
Land with Home for Sale in Islesboro, Maine
1159 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
The Bluff House is a gracious 19th Century Greek Revival ship captain's house, set high on the north end of the island with inviting views over its nearly 18 private and mostly wooded acres with trails leading to over 700 feet of sandy beach on the eastern shore of Islesboro. As the back of this stately home opens to a sprawling lawn with the views over tree tops east to Penobscot Bay, the Bluff House's privacy, quiet neighborhood, and bucolic feel beckon a time long ago. Set up island, this home is in close proximity to the island's community center, places of interest, and activities. This 1800's, 4 bedroom, 3 bath property has many renovations and updates complete with new birch flooring, new structural support system under the kitchen, new lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms, and new plumbing stubbed and ready to go. Currently the kitchen and two of the bathrooms are ready for your own touch and completion! There are generous yet comfortable spaces to enjoy - family room, living room, dining room, library/study - at the Bluff House with its architectural elements echoing an age of simplicity and elegance, while its systems and structures have been updated during thoughtful and meticulous renovation creating a distinguished, historic home of notable character with modern convenience, including a two car garage - with sub flooring in place and could be finished as an office, studio, or other space -, 10kw generator, and high speed internet. A perfect island home ready for year round living or seasonal retreat.
Location
- Street address
- 1159 Main Rd
- County
- Waldo County
- Zip code
- 04848
- Elevation
- 31 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 17.19 acres
- Zoning
- Shoreland Res
- MLS #
- MREIS 1667831
- Posted
Parcels
- ISBR-000030-000000-000020
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Sotheby's International Realty
Lot
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Features
- Level, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Rural, Wooded
Exterior
- Structures
- Storage
Structure
- Style
- Greek Revival
- Basement
- Dirt Floor, Full, Partial, Unfinished
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Zoned
- Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 9
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room
- Flooring
- Engineered, Tile
- Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/ Bath, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/ Bath, Shower
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | New listing | $799,000 | — | MREIS |


















































