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    1159 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

    4beds
    2,680sqft
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    $5,044/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1830
    17.19 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $298/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two car garage
    The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, set high on the north end of the island with inviting views over its nearly 18 private and mostly wooded acres with trails leading to over 700 feet of sandy beach on the eastern shore of Islesboro. As the back of this stately home opens to a sprawling lawn with the views over tree tops east to Penobscot Bay, the Bluff House's privacy, quiet neighborhood, and bucolic feel beckon a time long ago. Set up island, this home is in close proximity to the island's community center, places of interest, and activities. This 1800's, 4 bedroom, 3 bath property has many renovations and updates complete with new engineered European White Oak flooring, new structural support system under the kitchen, new lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms, and new plumbing stubbed and ready to go. Currently the kitchen and two of the bathrooms are ready for your own touch and completion! There are generous yet comfortable spaces to enjoy - family room, living room, dining room, library/study - at the Bluff House with its architectural elements echoing an age of simplicity and elegance, while its systems and structures have been updated during thoughtful and meticulous renovation creating a distinguished, historic home of notable character with modern convenience, including a two car garage - with sub flooring in place and could be finished as an office, studio, or other space -, 10kw generator, and high speed internet. A perfect island home ready for year round living or seasonal retreat.
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    Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1667831MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Family room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Library
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Zoned
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator
      Features
      • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
      • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Dirt Floor,Full,Partial,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,680
      • Total interior livable area: 2,680 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,680
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Gravel, Other, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic
      • Body of water: Penobscot Bay, Parker Cove, Coombs Cove
      • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 732,Waterfrontage Owned: 732
      Lot
      • Size: 17.19 Acres
      • Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Other, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: ISBRM0030L0020
      • Zoning: Shoreland Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Greek Revival
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Stone, Granite, Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1830

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Islesboro

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $298/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $885,400
      • Annual tax amount: $11,289
      • Date on market: 6/18/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$799,000+0.1%$298/sqft
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        1/1/2026Listing removed$798,000$298/sqft
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        10/8/2025Price change$798,000-2%$298/sqft
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        9/24/2025Price change$814,000-1.2%$304/sqft
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        9/12/2025Price change$824,000-1.2%$307/sqft
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        8/29/2025Price change$834,000-1.2%$311/sqft
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        8/20/2025Price change$844,000-1.2%$315/sqft
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        8/6/2025Price change$854,000-1.2%$319/sqft
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        7/22/2025Price change$864,000-2.3%$322/sqft
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        5/20/2025Price change$884,000-1.7%$330/sqft
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        3/29/2025Listed for sale$899,000-4.3%$335/sqft
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        3/20/2025Listing removed$939,000$350/sqft
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        10/22/2024Price change$939,000-5.1%$350/sqft
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        9/30/2024Price change$989,000+4.7%$369/sqft
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        11/3/2022Pending sale$945,000+5%$353/sqft
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        11/2/2022Sold$900,000-4.8%$336/sqft
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        9/20/2022Contingent$945,000$353/sqft
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        6/16/2022Listed for sale$945,000+136.3%$353/sqft
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        12/16/2020Sold$400,000+11.1%$149/sqft
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        9/18/2017Sold$360,000$134/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$10,536 +8.2%$885,400
        2023$9,739 +56.1%$885,400 +155.5%
        2022$6,239 +2%$346,600
        2021$6,117 $346,600
        2020$6,117 +6%$346,600
        2019$5,771 +1.8%$346,600
        2018$5,667 +3.5%$346,600
        2017$5,476 +0.4%$346,600
        2016$5,455 +5.2%$346,600
        2015$5,185 +5.9%$346,600 -14.2%
        2014$4,898 $403,800 +21%
        2008-- $333,600
        2006-- $333,600
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