If you have been looking for a private waterfront property on gorgeous Penobscot Bay, with unobstructed waterviews from nearly every room and your own private beach, look no further! This beautiful year-round 3Bd/3Bath home with first floor living, finished lower level, a potential 4th bedroom, and ocean-facing decks spanning the length of the main floor and lower level has been tastefully and meticulously updated with a new roof, new modern kitchen, kitchen appliances, quarts countertop, navy Schuler kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanity with cultured marble countertop, commode, hickory floors on the 2nd floor and lower-level bedroom, fossilized bamboo floors on the 1st floor, Anderson doors and sliders, Smith and Noble blinds, bookcases and fresh paint throughout. This property is all about the views! Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck watching the schooners go by; sip a glass of wine at the end of the day in front of the propane stove marveling at the breathtaking sunsets or soak up the sun on your own private beach. Deep water access available for your future mooring and dock. And don't forget to enjoy kayaking right off your own beach. Islesboro has broadband internet, markets, cafe, health center, community center, gym, a highly-rated K-12 school, preschool, public beach, library, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, playground, many hiking trails, and much more. Close to Camden, Belfast and Rockport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Wendy Huntington Evans• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
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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
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 447 Ferry Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1585714
May 30, 2024
Sold
$1,195,000
$520/sq ft
Apr 13, 2024
Listed
$1,195,000
$520/sq ft
MREIS #1471962
Sep 21, 2021
Sold
$750,000
$326/sq ft
Oct 7, 2020
Listed
$765,000
$333/sq ft
+60
Do you enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, boating or hanging out on the beach? How about just peaceful mornings soaking up views of the ocean or early evenings having a glass of wine while watching spectacular sunsets over the bay? Do you collect sea glass - how much better from your very own beach? Or, are you simply looking to get away from the city?? This privately situated, year-round home on the coast of Islesboro facing the Penobscot Bay with 3 spacious bedrooms, a potential 4th large bedroom, 3 full baths (one on each floor), first floor living, xlg windows throughout so you never miss views of the bay, over 200ft of direct waterfront, possibility of having your own deep water dock is just what you need to enjoy vacations with your family and friends or peaceful year-round living. Also makes a great investment property. Only 3 miles off the coast of Lincolnville, a 20-minute ferry ride makes it easy to visit Camden, Belfast, and Rockport, as well as access airports in Bangor and Portland. This might be an island, but it has everything you need: broadband internet, a highly-rated school, markets, cafe, fire/police depts, and a health center with on-call staff. Islesboro is a welcoming, caring community that it is easy to live on and work from. FaceTime and Zoom showings always available.
MREIS #1466524
Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$765,000
$333/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,985 (−3.5%)
$490,600 + $292,500
$783,100
2024
$10,346 (+8.2%)
$490,600 + $378,800
$869,400
2023
$9,563 (+4.9%)
$490,600 + $378,800
$869,400
2022
$9,117 (+2.0%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2021
$8,940 (+3.8%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2020
$8,611 (+2.1%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2019
$8,433 (+1.8%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2018
$8,281 (+3.5%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2017
$8,003 (+0.4%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2016
$7,972 (+5.2%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2015
$7,577 (+9.3%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2012
$6,933
$303,800 + $286,200
$590,000
Tax history for 447 Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,985 (−3.5%)
$490,600 + $292,500
$783,100
2024
$10,346 (+8.2%)
$490,600 + $378,800
$869,400
2023
$9,563 (+4.9%)
$490,600 + $378,800
$869,400
2022
$9,117 (+2.0%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2021
$8,940 (+3.8%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2020
$8,611 (+2.1%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2019
$8,433 (+1.8%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2018
$8,281 (+3.5%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2017
$8,003 (+0.4%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2016
$7,972 (+5.2%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2015
$7,577 (+9.3%)
$260,800 + $245,700
$506,500
2012
$6,933
$303,800 + $286,200
$590,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Waldo County
APN
529233
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Reclaimed, Common, On Site
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Features: Full Bath
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Room 6 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Features: Utility Room
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Finished, Full