490 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (MLS# 1678689)

490 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

$849,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,880 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,075 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $849,000 List Date: 9/01/2026 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

Classic Maine cottage with a rental unit which have both been beautifully maintained. Built in 1917, the home has impressive wood floors along with darker wooden doors and window frames which give the home a warm, rich feeling. The living room is ample and boasts a beautiful wood and brick hearth along with a lovely wooden mantel. The living room opens on to an enclosed, three season wrap around sunny porch. With lots of windows you have the sense of being outdoors from the comfort of a sitting room. Also, connected to the living room is a lovely dining room which leads to the large, well -equipped kitchen that is big enough for a table and chairs. Beyond the kitchen is a handy laundry room and a half bath. A wooden staircase in the living room takes you up to the second floor which boasts a full bath and four bedrooms, one of which currently functions as an office. The property also has a large three bay garage/workshop with ample space for storage and projects. And finally th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1678689

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 490
Street Name: Seawall
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Southwest Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04679
Zip +4: 4035
Leased Land: No
Book: 6901
Page: 642
Map: 19
Lot: 4
Zoning: B
Zoning Overlay: No
Neighborhood Association: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 5321
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Kick-Out: No
Original List Price: 849000

Property Information

Surveyed: No
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Furniture: Partially
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1917
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1880
SqFt Finished Total: 1880
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.92
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Parking

Reserved Parking: No
5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Levels

One and One Half: Yes

Site

Open: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Rural: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Foundation Materials

Stone: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Pitched: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy Efficiency

Dehumidifier: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
On Site: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes
Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
Other: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Glassed-in Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

3 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room Level: First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Site: Open; Well Landscaped Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cape Cod Levels: One and One Half Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Full; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Stone Roof: Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - Hookup; Other; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch Equipment: Cable; Generator; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Dehumidifier Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: 3 Car; Detached Other Structures: Barn(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Laundry	First
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Sunroom	First

Documents

2025MainHouseSepticDesign ›

FEMAFloodMap ›

EnvironmentalReport ›

2025BuildingInspection ›

Deed Public Access ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Arsenic Wood Form ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Listing Office: Quietside Realty

Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026

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