949 Main Road

Closed 7/21/21
Closed 7/21/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$440,000
3 beds1,089 sqft
949 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Single FamilyProperty Type
34.8 acresLot Size
1870Year Built
$404/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

In recent history known as TLC Farm, this circa 1870 Greek Revival farmhouse, with some original details remaining, is in need of complete renovation. Meadows and woods, farm pond and easy access to the elevated house sites near the Ryder's Cove water frontage are accessed by existing Lois Lane. Lois Lane, the original woods road, continues through the woods of spruce and pine to the site of Mill Dam located on Mill Cove, which was used as saw and grist mill in the past, however no building remains....In recent history known as TLC Farm, this circa 1870 Greek Revival farmhouse, with some original details remaining, is in need of complete renovation. Meadows and woods, farm pond and easy access to the elevated house sites near the Ryder's Cove water frontage are accessed by existing Lois Lane. Lois Lane, the original woods road, continues through the woods of spruce and pine to the site of Mill Dam located on Mill Cove, which was used as saw and grist mill in the past, however no building remains. This one of a kind property is suitable for a sub-division with several potential house sites taking advantage of water views and access to both coves as well as numerous suitable uses for a year round use such as family compound, farming, horse farm etc., Or just simply enjoying island living away from it all, but only 20 minutes ferry ride to mainland. Come and see this property with a great potential.
  • Listed by: Jarmila Volena 207.236.9626 emerrifield@jaretcohn.com • RE/MAX JARET & COHN
Listing closed: 07/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1471123

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Property Information for 949 Main Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,863 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • View: Fields, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Rural
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 34.80 AC / 1,515,888 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Rural
  • Page: 186
  • Directions: From Ferry Road onto Main Road, number 949 on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.345539
  • Longitude: -$68.90
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 1900.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller
  • Waterfront Amount: $1,900.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Ryder's Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000025-000000-000020
  • Tax Lot: 0020
  • Tax Book Number: 1614
  • Tax Map Number: 0025
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,863.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Farm, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 34.8
  • Lot Size Area: 34.8
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1515888.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 924.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Agricultural, Farm, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1089.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1089.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1870
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Pink
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $482.09
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range
  • Appliances Included: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Appliances: another microwave and small refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Radiant, Hot Water, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 949 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1471123

$440,000—
May 5, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1471123

—
Sep 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1471123

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1471123

$440,000
05/05/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1471123

—
09/16/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1471123

$525,000

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

Public Records for 949 Main Road

Taxable ValueLand$133,900Additions$125,300Total$259,200
Tax Record2025$3,305 ($275 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,437,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated1870CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0025 L:0020

Schools near 949 Main Road

This home is within Islesboro Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Islesboro Central School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Islesboro Central School
PublicK to 12

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