About this home
Delightful and unique year-round Timberpeg Post & Beam Contemporary in the highly desirable Island Retreat neighborhood, with shared rights to 1,600 feet of waterfront on beautiful Mackerel Cove, plus dock and clubhouse privileges. Situated on a magnificent granite ledge, the home was thoughtfully placed to embrace the land's natural beauty. The interior centers around a stunning central chimney and staircase, with all the rooms circling around it. The first floor offers a kitchen, living room, half bath, enclosed back porch, and two open porches. The second floor provides three bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor is crowned by the treehouse room - ideal as a studio, office, or reading retreat. Set on 5.1 private acres with hiking trails running directly onto the property and water access right out the door: kayaking, sailing, and exploring the cove. Swans Island is conveniently served by the Maine State Ferry from Bass Harbor, averaging 5 to 6 round trips daily, making year-round island living easy. Enjoy the quiet, beauty, and slower pace of Swans Island.
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Listed by Listing Agent · Portside Real Estate Group · MLS #1666866
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Electric, Wood, Baseboard, Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1991
- Garage
- 0
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Composition, Fiberglass
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 5.1 acres
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Waterfront
- Y
- Zoning
- Rural
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,464
- Assessment year
- 2025
- HOA fee
- $900 (billing period not supplied)
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$3,419 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $3,130
- Property tax
- $289
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,464. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $900. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.
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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