561 Island Ave

4,198 Sq. Ft.
$198 / Sq. Ft.
4,198
Sq. Ft.
$198
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Life is better on an island – especially one located 15-minutes to Maine's newest art capital – Downtown Rockland. Rackliff Island is a very special and welcoming community. This architecturally designed home abounds with light on a natural mini-peninsula with 238 private feet of cove side waterfront on Seal Harbor. Native vegetation, select flowering plants and visiting birds accentuate the natural, secluded setting. The living and dining rooms are open concept with a dual fireplace warming the...Life is better on an island – especially one located 15-minutes to Maine's newest art capital – Downtown Rockland. Rackliff Island is a very special and welcoming community. This architecturally designed home abounds with light on a natural mini-peninsula with 238 private feet of cove side waterfront on Seal Harbor. Native vegetation, select flowering plants and visiting birds accentuate the natural, secluded setting. The living and dining rooms are open concept with a dual fireplace warming the cozy library lined with tasteful built-in bookcases. Large kitchen with breakfast dining area overlooks the water and leads to outdoor deck. Three on-suite bedrooms and a newer addition that can be a first-floor master suite. Vaulted ceiling, water view loft is perfect bonus sleeping space or an art studio. Two separate 2-car attached garages, full guest apartment with private living room and full bathroom. Whole house generator and central air conditioning.
  1. Listed by Mary Bumiller • Camden Coast Real Estate
    P: (207)-949-9155 C: (207)-949-9155 mary@camdencoast.com

Property Details for 561 Island Avenue

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Contemporary
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 561 Island Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #1408492
Days on Market101
Taxes$7,312 / year
HOA Fees$450 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1988
Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
CountyKnox County

Location

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Sold By Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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Building Information for 561 Island Avenue

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

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$4,783 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,136

Property Taxes

$609

HOA Dues

$38

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Property Information for 561 Island Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 136
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Rt 73, turn onto Cline Rd. for 1/2 mile and bear left onto Island Avenue. Travel across causeway onto Rackliff Island. Bear left, #561 is third house on left - look for sign at top of driveway.
  • Latitude: 43.996433
  • Longitude: -$69.14
  • Water Frontage Owned: 238.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed, Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $238.00
  • Water Body Type: Harbor
  • Water Body Name: Seal Harbor
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $450.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: STGE-000230-000000-000003
  • Tax Lot: 003
  • Tax Book Number: 3397
  • Tax Map Number: 230
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,312.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 13
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.3
  • Lot Size Area: 1.3
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 56628.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association, Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4198.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4198.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1988
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $213.20
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 3
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 14
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica, Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 561 Island Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1408492

$830,000
Aug 21, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1408492

Mar 31, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1408492

$895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1408492

$830,000
08/21/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1408492

03/31/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1408492

$895,000

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

Public Records for 561 Island Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$232,800Additions$586,700Total$819,500
Tax Record2025$10,531 ($878 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths5Total Finished SqFt2,380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,380 SqFtLot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningSHORELCountyKNOXAPNSTGE M:230 L:003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 561 Island Avenue

This home is within Regional School Unit 13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ash Point Community School
PublicPK to 5

Oceanside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oceanside 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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