585 Bay Road

Closed 7/30/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,325,000

3 beds3 baths4,500 sqft

585 Bay Rd, Brooklin, ME 04616

Single FamilyProperty Type

2 acresLot Size

1980Year Built

$294/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This waterfront home in Brooklin offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Maine's history. Originally, the front part of the house was a dance hall on Long Island. Then, it was floated across Blue Hill Bay and converted into a boatyard. It was completely renovated and rebuilt in 1980, with an addition in 1987. The front family room, perched on piers, provides stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. The house has a large deck off the side and front, perfect for storing small boats or outdoor summer...This waterfront home in Brooklin offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Maine's history. Originally, the front part of the house was a dance hall on Long Island. Then, it was floated across Blue Hill Bay and converted into a boatyard. It was completely renovated and rebuilt in 1980, with an addition in 1987. The front family room, perched on piers, provides stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. The house has a large deck off the side and front, perfect for storing small boats or outdoor summer dinners. Situated on 2 acres of land, the property was designed by a Blue Hill architect and features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The primary bedroom, with a full bath, is conveniently located on the first floor. The home includes three wood stoves and a detached 3-car garage with a small seasonal apartment above. Please note that this property requires major repairs and is being sold as is. This home is ideal for those looking to restore and personalize a unique piece of Maine's coastline.

Listed by: Molly Dwyer 207.266.1298 Mollydwyerre@gmail.com • The Christopher Group, LLC
Listed by: Jillson Knowles 207.248.2048 jillsonknowles@gmail.com • The Christopher Group, LLC

Listing closed: 07/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1592098

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

91.3%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,784
Square Feet: 1
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Property Information for 585 Bay Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,115 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hancock County
Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage, New Englander
Style: Cottage, New Englander, Shingle
View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront: Yes
Zoning: rural

Building Information

Year Built: 1980
Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: Yes
Location: Rural

Page: 80
Zoning Overlay: No
Latitude: 44.299957
Longitude: -$68.56
Water Frontage Owned: 78.0
Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
Waterfront Amount: $78.00
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
Water Body Name: Blue Hill Bay

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: BRON-000023-000000-000013

Tax Lot: 013
Tax Book Number: 7301
Tax Map Number: 023
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $4,115.00

Parking

Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces

Vehicle Storage: 3 Car
Has Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 3.0
Has Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Lot Size Acres: 2.0

Lot Size Area: 2.0
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Road Frontage: true
Road Frontage: 78.0
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Site: Rolling/Sloping

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 4500.0
Building Area Source: Builder

Building Area Total: 4500.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed: All
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Surveyed: Yes
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1980

Building Features

Foundation Details: Block, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Materials: Block, Granite, Poured Concrete

Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $277.78

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Bottled
Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Deeded, Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Shingle Siding
Roof: Shingle

Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 3
Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
# Full Baths Level 2: 1
# Half Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 9
Basement: Interior, Brick/Mortar, Dirt Floor, Partial, Sump Pump
Basement: Dirt Floor, Partial, Sump Pump, Brick/Mortar
Basement Entry: Interior
Has Fireplace: No
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower

Room Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Family Room

Family Room: Family Room
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Countertop: Formica

Laundry

Laundry Room: Laundry
Laundry Room Level: First

Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Other Room 2
Other Room 2 Level: Second

Sun Room

Sunroom: Sunroom
Sunroom Level: Third

Office Room

Office: Office
Office Level: First

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 585 Bay Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 30, 2024	Sold Maine Listings #1592098	$1,325,000	—
Jun 19, 2024	Pending Maine Listings #1592098		—
May 2, 2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1592098	$1,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/30/2024	Sold Maine Listings #1592098	$1,325,000
06/19/2024	Pending Maine Listings #1592098	—
05/02/2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1592098	$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 585 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$296,300Additions$539,800Total$836,100

Tax Record2025$6,605 ($550 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,612 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,612 SqFtLot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980CountyHANCOCKAPNBRON M:023 L:013

Schools near 585 Bay Road

This home is within Brooklin Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Brooklin School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	2.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Brooklin School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 585 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	$1,325,000	3	3	4,500	87,120
586 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	2	891	653,400
555 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	2	1	722	165,528
547 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	4	3	1,120	257,004
581 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	3	2,425	182,952
42 Ockers Way, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	2	1.5	562	87,120
21 Thyme Farm Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	1	400	43,560
39 Thyme Farm Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	$250,000	3	1	625	2,874,960
490 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	2	2	1,332	188,615
624 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	5	2	1,128	566,280
21 Grovehurst Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	1	540	43,560
27 Grovehurst Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	1	520	33,977
48 Grovehurst Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	3	1.5	768	52,272
9 Ockers Way, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	–	1.5	490	522,720
16 Grovehurst Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	4	1	560	14,375
480 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616	–	2	1	336	14,375

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