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Property Description
Make summer memories at this seasonal cottage overlooking an expansive 1000+/- feet of waterfront along the East Penobscot Bay and with views extending towards Castine and Cape Rosier. The property includes a main cottage and a guest cottage that can also function as a boathouse. As if taken right off a sailing yacht, the open timber frame main cottage is efficient, comfortable, tastefully finished, and has the charm of being on a ship moored in a harbor. The galley kitchen offers ample storage and essential appliances for a summer feast. This sweet cottage also includes a living area, a bedroom with a closet, and a surprisingly roomy bathroom with a portable toilet. The waterside of the main cottage has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to maximize the view, no matter the forecast. The sleeping loft features a porthole window and a banister reminiscent of a ship's stern rail. The deck has plenty of space for outdoor living and storage for small watercraft, and it is accompanied by an outdoor shower with on-demand hot water. The guest cottage/boat house has a king-size Murphy-style bed, its own bathroom with a composting toilet, and a sliding barn door for launching and storing small boats. The kitchen sink and both bathroom sinks have manual foot pumps to provide water. The property is mostly rocky coastline, inviting you to explore and beachcomb. A place to relax and enjoy the Maine summer with simplicity. Nearby public walking trails extend the outdoor space for exploring nature.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 459 Main Rd
General
- Price: $350,000
- Taxes: $4,989 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1660195
- Updated: 6/16/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Compost Toilet, Shower
- Appliances: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Location
- County: Waldo
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: No Heat Fuel, None
Utilities
- Sewer: None
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Utilities On
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Not Applicable, None
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 502
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Finished Total: 502 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 502 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1975
Lot Features
- Property View: Scenic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.69
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 30,056.4
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Rural, Other
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: East Penobscot Bay
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,989
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 30
Listed by Cates Real Estate (207) 701-5600
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Schools
Schools serving 459 Main Rd
School District:Islesboro
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Islesboro Central School 159 Alumni Drive, Islesboro, ME 04848 | K-12 | 3.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 459 Main Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/04/2026
Listed
$350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 459 Main Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,989
6%
$391,300
-1%
2024
$4,692
8%
$394,300
—
2023
$4,337
238%
$394,300
452%
2022
$1,285
2%
$71,400
—
2021
$1,260
4%
$71,400
—
2020
$1,214
2%
$71,400
—
2019
$1,189
2%
$71,400
—
2018
$1,167
3%
$71,400
—
2017
$1,128
—
$71,400
—
2016
$1,124
5%
$71,400
—
2015
$1,068
6%
$71,400
-14%
2014
$1,010
3%
$83,300
—
2012
$979
—
$83,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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459 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848 (MLS# 1660195) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 459 Main Road is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on May 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 459 Main Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Islesboro? You can browse all Islesboro real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

