55 Ferry Rd
$675,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,860 Sq. Ft.
$363 / Sq. Ft.
1,860
Sq. Ft.
$363
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Charming seaside cottage within walking distance to the ferry so you are able to walk on the ferry instead of taking your car when needed. Only two bedrooms but plenty of room with a double wing layout keeping the primary bedroom on one end with sitting area and the guest bedroom on the other with two different sets of stairs. Large living area with fireplace and central dining. Large kitchen with a sitting room on the west side where you can enjoy incredible sunsets or from the large deck on the...Charming seaside cottage within walking distance to the ferry so you are able to walk on the ferry instead of taking your car when needed. Only two bedrooms but plenty of room with a double wing layout keeping the primary bedroom on one end with sitting area and the guest bedroom on the other with two different sets of stairs. Large living area with fireplace and central dining. Large kitchen with a sitting room on the west side where you can enjoy incredible sunsets or from the large deck on the ocean side where you own 190' of ocean frontage on Mackeral Cove. Beautiful views out over the harbor and mooring field by the ferry where you can moor your boat out front and keep your dingy on the town dock. Mostly furnished and turnkey
- Listed by Steven Shelton • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Property Details for 55 Ferry Road
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleCape Cod, New Englander
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
Zoningshoreland
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 12:00 PM
Property Details for 55 Ferry Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1625996 |
| Days on Market | 189 |
| Taxes | $3,751 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.90 AC / 39,204 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 55 Ferry Road
Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,648 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,335
Property Taxes
$313
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 55 Ferry Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Mackeral Cove
- Zip Code: 3107
- Directions: From Bass Harbor take the State Ferry to Swans Island. Once on the island the home is on the left on the ferry road
- Town: Swans Island
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04685
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.178283
- Geo Longitude: -68.419085
- Tax Lot: 18-A
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 190.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 190.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 2811
- Tax Map Number: 13
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: 001550248
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,751.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
School Information
- School District: MSAD 76
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1860.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.9
- Source of Acreage: Deed
- Building Area Total: 1860.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.9
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 39204.0
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 55
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 7.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: white
- 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:# 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: Measured (ANSI)
- Year Built: 1930
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Generator, Cable
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: None, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Interior Features: Pantry, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Accessibility Features: Level Entry
- Room Total: 7
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 55 Ferry Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1625996 | $675,000 | — |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1602619 | $749,000 | — |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1625996 | $695,000 | — |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Price Change Maine Listings #1602619 | $795,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Price Change Maine Listings #1602619 | $845,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1602619 | $895,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1625996 | $675,000 |
| 06/07/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1602619 | $749,000 |
| 06/07/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1625996 | $695,000 |
| 11/20/2024 | Price Change Maine Listings #1602619 | $795,000 |
| 10/16/2024 | Price Change Maine Listings #1602619 | $845,000 |
| 09/04/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1602619 | $895,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 55 Ferry Road
Taxable ValueLand$102,600Additions$162,500Total$265,100
Tax Record2024$3,751 ($313 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size87,120 SqFtCountyHANCOCKAPNSWAD M:13 L:18-A
Schools near 55 Ferry 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 |
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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