
Land with Home for Sale in Islesboro, Maine
689 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
Proudly presented by Virginia (Ginnie) Hess | Cates Real Estate | | 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. The wastewater system is undocumented and may be a cesspool rather than a conventional septic system.
Location
- Street address
- 689 Main Rd
- County
- Waldo County
- Zip code
- 04848
- Elevation
- 59 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 6.8 acres
- Zoning
- 48 - Waterfront
- MLS #
- MREIS 1683348
- Posted
Parcels
- ISBR-000022-000000-000007
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- Features
- Open, Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck
Structure
- Basement
- Dirt Floor, Full
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Features
- Shower
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | New listing | $1,400,000 | — | MREIS |




























































