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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,768 sqft
577 Ferry Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.64 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$481/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This private oceanfront Shingle-style cottage enjoys spectacular western views across Penobscot Bay to the Camden Hills. Built in 1993, the elegant three-bedroom residence was designed by architect John Silverio and features a light-filled open floor plan centered around an impressive Russian brick fireplace. A classic wraparound porch, a rooftop widow's-walk, and impeccable craftsmanship are among its distinguished details. The surrounding 11.64+/- acres of wooded property includes 2,403+/- feet...This private oceanfront Shingle-style cottage enjoys spectacular western views across Penobscot Bay to the Camden Hills. Built in 1993, the elegant three-bedroom residence was designed by architect John Silverio and features a light-filled open floor plan centered around an impressive Russian brick fireplace. A classic wraparound porch, a rooftop widow's-walk, and impeccable craftsmanship are among its distinguished details. The surrounding 11.64+/- acres of wooded property includes 2,403+/- feet of shorefront on Penobscot Bay with a private sand and pebble beach and a deep-water mooring. In addition to the main residence, there is also a newly built guest cottage/studio affectionately known as Two Nights, with a one-bedroom apartment on the second level and a two-vehicle garage and large open studio below. Additional 3.58+/- acres of abutting land is being offered separately.
  • Listed by: Joseph Sortwell 207.706.6294 jsortwell@landvest.com • LandVest, Inc.
Listing closed: 02/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1365192

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Islesboro, ME

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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 577 Ferry Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,272 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage
  • Style: Cottage, Shingle
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 11.64 AC / 507,038 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Country Club
  • Page: 220
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Latitude: 44.283052
  • Longitude: -$68.94
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 2403.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $2,403.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 2096
  • Tax Map Number: 14
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,271.71
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Wooded, Near Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.64
  • Lot Size Area: 11.64
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 507038.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Private Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1768.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 1768.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1992
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $534.50
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Wood
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Hot Tub, In-Law Apartment, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Not Applicable
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 577 Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1365192

$850,000—
Nov 17, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1365192

—
Aug 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1365192

$1,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1365192

$850,000
11/17/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1365192

—
08/06/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1365192

$1,150,000

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

Public Records for 577 Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,154,200Additions$567,200Total$1,721,400
Tax Record2025$21,948 ($1,829 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,535 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,535 SqFtStories2Lot Size552,341 SqFtYear Built1993Year Renovated1993CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0014 L:0003

Schools near 577 Ferry Road

This home is within Islesboro Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Islesboro Central School
PublicK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 577 Ferry Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
$850,000
3
1,768
507,038
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–
–
588
–
$185,000
–
–
–
155,944
–
3
2
1,162
148,104
$328,485
3
2,000
95,832
$500,000
2
825
65,340

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