Virginia Hess • Cates Real Estate • info@catesre.com

Property Details for 391 Main Road

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
3.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
48 Waterfront
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 09/24/2025 11:16 PM

Property Details for 391 Main Road

StatusActive
MLS #1627823
Days on Market175
Taxes$8,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1985
Lot Size2.70 AC / 117,612 SF
CountyWaldo County

Location

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Building Information for 391 Main Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size2.70 AC / 117,612 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,667 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,928

Property Taxes

$739

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 391 Main Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
  • Zip Code: 4503
  • Directions: GPS directions are correct. Take Main Rd or West Bay Rd north to where Main Rd and West Bay Rd intersect. Driveway is across from the historical society. See sign.
  • Town: Islesboro
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04848
  • County: Waldo
  • Geo Latitude: 44.309072
  • Geo Longitude: -68.901967
  • Tax Lot: 31-C
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 400.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 400.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Survey: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4570
  • Tax Map Number: 20
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000020-000000-000031-C000000
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,862.00
  • Restrictions:Other Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2154.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.7
  • Source of Acreage: Deed
  • Building Area Total: 2154.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.7
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 117612.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 391
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Previous Listing
  • 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:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • 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: 1985
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Utilities:Utilities On: No
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:3 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Pantry, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Room Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 391 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1627823

$900,000
Sep 11, 2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1574750

$1,200,000
Aug 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1574750

$1,200,000
Nov 12, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683315577

$340,000
Oct 27, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1443659

$340,000
Sep 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682419802

$340,000
Sep 3, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1443659

Sep 3, 2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1443659

Jan 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1443659

$450,000
Jan 27, 2020

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1406984

$450,000
Mar 15, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1406984

$575,000
Apr 11, 2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1259681

$610,000
Apr 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1259681

$610,000
Sep 4, 2015

Expired

Maine Listings #1153012

$630,000
Sep 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1153012

$630,000
Aug 20, 2014

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1109404

$675,000
Sep 6, 2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1109404

$675,000
Jul 25, 2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1063196

$729,000
Jul 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1063196

$729,000
Aug 3, 2011

Expired

Maine Listings #992315

$895,000
Dec 31, 2010

Expired

Maine Listings #906568

$999,995
Aug 3, 2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #992315

$895,000
Aug 14, 2008

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #906568

$999,995
Dec 31, 2007

Expired

Maine Listings #807788

$1,200,000
Jul 24, 2006

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #807788

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1627823

$900,000
09/11/2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1574750

$1,200,000
08/11/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1574750

$1,200,000
11/12/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683315577

$340,000
10/27/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1443659

$340,000
09/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682419802

$340,000
09/03/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1443659

09/03/2020

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1443659

01/28/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1443659

$450,000
01/27/2020

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1406984

$450,000
03/15/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1406984

$575,000
04/11/2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1259681

$610,000
04/15/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1259681

$610,000
09/04/2015

Expired

Maine Listings #1153012

$630,000
09/03/2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1153012

$630,000
08/20/2014

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1109404

$675,000
09/06/2013

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1109404

$675,000
07/25/2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1063196

$729,000
07/25/2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1063196

$729,000
08/03/2011

Expired

Maine Listings #992315

$895,000
12/31/2010

Expired

Maine Listings #906568

$999,995
08/03/2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #992315

$895,000
08/14/2008

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #906568

$999,995
12/31/2007

Expired

Maine Listings #807788

$1,200,000
07/24/2006

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #807788

$1,495,000

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

Public Records for 391 Main Road

Taxable ValueLand$465,500Additions$279,200Total$744,700
Tax Record2024$8,862 ($738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtStories2Lot Size117,612 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0020 L:0031-C

Schools near 391 Main 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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391 Main Road is a single family home for sale in Islesboro, ME 04848. This property was listed for sale on March 22, 2025 by Cates Real Estate, it's currently listed at $795,000. It has been on the market for a total of 175 days and was last sold on November 12, 2020. This listing's school district is Islesboro Public Schools. Nearby schools include Islesboro Central School. 391 Main Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 2,154 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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