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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,636 sqft
689 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.8 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Magnificent views of East Penobscot Bay from this 1870's Greek Revival year-round three-bedroom home centrally located just north of the Narrows on almost seven acres of open meadow abounding with lupine. Inviting path and foot bridge through the woods to 560 feet of smooth gently sloping beach. Kitchen, dining, living rooms, knotty pine sunporch, bath and half. Detached garage and shed. Many possibilities from this LOCATION! $379,000.Magnificent views of East Penobscot Bay from this 1870's Greek Revival year-round three-bedroom home centrally located just north of the Narrows on almost seven acres of open meadow abounding with lupine. Inviting path and foot bridge through the woods to 560 feet of smooth gently sloping beach. Kitchen, dining, living rooms, knotty pine sunporch, bath and half. Detached garage and shed. Many possibilities from this LOCATION! $379,000.
  • Listed by: John Oldham 207.734.8809 oldhamip@outlook.com • Island Property
Listing closed: 10/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1455194

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Property Information for 689 Main Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,085 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Style: Greek Revival
  • View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: rural
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 6.80 AC / 296,208 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Neighborhood, Rural
  • Page: 241
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Ferry Road to stop sign, left on to West Bay Road to stop sign, left on to Main Road, continue to house on right hand side of road with sign.
  • Latitude: 44.327915
  • Longitude: -$68.90
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access, Rail Available
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 560.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $560.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: East Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Book Number: 1517
  • Tax Map Number: 22
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,085.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Islesboro Public Schools
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Neighborhood, Rural, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.8
  • Lot Size Area: 6.8
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 296208.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 475.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1636.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 1636.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $231.66
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining 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
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 689 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1455194

$379,000—
Sep 10, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1455194

—
Jun 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1455194

$379,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1455194

$379,000
09/10/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1455194

—
06/03/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1455194

$379,000

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Public Records for 689 Main Road

Taxable ValueLand$850,000Additions$171,300Total$1,021,300
Tax Record2025$13,022 ($1,085 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,317 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,317 SqFtStories2Lot Size315,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated1870CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0022 L:0007

Schools near 689 Main 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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