MOVE IN READY, folks! This well kept and maintained home offers comfortable and low cost living, all on 4.39 ACRES. Nicely set back from the road and well landscaped, this property is at the North end of the Island, in the quiet, rural end of town; yet only 6 miles to the Ferry Terminal. Open concept floor plan of kitchen, dining and living. Primary bedroom features a private, full bath. Outside, enjoy your spacious 8 x 16' deck to entertain, grill your favorites and just lounge with your morning coffee. Home is connected to a whole house generator. A 10 x 14' workshop is an added bonus, plus a 5 x 10' shed for the riding mower and tools! Don't delay on this folks. If you've been looking for a low maintenance and cost way to live, you just found it here. Call Today!
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Market trends in 04848, ME
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
95.3%
+0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$60K MoM
Avg. days on market
134d
14 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
3 MoM
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Sale history for 1196 Main Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1595065
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$307,000
$291/sq ft
Jun 28, 2024
Listed
$345,000
$327/sq ft
MREIS #1562507
Dec 18, 2023
Sold
$275,000
$260/sq ft
Sep 10, 2023
Price Changed
$299,000
$283/sq ft
Aug 5, 2023
Price Changed
$315,000
$298/sq ft
Jun 17, 2023
Listed
$335,000
$317/sq ft
+31
North Islesboro, the quiet rural end of town. Neat as a pin, two-bedroom, two full bath modular home nestled back from the road. Open concept cathedral ceilinged kitchen, dining, living room and office, hobby, or study. Well maintained inside and out. Broadband internet and propane generator so you'll always be on. Wonderful sunny spot and landscaping on over four acres of lawn and woods with room to expand. Garden spot and sylvan paths. Large 8x16 deck with awning for morning coffee and birds stopping by one of handcrafted bird houses. 10x14 workshop and 5x10 shed for your riding mower. When the leaves are gone, take a peak at ocean on the horizon. Compare Islesboro inventory and you'll find real value here with peace of mind. Newly priced; $299,000!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,006 (+7.2%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2024
$1,872 (+8.2%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2023
$1,730 (+8.5%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2022
$1,595 (+2.0%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2021
$1,564 (+3.9%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2020
$1,506 (+2.1%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2019
$1,475 (+1.8%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2018
$1,449 (+3.5%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2017
$1,400 (+0.4%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2016
$1,395 (+5.3%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2015
$1,325 (+11.1%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2012
$1,193
$63,300 + $38,200
$101,500
Tax history for 1196 Main Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,006 (+7.2%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2024
$1,872 (+8.2%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2023
$1,730 (+8.5%)
$92,000 + $65,300
$157,300
2022
$1,595 (+2.0%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2021
$1,564 (+3.9%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2020
$1,506 (+2.1%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2019
$1,475 (+1.8%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2018
$1,449 (+3.5%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2017
$1,400 (+0.4%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2016
$1,395 (+5.3%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2015
$1,325 (+11.1%)
$54,400 + $34,200
$88,600
2012
$1,193
$63,300 + $38,200
$101,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.