23 Joy Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660 (MLS# 1654555)

23 Joy Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$4,150,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $4,150,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 3/23/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing Joyride, a bespoke coastal home that brings newly constructed living to a setting defined by generational properties, where such opportunities are seldom available. Designed not just to be lived in, but to be felt, this to-be-built residence offers a rare opportunity to experience a thoughtfully imagined coastal retreat in one of Maine's most treasured seaside enclaves. Just a stone's throw away is the heart of Northeast Harbor, where boutiques, marinas, and timeless coastal charm await. Envisioned as an elegant yet contemporary home, Joyride will span approximately 3,200± square feet and feature four serene bedroom suites, each designed as a private sanctuary with seamless access to the outdoors. Mornings begin with salt air and soft light spilling onto patios, while evenings are centered around shared moments, both indoors and out. At its core, the home is designed for connection--a place where generations gather and memories unfold naturally. Just beyond the main reside ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1654555

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 23
Street Name: Joy
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Leased Land: No
Book: 7397
Page: 563
Map: 25
Lot: 247
Zoning: VR1
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 5496
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4150000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 5
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 6
Year Built: 2026
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3200
SqFt Finished Total: 3200
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.25
Source of Acreage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Property Condition

Reserved: No
To Be Built: Yes

More Information

Site

Level: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Partial: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Quartz: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 3

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 4

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

On Demand: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Double Vanities: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Office Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Public View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Property Condition: To Be Built Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Quartz Style: Ranch Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Partial Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Metal Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: On Demand Cooling: Central Air Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Walk-in Closets Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	First
Bedroom 3	First
Bedroom 4	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Office	First
Other Room	First

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 23 - 2026

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