This year-round waterfront home on Sprague's Beach at Turtle Head Cove is well suited for most anyone - retire here, enjoy it as a second home, offer it as a vacation rental, or live in it year round. Relish views of West Penobscot Bay from your expansive front lawn, covered front porch, & from almost every window. Venture out to your own beach & get on the water! Spend time relaxing, playing, gardening on your spacious lawn. Walk or bicycle up to Turtle Head preserve & trails. Easy living & entertaining in this home! First floor offers open concept design w/ a gourmet kitchen at the center w/ direct access to the back deck, formal dining room, double living room w/ fireplace & direct access to back deck & front covered porch & deck, a mud/laundry room & direct access to the spacious garage. Second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, incl. an ensuite Master bedroom & library/office w/ fireplace. 9ft ceilings, wide & sweeping staircase & hallways, hardwood floors, crown molding throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1.51 acresLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Lynch• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Alicia Goodwin• Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
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Market trends in 04848, ME
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
95.6%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$465K
$40K MoM
Avg. days on market
140d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1505 Meadow Pond Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1437098
Sep 8, 2020
Sold
$440,000
$144/sq ft
Oct 23, 2019
Listed
$450,000
$148/sq ft
MREIS #1313832
Aug 4, 2017
Price Changed
$499,900
$164/sq ft
Jul 18, 2017
Price Changed
$515,000
$169/sq ft
Jun 21, 2017
Listed
$525,000
$172/sq ft
MREIS #1137381
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$549,000
$180/sq ft
MREIS #1099133
Jun 26, 2013
Listed
$599,000
$196/sq ft
MREIS #749958
Jun 7, 2005
Listed
$779,000
$255/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,157 (+7.1%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2024
$7,614 (+8.2%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2023
$7,038 (+6.9%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2022
$6,581 (+2.0%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2021
$6,453 (+3.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2020
$6,215 (+2.1%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2019
$6,087 (+1.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2018
$5,978 (+3.5%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2017
$5,776 (+0.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2016
$5,728 (+5.2%)
$151,300 + $212,600
$363,900
2015
$5,444 (+9.8%)
$151,300 + $212,600
$363,900
2012
$4,957
$176,300 + $245,600
$421,900
Tax history for 1505 Meadow Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,157 (+7.1%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2024
$7,614 (+8.2%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2023
$7,038 (+6.9%)
$249,600 + $390,200
$639,800
2022
$6,581 (+2.0%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2021
$6,453 (+3.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2020
$6,215 (+2.1%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2019
$6,087 (+1.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2018
$5,978 (+3.5%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2017
$5,776 (+0.8%)
$151,300 + $214,300
$365,600
2016
$5,728 (+5.2%)
$151,300 + $212,600
$363,900
2015
$5,444 (+9.8%)
$151,300 + $212,600
$363,900
2012
$4,957
$176,300 + $245,600
$421,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,548
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Waldo County
APN
529934
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Common
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, 2 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 2 Information
Type: Library
Level: Second
Features: Built-Ins, Gas Fireplace
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Built-Ins, Closet, Full Bath, Soaking Tub
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
Flooring: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,050
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1994
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,050
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $65,775.60
Lot Size (Acres): 1.51
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other Location, Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Right of Way, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Shoreland/Res
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
Water Body Type: Bay, Cove, Harbor, Ocean
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,978
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1505 Meadow Pond Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
Directions: From Ferry, make a left onto West Bay Road. At end of West Bay Road turn left onto Main Road. When you arrive at the fork in the road take the left fork onto Meadow Pond Road. Look for house on right at the end of the beach.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,548
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 529934
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Islesboro Central School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
57% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$760,000 – $920,000
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