8 Keel Way
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
$4,500,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,706 Sq. Ft.
$956 / Sq. Ft.
4,706
Sq. Ft.
$956
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Leeward is located along the Western Way, well known by yachters as an ocean passage leading to the entrance of Great Harbor, in the vibrant community of Southwest Harbor. Enjoy this front row seat to the endless island, mountain and boating scenery with lobstering and yacht racing often in the foreground. Soaring windows with a cathedral living room ceiling provide views in a light-filled sitting room featuring a large brick hearth fireplace and handcrafted cabinetry, reminiscent of fine yacht interiors....Leeward is located along the Western Way, well known by yachters as an ocean passage leading to the entrance of Great Harbor, in the vibrant community of Southwest Harbor. Enjoy this front row seat to the endless island, mountain and boating scenery with lobstering and yacht racing often in the foreground. Soaring windows with a cathedral living room ceiling provide views in a light-filled sitting room featuring a large brick hearth fireplace and handcrafted cabinetry, reminiscent of fine yacht interiors. The open kitchen has black granite counters and stainless-steel appliances; a ships' ladder accesses a loft area overlooking the living room with ocean views. This contemporary year-round home has three bedrooms with an additional secluded guest suite over the oversized three-car garage. A large, protected deck provides additional outdoor seating overlooking the water and islands. Additionally, Leeward features a deepwater dock and mooring, providing the type of unfettered access for boating that few properties offer. Thoughtfully planned landscaping provides privacy to this gorgeous setting that frames magnificent ocean and island views. Meticulously designed and maintained inside and out, Leeward offers many of the desirable amenities that discerning buyers are looking for.
- Listed by Story Litchfield • LandVest, Inc.
Property Details for 8 Keel Way
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesHarbor, Ocean
ArchitecturalStyleContemporary
Garage Spaces3.00
GarageYes
ZoningShoreland
ViewFields, Mountain(s), Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2025 10:08 PM
Property Details for 8 Keel Way
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1579961 |
| Days on Market | 407 |
| Taxes | $21,266 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 AC / 55,756 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Building Information for 8 Keel Way
Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
Property Information for 8 Keel Way
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean, Western Way
- Town: Southwest Harbor
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04679
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.25423
- Geo Longitude: -68.294331
- Road Frontage Type: Private
- Tax Lot: 65
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Right of Way: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 142.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 142.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Deed: Yes
- Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Storage
- Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 5428
- Tax Map Number: 18
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: 1021
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,266.45
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Oil: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1330.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3376.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.28
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 4706.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.28
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 55756.8
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 8
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 7.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 2.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 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
- 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: 1990
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Existing on Site
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:3 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished, Full, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Pantry, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Central Air, A/C Units, Multi Units
- Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 7
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 8 Keel Way
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8 Keel Way
Taxable ValueLand$1,519,000Additions$1,415,300Total$2,934,300
Tax Record2024$26,467 ($2,206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,596 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,596 SqFtStories1Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990CountyHANCOCKAPNSOUR M:018 L:065Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8 Keel Way
This home is within Mt Desert Community School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pemetic Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Mt Desert Island High School Public9 to 12 |
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