Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds750 sqft
55 Island Retreat Rd, Swans Island, ME 04685
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$567/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$900/yrHOA Fees

Description

''Treehouse '' is a sweet seasonal cottage with a big view. Sitting on the edge of Back Cove is this well maintained cottage with an expansive covered deck. Enjoy throughout the day the change of light, tide and wildlife all from the protected deck. The tree canopy creates the feeling on being in a ''Treehouse'' tucked away from it all. Cathedral ceilings and lots of windows make this little gem feel just the right size. Being offered fully furnished. Find your quiet spot in Maine.''Treehouse '' is a sweet seasonal cottage with a big view. Sitting on the edge of Back Cove is this well maintained cottage with an expansive covered deck. Enjoy throughout the day the change of light, tide and wildlife all from the protected deck. The tree canopy creates the feeling on being in a ''Treehouse'' tucked away from it all. Cathedral ceilings and lots of windows make this little gem feel just the right size. Being offered fully furnished. Find your quiet spot in Maine.
  • Listed by: Elizabeth Ingebritson 207.276.3322 beth@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company
Listing closed: 09/12/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1633619

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

115

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 55 Island Retreat Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,684 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Style: Cottage
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural, Subdivision
  • Page: 113
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: From Bass Harbor take Swans Island Ferry. Ferry Rd to right on Atlantic. Follow and take right towards TIMS store and then right into Island Retreat rd, 55 is on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.166649
  • Longitude: -$68.46
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 135.0
  • Water Frontage Shared: 1600.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $135.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove
  • Water Body Name: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $900.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 3751
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,684.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Rural, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Lot Size Area: 0.93
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40510.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association, Gravel, Private Road, Right of Way
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 750.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 750.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $533.33
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Other, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Other
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Cathedral Ceiling, Closet
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Length: 25.0
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great Room Width: 12.0
  • Great Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Vaulted Ceiling
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 55 Island Retreat Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1633619

$425,000
May 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1633619

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1633619

$425,000
05/25/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1633619

$400,000

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

Public Records for 55 Island Retreat Road

Taxable ValueLand$121,300Additions$41,900Total$163,200
Tax Record2025$2,685 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNSWAD M:03 L:03

Schools near 55 Island Retreat 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Island Retreat Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
$425,000
2
750
40,510
$312,500
2
937
91,476
113,256
$240,000
3
2,100
87,120
$620,000
3
1,120
224,769
98,010

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