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517 Ferry Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
About this home
This year round home sits on 2+ acres, has 210± feet of shorefront, remarkable western views, and the island's ferry is so close - just a 1/2 mile - you may walk to it! This property is nestled privately amongst well established and fenced in perennial gardens, a variety of flowering bushes and trees. Enjoy easy living and entertaining in this home's open concept living and dining rooms, enclosed porch facing the water, and South facing glass enclosed four season sun room. Three bedrooms and two baths. Amenities include available one floor living, a whole house generator, wood stove, deck, and built in bookshelves. Out buildings include a garage with a workshop that has a wood stove and enclosed garden/wood shed. There is a three bay car port with overhead storage, and utility building.
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Sale history for 517 Ferry Rd
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$198/sq ft
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$248/sq ft
Tax history for 517 Ferry Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Mud Room
- Level: First
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Features: Heat Stove
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Sunroom
- Level: First
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Room 7 Information
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: First
- Room 8 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Other, Storage
- Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Other Equipment: Generator
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Log Siding, Log
- Roof: Shingle
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Exterior Features
- Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1983
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $95,832
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.2
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Other Location, Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront: Yes
- Island: Yes
- Water Body Name: West Penobscot Bay
- Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
- Water View: Yes
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,859
- Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Electric
Location
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 517 Ferry Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
- Directions: 1/2 mile from the Islesboro Ferry. Property on the left at #517 Ferry Road.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,368
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 2.36 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1983
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Waldo County
- APN: 529205
Around this home
Schools
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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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Home values near 517 Ferry Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1804 Sq. Ft. | $957,653 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1768 Sq. Ft. | $2,024,717 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 1 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $717,698 |
1 Beds | 1 Baths | 900 Sq. Ft. | $584,598 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1384 Sq. Ft. | — |
2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 825 Sq. Ft. | $650,500 |
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