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Land with Home for Sale in Islesboro, Maine

689 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848

$1,400,000
6.8 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $8,732/mo

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.

1,636
Sq feet
2
Beds
2
Full baths
1870
Built

Location

Street address
689 Main Rd
Zip code
04848
Elevation
59 feet
Coordinates
44.3279, -68.8993

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

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Oct 6, 2026New listing$1,400,000—MREIS
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This 6.8-acre property is located at 689 Main Rd in Islesboro, ME 04848. The property is available for sale, priced at $1,400,000. It has a 1,636 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 1870.

Listed by Cates Real Estate, (207) 701-5600

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