179 West Bay Road
Islesboro, ME 04848
$455,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,560 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
2,560
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
Description
Sea Glass Farm 18th Century Classic Cape. Built in 1780, this well-crafted, rambling home is likely the oldest on the island. Light and bright, tastefully reimagined for modern convenience while preserving much original charm, . Exposed beam-work, 6/6 windows invite morning and afternoon light year-round. Contemporary kitchen/family room living space for gathering, with lots of nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book. Bonus room for den or office. Three generous bedrooms with a very large...Sea Glass Farm 18th Century Classic Cape. Built in 1780, this well-crafted, rambling home is likely the oldest on the island. Light and bright, tastefully reimagined for modern convenience while preserving much original charm, . Exposed beam-work, 6/6 windows invite morning and afternoon light year-round. Contemporary kitchen/family room living space for gathering, with lots of nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book. Bonus room for den or office. Three generous bedrooms with a very large master suite featuring an ensuite bathroom on the second floor. Great deck on the back overlooking a beautiful back yard edged by woods, a field of wildflowers and apple trees and even a glimpse of the bay. Two-car garage with loft. Centrally located on West Bay Road handy to town, beaches, recreation, and the ferry. An attractive value anytime of the year for $455,000.
- Listed by John Oldham • Island Property
Property Details for 179 West Bay Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleCape
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRural
ViewFields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 10/04/2024 06:24 PM
Property Details for 179 West Bay Road
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1600542 |
| Days on Market | 137 |
| Taxes | $2,937 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1780 |
| Lot Size | 2.50 AC / 108,900 SF |
| County | Waldo County |
Building Information for 179 West Bay Road
Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Property Information for 179 West Bay Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Directions: Ferry Road to stop sign, turn left on West Bay Road. Continue to number 179 on left just past Smith's Landing Road.
- Town: Islesboro
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04848
- County: Waldo
- Geo Latitude: 44.310247
- Geo Longitude: -68.910545
- Tax Lot: 07
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 4062
- Tax Map Number: 20
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: 1314
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,937.00
School Information
- School District: Islesboro Public Schools
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2560.0
- Lot Size Acres: 2.5
- Source of Acreage: Survey
- Building Area Total: 2560.0
- Lot Size Area: 2.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 108900.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 179
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Olive green
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Survey
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1780
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Post & Beam, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Room Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Other: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Laundry Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 179 West Bay Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 179 West Bay Road
Taxable ValueLand$82,500Additions$184,500Total$267,000
Tax Record2024$3,177 ($265 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size108,900 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1780CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0020 L:0007
Schools near 179 West Bay Road
This home is within Islesboro Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Islesboro Central School PublicK to 12 |
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