Sold
Last Sold Price
10 beds6,446 sqft

55 Manchester Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04662

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.76 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$349/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

'Old Homestead'' is a much admired property, full of charm and deeply rooted in Northeast Harbor history. The original house dates to 1820, with a Fred Savage addition c 1900; new kitchen wing, updating and a new 3 BR guest cottage 2003. Amenities include 2 first floor master suites, period architecture, fireplaces, front porch and spacious lawn. 1.76+/-ac. This property is being sold furnished.'Old Homestead'' is a much admired property, full of charm and deeply rooted in Northeast Harbor history. The original house dates to 1820, with a Fred Savage addition c 1900; new kitchen wing, updating and a new 3 BR guest cottage 2003. Amenities include 2 first floor master suites, period architecture, fireplaces, front porch and spacious lawn. 1.76+/-ac. This property is being sold furnished.
  • Listed by: Linda Jonas 207.780.8900 info@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 12/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1456685
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Principal and Interest

$12,012

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 55 Manchester Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,996 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Style: Cottage
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.76 AC / 76,665 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Country Club
  • Page: 210
  • Latitude: 44.295743
  • Longitude: -$68.30
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Near Airport
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 31
  • Tax Book Number: 1561
  • Tax Map Number: 27
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,996.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Off Street
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Near Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.76
  • Lot Size Area: 1.76
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 76665.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 6446.0
  • Building Area Total: 6446.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $349.05
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
  • Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Fence, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Security System, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 10
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 8
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 4
  • # Full Baths Level 3: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 18
  • Basement: Partial, Sump Pump, Bulkhead, Exterior Only
  • Basement: Partial, Sump Pump
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom 6: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom 6 Level: Third
Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom 7: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom 7 Level: First
Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom 8: Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom 8 Level: Second
Bedroom 9
  • Bedroom 9: Bedroom 9
  • Bedroom 9 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Amenities: Skylight
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Wood Burning Fireplace
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 55 Manchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456685

$2,250,000—
Oct 1, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456685

—
May 6, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456685

$2,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456685

$2,250,000
10/01/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456685

—
05/06/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456685

$2,250,000

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

Public records

55 Manchester Road

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,048 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,048 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

73,616 SqFt

Style

Multi-Family Dwelling (2-4)

Schools near 55 Manchester 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

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