459 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

$350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 502 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Active
Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 5/04/2026 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Overview

Description

Make summer memories at this seasonal cottage overlooking an expansive 1000+/- feet of waterfront along the East Penobscot Bay and with views extending towards Castine and Cape Rosier. The property includes a main cottage and a guest cottage that can also function as a boathouse. As if taken right off a sailing yacht, the open timber frame main cottage is efficient, comfortable, tastefully finished, and has the charm of being on a ship moored in a harbor. The galley kitchen offers ample storage and essential appliances for a summer feast. This sweet cottage also includes a living area, a bedroom with a closet, and a surprisingly roomy bathroom with a portable toilet. The waterside of the main cottage has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to maximize the view, no matter the forecast. The sleeping loft features a porthole window and a banister reminiscent of a ship's stern rail. The deck has plenty of space for outdoor living and storage for small watercraft, and it is accompanied by ...

Listing Details MLS# 1660195

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
459
Street Name
Main
Street Type
Road
County
Waldo
Town
Islesboro
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04848
Zip +4
4506
Leased Land
No
Book
4312
Page
109
Map
20
Lot
30
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4989
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
350000

Property Information

Surveyed
No
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
# Rooms
4
# Bedrooms
2
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Color
Black
Year Built
1975
SqFt Finished Above Grade
502
SqFt Finished Total
502
SqFt Source
Other
Other Source of Square Footage
Floorplans by Cubicasa App
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.69
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
910
Source of Road Frontage
Deed
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
1000
Water Frontage Owned
1000
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
East Penobscot Bay
Island
Yes
Water Frontage Shared
0

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
Previous Listing
Public Records
Yes

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Site

Other Site
Yes

Location

Near Country Club
Yes
Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Public Beach
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Cove
Yes
Harbor
Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

No Heat System
Yes

Appliances Included

Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Heat Fuel

No Heat Fuel
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Other
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

None
Yes

Water

Private
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable
Yes

Water Heater

On Demand
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Compost Toilet
Yes
Shower
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Loft

Loft
Yes

Loft Amenities

Ladder
Yes

Room Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Property Features

Site: Other Site Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Rural Roads: Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Harbor Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Other Style: Cottage Levels: One Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: No Heat System Heat Fuel: No Heat Fuel Water Heater: On Demand Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Compost Toilet; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: None Water: Private

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Bedroom 1 First
Loft Second

Documents

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Listing Office: Cates Real Estate
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2026
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