70 Island Retreat Road

Active

$485,000

4 beds2 baths1,040 sqft

70 Island Retreat Rd, Swans Island, ME 04685

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Single FamilyProperty Type

1.15 acresLot Size

1972Year Built

$466/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$900/yrHOA Fees

Description

Perched on the hill ,this waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. Boat enthusiasts take note of the opportunity for obtaining a deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. A new 4-bedroom septic system installed in 2026. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect...Perched on the hill ,this waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. Boat enthusiasts take note of the opportunity for obtaining a deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. A new 4-bedroom septic system installed in 2026. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. 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. Find your special spot in Maine.

384 days on Market

Listed by: Elizabeth Ingebritson 207.276.3322 beth@knowlesco.com • The Knowles Company

Last updated: 09/11/2026 09:43 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1638110

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Knowles Company

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$2,878 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,589

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 70 Island Retreat Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,571 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hancock County
Architectural Style: Cottage
Style: Cottage
View: Scenic
Has Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Boat Mooring, Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
Zoning: Shoreland

Building Information

Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 1.15 AC / 50,094 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: Yes
Location: Rural, Subdivision

Page: 330-332
Zoning Overlay: Yes
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.
Latitude: 44.167802
Longitude: -$68.45
Transportation: Deep Water Access
Island: Yes
Water Frontage Owned: 56.0
Water Frontage Shared: 1600.0
Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
Waterfront Amount: $56.00
Water Body Type: Cove, Harbor, Ocean
Water Body Name: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove

Taxes and HOA

Association Fee: $900.00
Association: Yes

Tax Lot: 06
Tax Book Number: 6141
Tax Map Number: 3
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Tax Annual Amount: $2,571.00

Parking

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

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Rural, Subdivided, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.15

Lot Size Area: 1.15
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 50094.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Association, Gravel
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Tree Growth: false
Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1040.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 1040.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Surveyed: Yes
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1972

Building Features

Levels: One
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $466.35

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Wood
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: No Gas
Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Water Heater: Electric

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Fiberglass

Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: Bathtub, Shower
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 4
# Full Baths Level 1: 2
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Not Applicable
Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Has Fireplace: No
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Wood, Wood Stove
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower

Room Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 2: Cathedral Ceiling

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 3: Cathedral Ceiling

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 4: Cathedral Ceiling

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Countertop: Granite

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Heat Stove

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 70 Island Retreat Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 18, 2025	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1638110	$485,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/18/2025	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1638110	$485,000

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

Public Records for 70 Island Retreat Road

Taxable Value

Land

$95,200

Additions

$61,100

Total$156,300

Tax Record

2025

$2,571 ($214 / month)

Home Facts

Lot Size

50,094 SqFt

County

HANCOCK

APN

SWAD M:03 L:06

Schools near 70 Island Retreat Road

This home is within Msad 76.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Swans Island Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	2.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Swans Island Elementary School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi

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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More information about 70 Island Retreat Road, Swans Island, ME 04685

70 Island Retreat Road is a single family home for sale in Swans Island, ME 04685. This property was listed for sale on September 18, 2025 by The Knowles Company, it's currently listed at $485,000. This listing's school district is Msad 76. Nearby schools include Swans Island Elementary School. 70 Island Retreat Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,040 sqft single family home built in 1972.

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