Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,000 sqft
517 Ferry Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.2 acresLot Size
1983Year Built
$164/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This year round home sits on 2+ acres, has 210± feet of shorefront, remarkable western views, and the island's ferry is so close - just a 1/2 mile - you may walk to it! This property is nestled privately amongst well established and fenced in perennial gardens, a variety of flowering bushes and trees. Enjoy easy living and entertaining in this home's open concept living and dining rooms, enclosed porch facing the water, and South facing glass enclosed four season sun room. Three bedrooms and two...This year round home sits on 2+ acres, has 210± feet of shorefront, remarkable western views, and the island's ferry is so close - just a 1/2 mile - you may walk to it! This property is nestled privately amongst well established and fenced in perennial gardens, a variety of flowering bushes and trees. Enjoy easy living and entertaining in this home's open concept living and dining rooms, enclosed porch facing the water, and South facing glass enclosed four season sun room. Three bedrooms and two baths. Amenities include available one floor living, a whole house generator, wood stove, deck, and built in bookshelves. Out buildings include a garage with a workshop that has a wood stove and enclosed garden/wood shed. There is a three bay car port with overhead storage, and utility building.
  • Listed by: Michael Lynch 207.558.3131 mlynch@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1416712

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Property Information for 517 Ferry Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,859 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Style: Cottage
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Lot Size: 2.20 AC / 95,832 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Other Location
  • Page: 6
  • Directions: 1/2 mile from the Islesboro Ferry. Property on the left at #517 Ferry Road.
  • Latitude: 44.286163
  • Longitude: -$68.94
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 210.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $210.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: West Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000014-000000-000003-B000000
  • Tax Lot: 3B
  • Tax Book Number: 3326
  • Tax Map Number: 14
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,859.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other Location, Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • Lot Size Area: 2.2
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 95832.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 397.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Level, Other Site, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2000.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2000.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Log
  • Year Built: 1983
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Log Siding, Log
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $162.50
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, K-1/Kerosene, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Nearby, Public, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Log Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Fence, Other Amenities, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
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
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 517 Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1416712

$328,485—
Oct 10, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1416712

—
May 28, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1416712

$395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1416712

$328,485
10/10/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1416712

—
05/28/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1416712

$395,000

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

Public Records for 517 Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$498,800Additions$251,700Total$750,500
Tax Record2025$9,569 ($797 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtStories1Lot Size102,802 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1983CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0014 L:0003-B

Schools near 517 Ferry 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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