OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2025 for $440K

$406,843

•

2,560

sq ft

179 W Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1780Year Built

2.5 acresLot Size

$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Oldham • Island Property

Bought with John Oldham • Island Property

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•Source:MREIS #1600542

Redfin Estimate

$406,843

$33K since sold in January 2025$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 29.8% lower than the average sale price ($579K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$550,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,463 sq ft
1025 Douglas Dr, Northport, ME 04849
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft
568 Bluff Rd, Northport, ME 04849
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$360,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,300 sq ft
21-23 Harborside Rd, Harborside, ME 04642
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$635,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,970 sq ft
45 Sandy Point Rd, Stockton Springs, ME 04981
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$345,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,200 sq ft
108 Derby Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$935,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
75 Court St, Belfast, ME 04915

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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

1 MoM

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Sale history for 179 W Bay Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1600542

Jan 23, 2025

Sold

$440,000

$172/sq ft

Aug 15, 2024

Listed

$455,000

$178/sq ft

MREIS #1256412

May 25, 2016

Sold

$135,000

$53/sq ft

Mar 29, 2016

Listed

$149,000

$58/sq ft

MREIS #1256442

Mar 29, 2016

Listed

$549,000

$214/sq ft

MREIS #1230916

Jul 29, 2015

Listed

$195,000

$76/sq ft

MREIS #974446

May 7, 2010

Listed

$199,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,404 (+7.1%)

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2024

$3,177 (+8.2%)

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2023

$2,937

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2022

$2,936 (+2.0%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2021

$2,879 (+3.8%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2020

$2,773 (+2.1%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2019

$2,716 (+1.8%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2018

$2,667 (+3.5%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2017

$2,577 (−64.4%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2016

$7,244 (+5.2%)

$275,100 + $185,100

$460,200

2015

$6,885 (+9.3%)

$275,100 + $185,100

$460,200

2012

$6,299

$320,500 + $215,600

$536,100

Tax history for 179 W Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,404 (+7.1%)

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2024

$3,177 (+8.2%)

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2023

$2,937

$82,500 + $184,500

$267,000

2022

$2,936 (+2.0%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2021

$2,879 (+3.8%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2020

$2,773 (+2.1%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2019

$2,716 (+1.8%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2018

$2,667 (+3.5%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2017

$2,577 (−64.4%)

$82,900 + $80,200

$163,100

2016

$7,244 (+5.2%)

$275,100 + $185,100

$460,200

2015

$6,885 (+9.3%)

$275,100 + $185,100

$460,200

2012

$6,299

$320,500 + $215,600

$536,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,280

Year built

1780

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Waldo County

APN

529541

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
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room 1 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: First

Room 4 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 7 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First

Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Other Equipment

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,560
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1780
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,560

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $108,900
Lot Size (Acres): 2.5
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Town, Neighborhood, Rural, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,937
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric

Location

School Information
High School District: Islesboro Public Schools

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 179 W Bay Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
Directions: Ferry Road to stop sign, turn left on West Bay Road. Continue to number 179 on left just past Smith's Landing Road.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 529541

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Islesboro Central School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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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 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

71% 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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Islesboro, ME • 04848

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Estimated sale price

$387,000 – $468,000

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Home values near 179 W Bay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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121 West Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$407,553

Address	Redfin Estimate
194 West Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$558,871
198 West Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$427,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
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