Crow's Nest: An exceptionally rare waterfront offering. This 1938 shingle-style 6-bedroom, 5-bath cottage was masterfully designed, built, and positioned at the water's edge to offer unparalleled water views. Strategically located on a cobblestone beach and bold rock point, this 2.2 acre property offers absolute privacy with over 365' of shorefront. The formal floor plan was specifically designed to interact with the surrounding natural world. With over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space positioned just a few feet from the shore, Crow's Nest stands alone in its proximity to the water. The original owners ensured that the lapping ocean waters could be heard from nearly every bedroom. This historic cottage offers unobstructed water views of the Eastern Way, Bear Island, and the Western Way. A detached 2-car garage, mooring, and deeded, shared dock are also included.
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$6,200,000
8 Wheelwright Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660
6beds
4,597sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
2.25 Acres Lot
$6,224,200 Zestimate®
$1,349/sqft
$4,070 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,224,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,070/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 17, 2025 at 07:24am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
LandVest, Inc.
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634483
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Features: Built-in Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Attic, Bathtub, Elevator, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Other, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,597
- Total interior livable area: 4,597 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,597
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 365,Waterfrontage Owned: 365
Lot
- Size: 2.25 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Near Town, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: MTDSM003L041
- Zoning: SR2
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Granite
- Roof: Other,Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $6,200,000$1,349/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1634483 | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Pending sale | $6,200,000$1,349/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1634483 | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Contingent | $6,200,000$1,349/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1634483 | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,200,000+5.1%$1,349/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1634483 | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Sold | $5,900,000-11.9%$1,283/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1500362 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,895 +13.7% | $5,795,200 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $47,405 +8.5% | $5,436,300 |
| 2022 | $43,708 +35.3% | $5,436,300 +38.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04660
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mt Desert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi