Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
South Bristol, ME 04568
$4,985,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,500 Sq. Ft.
$1,994 / Sq. Ft.
2,500
Sq. Ft.
$1,994
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Birch Island is a spectacular and historic island estate in a stunning setting with panoramic views of Johns Bay towards Pemaquid Point and out to the open ocean. The 11.42± acre island sanctuary offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic significance that work together to promote a coveted Maine experience. Accessed by a private, gated footbridge from the mainland, the property includes a charming and historic main house, a guest cabin, and additional versatile outbuildings. The main house,...Birch Island is a spectacular and historic island estate in a stunning setting with panoramic views of Johns Bay towards Pemaquid Point and out to the open ocean. The 11.42± acre island sanctuary offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic significance that work together to promote a coveted Maine experience. Accessed by a private, gated footbridge from the mainland, the property includes a charming and historic main house, a guest cabin, and additional versatile outbuildings. The main house, fondly referred to as the Emily Means House, is an architecturally significant residence designed by New York City architect Samuel R. T. Very for horticulturalist Emily Means. The interior of the home is both comfortable and elegant, with period details that have been lovingly incorporated into generations of family gatherings. Maintained walking paths connect the buildings and meander through areas of attractive woods and historic gardens, offering varying vantage points for enjoying the views. 3,987± feet of shoreline consists of rocky ledge dotted with tidal pools, a lovely cove, and several pocket sand and pebble beaches. Birch Island, private yet located just a stone's throw from Rutherford Island in South Bristol, is being offered for sale for the first time in over 80 years.
- Listed by Joseph Sortwell • LandVest, Inc.
- Listed by Lewis Wheelwright • LandVest, Inc.
Property Details for Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesCove, Bay, Ocean
ArchitecturalStyleOther Style
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningShoreland
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 01/18/2025 10:09 PM
Property Details for Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1595695 |
| Days on Market | 240 |
| Taxes | $17,044 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1914 |
| Lot Size | 11.42 AC / 497,455 SF |
| County | Lincoln County |
Building Information for Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size11.42 AC / 497,455 SF
Property Information for Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Johns Bay
- Town: South Bristol
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04568
- County: Lincoln
- Geo Latitude: 43.848701
- Geo Longitude: -69.549378
- Road Frontage Type: Private
- Tax Lot: 24 and 23A
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Near Country Club: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 3,987.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 3,987.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Other: Yes
- Source of Water Frontage:Waterfront Other Source: GIS
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Off Site, Detached, Storage
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 4941/4941
- Tax Map Number: 10
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: Lots23A&24BirchIslandSouthBristol04568
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $17,043.61
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2500.0
- Lot Size Acres: 11.42
- Source of Acreage: Other
- Building Area Total: 2500.0
- Lot Size Area: 11.42
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 497455.2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 2324
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
- Property Information:Acreage Other Source: GIS
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- 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
- 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: 1914
Utilities
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Existing on Site
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Masonry, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Interior Features
- Basement: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
- Room Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Second
Property History for Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near Lts 23-a&24 Lts 23-a&24 Birch Island
This home is within South Bristol Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Bristol Elementary School PublicPK to 8 |
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