1159 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

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1159 Main Road,Islesboro, ME 04848
$799,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,680 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Office: legacy properties sotheby's international realty
MLS#:1667831
Source:ME_MREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$799,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$298.13

About this home

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 engineered European White Oak 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1830
  • Listing ID #:1667831
  • Updated:June 18, 2026 at 08:50 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Flooring:Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms Description:Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Basement Description:Dirt Floor, Full, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,680 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Heating, Oil, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1830
  • Building area:2,680 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:17.19 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Rural, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:Greek Revival
  • Construction Materials:Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Description:Granite, Poured Concrete, Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Private, Well
  • Sewer:Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$799,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$298.13
  • Tax amount:$11,289 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Main Level
  • Amenities:Storage

Parking

  • Parking description:1 - 4 Spaces, Detached, Gravel, Other
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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