About this home
Rarely does a property like this become available in Islesboro's storied and much-loved summer colony, Sabbathday Harbor. Perfectly sited, up high on the shores of East Penobscot Bay, this classic cottage offers sweeping easterly water views extending to Cape Rosier and approximately 100 feet of bold, accessible shoreline. The first floor features a living room with a wood stove and doors that open to a spacious water view deck, a functional galley kitchen, and a full bath. The generous wrap-around deck provides the perfect vantage point for sunrise coffee, afternoon reading, or evening gatherings with the bay as your backdrop. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms capture the light and sea breezes. A separate simple structure could make for a fun getaway space. Steeped in tradition and rich in natural beauty, this property invites you to create lasting memories for generations to come in one of Maine's most cherished summer enclaves.
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Listed by Listing Agent · Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty · MLS #1657259
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1900
- Garage
- 0
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.51 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Waterfront
- Y
- Zoning
- ShorelandResidential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $5,768
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$3,439 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,958
- Property tax
- $481
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $5,768. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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