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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 sqft

$1,400,000

689 Main Road, Islesboro ME, 04848

Built in1870
Property size1,636 sqft
Property typeResidential
Courtesy of Cates Real Estate

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 6, 2026

Updated 40h ago

Discover classic island living in this charming 1870 late Victorian-era New England farmhouse, privately set on approximately 6.8+/- acres of open meadow and woodland just north of Big Tree Beach. Sweeping easterly views extend across East Penobscot Bay toward Cape Rosier, Castine, and beyond, while a cleared woodland path and recently built boardwalk lead to approximately 560' of protected pebble beach at Billy's Shore—a peaceful cove between Fire Island and Northeast Point that is ideal for beachcombing, relaxing, and boating access. The approximately 1,636-square-foot home offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a flexible bonus room, first-floor laundry, and large sliding glass doors opening to a spacious, recently expanded deck overlooking the bay. Recent improvements include foundation and attic insulation, several new Andersen windows, new roof shingles, first-floor flooring, a new hot water heater, an improved boardwalk to the beach, and a more open bedroom layout. A 24-by-24-foot detached garage and workshop, along with a 12-by-12-foot shed, provide excellent storage and workspace—an inviting coastal retreat with character, privacy, and exceptional water access.

$9,314/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,400,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
1683348

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
6.8 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$13,022
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
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Listing Contact: 401-222-9583

Listed by Virginia Hess with Cates Real Estate 401-222-9583

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