6 Lower Dunbar Road

Closed 1/17/12
Closed 1/17/12
Exterior Front.
Living Room.
Other.
Kitchen.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$540,000
3 beds2,276 sqft
6 Lower Dunbar Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1865Year Built
$237/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The charm of this home comes from a combination of its 1865 origins and the owner's flare. Originally Seal Harbor's first schoolhouse then a church. Now 2 bedroom 3 bath,open floor plan, cyprus wainscoting. Recently built guest house & garage.The charm of this home comes from a combination of its 1865 origins and the owner's flare. Originally Seal Harbor's first schoolhouse then a church. Now 2 bedroom 3 bath,open floor plan, cyprus wainscoting. Recently built guest house & garage.
  • Listed by: Eileen McMorrow-Hallock 207.276.3322 torie@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company
Listing closed: 01/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1035927

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 6 Lower Dunbar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,959 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Style: Other
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: vr1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Neighborhood
  • Page: 31
  • Directions: Take left on Lower Dunbar, house on left across from old brick school.
  • Latitude: 44.304129
  • Longitude: -$68.24
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 75
  • Tax Book Number: 3571
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,959.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Other, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Intown, Near Golf Course, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Other Site, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2276.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2276.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1865
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: white
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $237.26
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Driveway: Other
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Other Bath Modifications
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Other Amenities, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Other
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Other, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 6 Lower Dunbar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2012

Sold

Maine Listings #1035927

$540,000—
Dec 6, 2011

Pending

Maine Listings #1035927

—
Nov 18, 2011

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1035927

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2012

Sold

Maine Listings #1035927

$540,000
12/06/2011

Pending

Maine Listings #1035927

—
11/18/2011

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1035927

$550,000

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

Public Records for 6 Lower Dunbar Road

Taxable ValueLand$227,600Additions$371,600Total$599,200
Tax Record2025$4,740 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt950 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,098 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningVR1CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:031 L:075

Schools near 6 Lower Dunbar 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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 6 Lower Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
$540,000
3
2,276
16,117
5 Lower Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
$140,000
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7,840
4 Lower Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
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3 Lower Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
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9 Lower Dunbar Road, Mount Desert, ME 04675
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