70 Island Retreat Rd
$485,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,040 Sq. Ft.
$466 / Sq. Ft.
1,040
Sq. Ft.
$466
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Perched on the hill ,this seasonal waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy company, the water view and the night sky. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove for your boat as well. Find your...Perched on the hill ,this seasonal waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy company, the water view and the night sky. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove for your boat as well. Find your special spot in Maine.
- Listed by Elizabeth Ingebritson • The Knowles Company • 207 276-3322
Property Details for 70 Island Retreat Road
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleCottage
GarageNo
ZoningShoreland
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2025 05:39 PM
Property Details for 70 Island Retreat Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1638110 |
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Taxes | $2,571 / year |
| HOA Fees | $900 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 AC / 50,094 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 70 Island Retreat Road
Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,686 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,397
Property Taxes
$214
HOA Dues
$75
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Property Information for 70 Island Retreat Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Water Body Name: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove
- Zip Code: 3811
- Directions: From Bass Harbor take ferry to Swans Island.Atlantic Rd to North Rd to Island Retreat subdivision. 70 is on the left and sits up the hill.
- Town: Swans Island
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04685
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.167802
- Geo Longitude: -68.45486
- Tax Lot: 06
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Location:Subdivision: Yes
- Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 56.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 56.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: 1,600.00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 6141
- Tax Map Number: 3
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: 001549755
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,571.00
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1040.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.15
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1040.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.15
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 50094.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 70
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
- Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 2.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1972
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Fiberglass
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: None, Not Applicable
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Wood Stove
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Room Total: 6
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Property History for 70 Island Retreat Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1638110 | $485,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1638110 | $485,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 70 Island Retreat Road
Taxable ValueLand$95,200Additions$61,100Total$156,300
Tax Record2024$2,212 ($184 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size50,094 SqFtCountyHANCOCKAPNSWAD M:03 L:06
Schools near 70 Island Retreat Road
This home is within Msad 76.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Swans Island Elementary School PublicK to 8 |
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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