OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2021 for $110K

$165,044

•

792

sq ft

8 Swains Cove Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME 04650

About this home

This rustic seasonal home has been occupied by the same owners for the past 20 years. They are ready to pass their enjoyment on to the future home owners. The house sits on . 6 acres on a quiet dead end road. It also includes an elaborate cistern system for water collection, a very efficient toilet setup, and a wood cookstove for those crisp spring and fall mornings. Make this home on secluded Little Deer Isle.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by George Cole Jr. • The Island Agency

Bought with David {Roger} Olsen • The Island Agency

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•Source:MREIS #1500827

Redfin Estimate

$165,044

$55K since sold in August 2021$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 60.5% lower than the average sale price ($418K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$495,000
A
2 beds1 bath870 sq ft
11 Ribame Shores Rd W, Castine, ME 04421
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$150,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
441 N Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$185,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,166 sq ft
352 Bayview Rd, Penobscot, ME 04476
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$350,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,361 sq ft
46 Battery Rd, Belfast, ME 04915
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$985,000
E
3 beds1 bath811 sq ft
2 Bayview Park, Northport, ME 04849
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$340,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
594 N Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627

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Earn from this home

Rent

$1,606/mo

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Market trends in 04650, ME

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

90.6%

+8.8% MoM

Median sale price

$630K

$165K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

21 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Swains Cove Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$407 (+7.1%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2024

$380 (+6.7%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2023

$356 (+4.4%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2022

$341 (+1.2%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2021

$337 (+62.0%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2020

$208 (−3.7%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2019

$216 (−1.8%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2018

$220 (+3.3%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2017

$213 (+1.4%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2016

$210 (−4.1%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2015

$219 (−3.9%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2014

$228

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2013

$228

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

Tax history for 8 Swains Cove Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$407 (+7.1%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2024

$380 (+6.7%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2023

$356 (+4.4%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2022

$341 (+1.2%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2021

$337 (+62.0%)

$17,000 + $27,000

$44,000

2020

$208 (−3.7%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2019

$216 (−1.8%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2018

$220 (+3.3%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2017

$213 (+1.4%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2016

$210 (−4.1%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2015

$219 (−3.9%)

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2014

$228

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

2013

$228

$4,500 + $5,500

$10,000

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

0.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

756

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hancock County

APN

610427

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Dirt Floor, Exterior Only, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Shower
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 792
Building Area Source: Measured

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 792

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $26,136
Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: None

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $208
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Water Source: Seasonal
Water Heater: Electric, On Demand

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 8 Swains Cove Road, Deer Isle, ME 04650
Directions: From the Deer Isle Bridge, go 0.5 miles and turn right onto Lobster Pool Lane (Eggemoggin Road). Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Blastow Cove. Follow 1.0 miles and go straight onto Swains Cove Lane. 8 Swains Cove is the first home on the left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 756
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 610427

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

3/10

Deer Isle-Stonington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

75% 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

Little Deer Isle, ME • 04650

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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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3.2 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$157,000 – $190,000

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Home values near 8 Swains Cove Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Swains Cove Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 915 Sq. Ft.	$332,862
13 Lobster Pool Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$616,517

Address	Redfin Estimate
216 Blastow Cove Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$322,605
10 Eugene Ln, Little Deer Isle, ME - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$241,956

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Eugene Ln, Little Deer Isle, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$267,971
183 Blastow Cove Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$140,258

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