East Bay is an exceptional coastal estate offering the perfect blend of a private summer retreat and a tranquil year-round residence. Set on more than five secluded acres with 430 feet of pristine, accessible waterfront, the property enjoys an elevated position above the scenic shoreline, where beautifully curated gardens and mature landscaping frame sweeping views across Penobscot Bay and its islands. The residence unfolds along a gently sloping bluff, capturing spectacular water vistas from nearly every room and outdoor living space. Originally built as a post-and-beam home around 2000, East Bay has been thoughtfully transformed over time. Its current design, inspired by the timeless coastal architecture of Royal Barry Wills, combines classic New England character with understated sophistication. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers a seamless balance of formal and informal spaces. Highlights include a first-floor primary suite with a private sitting room and office, multiple guest suites, inviting sitting rooms, a library, additional office spaces, a wine cellar, exercise room, updated mechanical systems, air conditioning, a generator, and a carport. The outdoor amenities are equally impressive. A heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna are perfectly positioned to maximize the breathtaking waterfront setting and views, while a custom-built staircase provides direct access to the property's private beach. Evoking the charm and grandeur of Islesboro's historic summer cottages, East Bay is a rare legacy property--an extraordinary expression of Maine's rugged coastal beauty, enduring craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Explore the 3D tour and floor plans for a fully immersive experience of this remarkable estate.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
5.25 acresLot Size
$609Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Lynch• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Located south of Dark Harbor Village with stunning views over East Penobscot Bay, East Bay is a beautifully designed and skillfully crafted waterfront home built in the tradition of a grand coastal Maine estate. Privately sited on 4.2± acres with 390 ± feet of shorefront, the residence was first built in 2000 as a large post-and-beam barn with an apartment. It was expanded two times, the final renovation and redesign based on the architecture of Royal Barry Wills, and the year-round house now features over 10,000± square feet of living space with six bedrooms, including a main floor master suite. The residence is open and inviting with elegant living spaces defined by high ceilings, multiple fireplaces and exposed-wood beams that capture the essence of a historic Islesboro summer cottage with contemporary amenities. The landscape combines formal gardens with fields of wildflowers, an in-ground swimming pool and the broad views encompass the islands of East Penobscot Bay, North Haven and the open ocean to the south. Permits have been approved for the installation of a deep-water dock.
MREIS #1483182
Mar 1, 2021
Listed
$4,495,000
$476/sq ft
MREIS #1321528
Aug 12, 2017
Listed
$4,875,000
$516/sq ft
MREIS #855223
Jun 28, 2007
Listed
$2,500,000
$265/sq ft
MREIS #790049
Apr 8, 2006
Listed
$2,950,000
$312/sq ft
MREIS #772419
Nov 4, 2005
Listed
$3,400,000
$360/sq ft
MREIS #632069
Jun 17, 2003
Listed
$3,400,000
$360/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$29,685 (+3.5%)
$616,700 + $1,198,900
$1,815,600
2017
$28,686 (+0.4%)
$616,700 + $1,198,900
$1,815,600
2016
$28,578 (+5.2%)
$616,700 + $1,198,900
$1,815,600
2015
$27,161 (+25.8%)
$616,700 + $1,198,900
$1,815,600
2012
$21,592
$718,400 + $1,119,200
$1,837,600
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.34 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
7,852
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
0
Total Sq. Ft.
7,852
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Waldo County
APN
M0006L0006-C
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 29, 2021.
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 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Islesboro, ME • 04848
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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