Fantastic opportunity to own this 3-bedroom cottage right downtown in the seaside wonderland of Southwest Harbor. Property consists of . 45 acres, includes large outbuilding out front with plenty of storage for bikes, kayaks, any recreational items, incredible 52' x 30' garage building with oversized bay door. Store your boat, cars, trucks or equipment. In need of some remodeling and care this would make an outstanding residence or especially rental. Right in the middle of the action in Southwest Harbor on the beautiful Mount Desert Island. Minutes from Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park. Check it out now, this property won't last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$650Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Catharine {Aimi} Icenogle Baldwin• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with Carisa Goodell• Margo H. Stanley Real Estate
In need of TLC, this cottage comes with a good size out building and "car lovers dream size garage. " Room for a boat, cars, or an 18 wheeler. Home fixed up would make a great rental investment!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,218 (+14.7%)
$204,800 + $152,000
$356,800
2023
$2,806 (+10.6%)
$97,600 + $75,000
$172,600
2022
$2,537 (+0.4%)
$97,600 + $75,000
$172,600
2021
$2,526 (+1.9%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2020
$2,479 (+3.1%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2019
$2,404 (+2.4%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2018
$2,347 (+6.7%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2017
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2016
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2015
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2014
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
Tax history for 16 Three Rod Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,218 (+14.7%)
$204,800 + $152,000
$356,800
2023
$2,806 (+10.6%)
$97,600 + $75,000
$172,600
2022
$2,537 (+0.4%)
$97,600 + $75,000
$172,600
2021
$2,526 (+1.9%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2020
$2,479 (+3.1%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2019
$2,404 (+2.4%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2018
$2,347 (+6.7%)
$97,600 + $74,700
$172,300
2017
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2016
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2015
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
2014
$2,199
$97,600 + $73,400
$171,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
646864
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 Oct 20, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 885
Building Area Source: Measured
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1949
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 885
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $19,602
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Interior Lot, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: B
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,526
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 16 Three Rod Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Directions: Main St. /Route 102 in Southwest Harbor to Three Rod Road. First house is # 16 on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 646864
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Pemetic Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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 86° 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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Estimated sale price
$547,000 – $662,000
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