57 South Shore Road

Closed 10/21/16
Closed 10/21/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,980,160
10 beds5,746 sqft
57 S Shore Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04662
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1901Year Built
$345/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

With remarkable views of Gilpatrick Cove, The Fleet, and Greening's Island beyond, Sunnieholme is a classic Fred Savage-designed shingled-style residence. The home's gracious elegance combines with its comfortable ambience providing the perfect summer cottage. The Fleet and private clubs are nearby, as is the marina with its protected harbor.With remarkable views of Gilpatrick Cove, The Fleet, and Greening's Island beyond, Sunnieholme is a classic Fred Savage-designed shingled-style residence. The home's gracious elegance combines with its comfortable ambience providing the perfect summer cottage. The Fleet and private clubs are nearby, as is the marina with its protected harbor.
  • Listed by: Tricia Blyth Harriet Whittington 207.276.3322 harrietandtricia@gmail.com • The Knowles Company
Listing closed: 10/21/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1264031

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$6,200,000

Avg days on market

110

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

Mount Desert, ME

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Property Information for 57 South Shore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,745 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage
  • Style: Cottage, Shingle
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Village Resid. 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course
  • Page: 43
  • Directions: From lower Main Street's stop sign, go straight onto Rock End Road. At stop sign take a left onto Maple Lane. At the stop sign take a right onto South Shore Road. This is the second house on the right, across from The Fleet.
  • Latitude: 44.289622
  • Longitude: -$68.29
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Near Airport
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MTDS-000023-000000-000044
  • Tax Lot: 44
  • Tax Book Number: 2898
  • Tax Map Number: 23
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,745.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Has Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
  • 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: 5746.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 5746.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1901
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Grey/White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $344.62
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: No Heat Fuel
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Other Amenities, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 8.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 10
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 5
  • # Full Baths Level 3: 2
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 14
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Partial
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Partial
  • # Half Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: No Heat System
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 57 South Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1264031

$1,980,160—
Sep 3, 2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1264031

—
Apr 19, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1264031

$2,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1264031

$1,980,160
09/03/2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1264031

—
04/19/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1264031

$2,200,000

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

Public Records for 57 South Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,121,400Additions$1,502,400Total$2,623,800
Tax Record2025$20,754 ($1,730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt5,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,746 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,965 SqFtStories3Lot Size17,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1901ZoningVR1CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:023 L:044

Schools near 57 South Shore Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Mt Desert Island High School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 57 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662
$1,980,160
10
5,746
17,424
3 Wedgerock Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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5.5
2,838
21,761
12 Cove End Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662
$2,490,000
8
3,935
24,829
7 Rock End Way, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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–
4
2,730
28,295
54 South Shore Road, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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3
2
1,734
17,424
4 Wedgerock Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04662
$3,500,000
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