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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,344 sqft
42 Jordan Pond Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$432/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Location says it all. Located on the park side of Jordan Pond Road which is one of the most sought after locations on the island. This surveyed .33-acre lot has frontage on Stanley Brook and borders Acadia National Park. The circa 1929, 4-bedroom residence has been vacant for the past 12 years. A
building inspection was done Sept. 2022 to assess the condition of the structure and is available to prospective Buyers. A renovation is on the horizon. The house features an enclosed front porch, hardwood
...Location says it all. Located on the park side of Jordan Pond Road which is one of the most sought after locations on the island. This surveyed .33-acre lot has frontage on Stanley Brook and borders Acadia National Park. The circa 1929, 4-bedroom residence has been vacant for the past 12 years. A
building inspection was done Sept. 2022 to assess the condition of the structure and is available to prospective Buyers. A renovation is on the horizon. The house features an enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, spacious living room, dining room with built-in cabinet, and kitchen with an antique black-iron cook stove and walk-out basement. The outbuilding offers a footprint for building a studio, workshop, garage, or the like. Enjoy hiking, cycling, and X country skiing in Acadia from your doorstep.
  • Listed by: Janet Moore 207.266.0441 jmoore@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 01/09/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1545313

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Location

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Sold By The Knowles Company

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Property Information for 42 Jordan Pond Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,792 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Style: New Englander
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: VR1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Page: 244
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From the fountain on Main Street (Rte 3) Seal Harbor head .04 mile and bear left on Jordan Pond Rd. Go 0.4 mile and look for #42 on the left side of Jordan Pond Rd.
  • Latitude: 44.307195
  • Longitude: -$68.24
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 61.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $61.00
  • Water Body Type: Brook
  • Water Body Name: Stanley Brook
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MTDS-000031-000000-000017
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Book Number: 5306
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,792.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Off Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14374.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 75.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Sidewalks
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1344.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1344.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1929
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Asbestos, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $431.55
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Other Water Heater
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Asbestos, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Other
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub
  • Appliances: Other, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Other
  • Other Appliances: Antique cook stove
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: Basement
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Utility Sink
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 42 Jordan Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1545313

$580,000
Oct 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1545313

$580,000
Oct 8, 2009

Sold

Maine Listings #937792

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1545313

$580,000
10/03/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1545313

$580,000
10/08/2009

Sold

Maine Listings #937792

$300,000

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

Public Records for 42 Jordan Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand$226,900Additions$477,200Total$704,100
Tax Record2025$5,569 ($464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,784 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt672 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningVR1CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:031 L:017

Schools near 42 Jordan Pond 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Jordan Pond Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
$580,000
4
1,344
14,374
$544,000
3
1,499
24,393
$895,000
3
2,040
13,503
2
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