161 North Road, Matinicus Isle Plt, ME 04851

$1,775,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,741 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 871,200 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,775,000 List Date: 5/05/2026 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to the beauty and quiet of Matinicus Island. Situated more than 20 miles off the coast of Midcoast Maine, this private 20-acre oceanfront compound includes a year-round main house and a seasonal guest cottage, all set along 1,000 feet of bold shoreline. The main home, built in 1993, blends modern comforts with restored antique charm. A bright kitchen features honed slate countertops, an eat-in island, oak cabinetry, and tile flooring. A Crawford cookstove anchors the dining room with red oak wainscoting, while the back parlor showcases a wood-burning fireplace with its original mantel. The living room includes a built-in TV hutch and access to a formal entry highlighted by a curved ceiling and classic black-and-white tile flooring. The tongue-and-groove ceiling continues upstairs, where four bedrooms reflect thoughtful period details, including a primary bedroom with water views and a guest room with a boat-inspired daybed. A full bath with separate tub and shower, along with a ...

Listing Details MLS# 1660665

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
161
Street Name
North
Street Type
Road
County
Knox
Town
Matinicus Isle Plt
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04851
Leased Land
No
Book
4956, 5037
Page
43, 306
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
12770
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No
Map
No
Lot
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1775000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
13
# Bedrooms
6
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
5
Furniture
Partially
Color
White
Year Built
1993
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3741
SqFt Finished Total
3741
SqFt Source
Other
Other Source of Square Footage
Matterport
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
20
Source of Acreage
Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Water Info

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

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
Generator
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

More Information

Levels

Multi-Level
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Other Site
Yes
Right of Way
Yes
Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Near Public Beach
Yes
Other Location
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Dirt
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Near Airport
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights
Yes
Deeded
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Other
Yes
Solid Surface
Yes

Parking

11 - 20 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cape Cod
Yes
New Englander
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Suite
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes
Oil
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Vehicle Storage

3 Car
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Formal
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Suite
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First

Office Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Suite
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Other Site; Right of Way; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Public Beach; Other Location; Rural Roads: Dirt; Gravel; Public Transportation: Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Deeded; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Other; Solid Surface Style: Cape Cod; New Englander Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Metal; Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System; Oil Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Gravel Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 3 Car; Detached Other Structures: Barn(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Mud Room First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Office First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Primary Bedroom First
Bedroom 2 Second
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Last Updated: May - 05 - 2026
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