766 Billy Shore Drive, Islesboro, ME 04848 (MLS# 1657259)

766 Billy Shore Drive, Islesboro, ME 04848

$585,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 864 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,216 Status: Active

Current Price: $585,000 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 7/17/2026

Overview

Description

Rarely does a property like this become available in Islesboro's storied and much-loved summer colony, Sabbathday Harbor. Perfectly sited, up high on the shores of East Penobscot Bay, this classic cottage offers sweeping easterly water views extending to Cape Rosier and approximately 100 feet of bold, accessible shoreline. The first floor features a living room with a wood stove and doors that open to a spacious water view deck, a functional galley kitchen, and a full bath. The generous wrap-around deck provides the perfect vantage point for sunrise coffee, afternoon reading, or evening gatherings with the bay as your backdrop. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms capture the light and sea breezes. A separate simple structure could make for a fun getaway space. Steeped in tradition and rich in natural beauty, this property invites you to create lasting memories for generations to come in one of Maine's most cherished summer enclaves.

Listing Details MLS# 1657259

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 766
Street Name: Billy Shore
Street Type: Drive
County: Waldo
Town: Islesboro
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04848
Zip +4: 4235
Leased Land: No
Book: 4940
Page: 118
Map: 43
Lot: 29
Zoning: ShorelandResidential
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 5768
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 639000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: Yes
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 6
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 864
SqFt Finished Total: 864
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Estimated
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.51
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 119
Water Frontage Owned: 119
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: Tax Card
Public Records: Yes

More Information

Site

Open: Yes
Other Site: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes

Location

Other Location: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Oceanfront: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Heat Fuel

Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Property Features

Site: Open; Other Site; Rolling/Sloping Location: Other Location Roads: Dead End; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Refrigerator Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Metal Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Driveway: Gravel; Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

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

Documents

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Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026

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