Brookside is a beautifully appointed home in the desirable Denning Brook neighborhood of Somesville Maine. Set along the banks of Denning Brook, with its gently meandering waterway and the soothing sound of flowing water, the property offers an exceptional sense of peace and natural beauty. Winding paths throughout the 2.68-acre grounds further enhance the privacy and serenity of this idyllic setting. This central location, is only minutes from the hiking trails of Acadia National Park and provides easy access to the shops and restaurants of MDI.
This immaculately maintained residence features four bedrooms and three full baths, along with a thoughtfully designed open kitchen complete with updated appliances and granite countertops. The home also offers a comfortable dining room and a spacious living room centered around a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Doors open to a generous front deck, while a smaller rear deck provides a shaded retreat during the summer months. Additional amenities include hardwood and tile flooring, a new whole-house generator, two heat pumps, high-speed internet, a radon mitigation system, a three-car garage, and a large, dry walk-out basement. As an added benefit, the Town of Mount Desert is in the final stages of assuming ownership of Denning Brook Road, transferring road maintenance costs from the homeowners association to the town.
Active
$929,000
17 Denning Brook Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
4beds
2,016sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
2.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three-car garageComfortable dining roomWood-burning stoveGranite countertopsLarge dry walk-out basementHardwood and tile flooringFour bedrooms
- 7 days |
- 632 |
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1669428
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 22
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 285.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16.8
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,016
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.68 Acres
- Features: Rural, Suburban, Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: MTDSM010L193005
- Zoning: RW3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Saltbox
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,531
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $929,000+158.1%$461/sqft |
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| 11/14/2011 | Sold | $360,000-7.5%$179/sqft |
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| 8/31/2011 | Price change | $389,000-7.2%$193/sqft |
Source: The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty #1011537 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2011 | Price change | $419,000+3.5%$208/sqft |
Source: The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty #1011537 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2011 | Listed for sale | $405,000$201/sqft |
Source: The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty #1011537 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,643 +6.6% | $391,700 |
| 2023 | $3,416 +8.5% | $391,700 |
| 2022 | $3,149 +6.3% | $391,700 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $2,963 +3.4% | $359,100 |
| 2020 | $2,866 +0.4% | $359,100 |
| 2019 | $2,855 +3.7% | $359,100 |
| 2018 | $2,754 +3.3% | $359,100 |
| 2017 | $2,665 +2.1% | $359,100 |
| 2016 | $2,611 -1.4% | $359,100 -3.6% |
| 2015 | $2,649 +4.9% | $372,600 |
| 2013 | $2,526 +9.7% | $372,600 |
| 2012 | $2,303 +6% | $372,600 |
| 2010 | $2,172 -0.4% | $372,600 |
| 2009 | $2,180 -9.3% | $372,600 -11.6% |
| 2008 | $2,403 | $421,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04660
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mt Desert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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- Maine
- Hancock County
- Mount Desert
- 04660
- 17 Denning Brook Road





