Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,100 sqft
83 Island Retreat Rd, Swans Island, ME 04685
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$67/moHOA Fees

Description

Architect designed oceanfront, contemporary cottage style home on Back Cove of Mackerel Cove. Wonderful natural light and open living with cathedral ceilings in bedrooms & loft. Very tranquil setting in the Island Retreat area with common dock and moorings.Architect designed oceanfront, contemporary cottage style home on Back Cove of Mackerel Cove. Wonderful natural light and open living with cathedral ceilings in bedrooms & loft. Very tranquil setting in the Island Retreat area with common dock and moorings.
  • Listed by: Christal Applin 207.667.7423 steve@acadiarealtygroup.com • Acadia Realty Group
Listing closed: 08/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1417706

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$450,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

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Location

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Property Information for 83 Island Retreat Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,747 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Subdivision Name: Island Retreat
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural, Subdivision
  • Page: 271-277
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Bass Harbor, take Swans Island ferry to island. Once on island, take right at end of Ferry Road to North Road. Island Retreat is on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.166915
  • Longitude: -$68.45
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 250.0
  • Water Frontage Shared: 1600.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $250.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove
  • Water Body Name: Mackerel Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $67.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Book Number: 1307
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,747.06
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Off Street
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Wooded, Rural, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association, Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Open, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2100.0
  • Building Area Total: 2100.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: Other Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1982
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Color: Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $123.33
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Cathedral Ceiling
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Property History for 83 Island Retreat Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1417706

$240,000
Jun 13, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1417706

Jun 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1417706

$259,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1417706

$240,000
06/13/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1417706

06/01/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1417706

$259,000

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

Public Records for 83 Island Retreat Road

Taxable ValueLand$149,000Additions$151,300Total$300,300
Tax Record2025$4,940 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNSWAD M:03 L:08

Schools near 83 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 83 Island Retreat Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
$240,000
3
2,100
87,120
$620,000
3
1,120
224,769
$312,500
2
937
91,476
$425,000
2
750
40,510
113,256
$662,000
4
2,544
83,199

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