This architect designed house was created to take in the the water view of Frenchman's Bay from every room in the house. From waking up in bed with a view of the water, to cooking in the kitchen one is gifted views of Frenchman's Bay and the sky above. Open layout with cathedral ceiling lets the light pour in. A lofted second floor with two bedrooms benefit from the open concept with water views. The layout on the first floor is cleverly designed with large sliding pocket doors that allow for flexibility of use. The sliding doors are designed to partition off a room that could be used as an office or first floor bedroom. The well designed kitchen opens to the living room and the view beyond. A deck caresses the house and the natural landscape of blueberries and sweet fern, flow down the hillside. Located within minutes to Acadia National Park. Find your place on Mount Desert Island
Active
$895,000
256 Sand Point Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
2beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
2.05 Acres Lot
$856,300 Zestimate®
$546/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days
- 1,468
- 145
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Knowles Company 207276-3322
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1680518
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 186.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 177.66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 12.6
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 124.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 10.6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 130.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 12.9
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 325.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 18
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Slate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,640
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Frenchmans Bay
Lot
- Size: 2.05 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Rural, Open Lot, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BARHM209L008
- Zoning: IresonHillResSewered
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bar Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $546/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $601,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,643
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
Estimated market value
$856,300
$813,000 - $899,000
$2,295/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000$546/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,042 +15.7% | $601,800 |
| 2023 | $5,224 +10.1% | $601,800 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $4,746 +5.3% | $509,200 +10% |
| 2021 | $4,509 | $462,900 |
| 2020 | $4,509 -9.3% | $462,900 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $4,972 +2.5% | $419,600 |
| 2018 | $4,851 +5.5% | $419,600 |
| 2017 | $4,599 +2.2% | $419,600 |
| 2016 | $4,502 +1.3% | $419,600 |
| 2015 | $4,444 +7.6% | $419,600 |
| 2012 | $4,129 +2.5% | $419,600 |
| 2011 | $4,028 +18.9% | $419,600 +10% |
| 2009 | $3,387 | $381,400 |
| 2008 | $3,387 | $381,400 |
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