8 Wheelwright Way

Closed 9/15/25
Closed 9/15/25
58-8WheelwrightWay-NEH-KS
Sold
Last Sold Price
$6,200,000
6 beds4,597 sqft
8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04662
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.25 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$1,349/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just...Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. The original owners ensured that the lapping ocean waters could be heard from nearly every bedroom. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared dock are also included.
  • Listed by: Abigail Curless 207.801.1199 acurless@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 09/15/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1634483

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 8 Wheelwright Way

Property Details
  • Taxes: $55,009 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Style: Shingle
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: SR2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 2.25 AC / 98,010 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Town
  • Page: 837
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Please no drive-bys, this home is located on a quiet private road and the additional traffic is a burden to the neighbors. Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
  • Latitude: 44.291176
  • Longitude: -$68.28
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Major Road Access, Near Airport
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 365.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $365.00
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MTDS-000003-000000-000041
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Book Number: 7158
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: $55,008.51
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Off Street
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.25
  • Lot Size Area: 2.25
  • Lot Size Source: Deed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 98010.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Private Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4597.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4597.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1938
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Granite, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $1,348.71
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Deeded, Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Other, Shingle, Wood
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Elevator Passenger, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Appliances: Refrigerator 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 3
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 2
  • Rooms Total: 14
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Partial, Unfinished, Slab
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Features: Elevator Passenger, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom 6: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Burning Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block, Other
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2: Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
Other Room 3
  • Other Room 3: Other Room 3
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
Other Room 4
  • Other Room 4: Other Room 4
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 8 Wheelwright Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1634483

$6,200,000—
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1634483

$6,200,000—
Oct 1, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1500362

$5,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1634483

$6,200,000
08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1634483

$6,200,000
10/01/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1500362

$5,900,000

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

Public Records for 8 Wheelwright Way

Taxable ValueLand$4,900,100Additions$2,054,200Total$6,954,300
Tax Record2025$55,009 ($4,584 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,597 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,597 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt375 SqFtStories2Lot Size98,010 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningSR2CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:003 L:041

Schools near 8 Wheelwright Way

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: 8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04662
$6,200,000
6
4,597
98,010
9 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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2
2
3,052
76,230
2 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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119 Peabody Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04662
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6
6,339
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$3,000,000
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