480 Sound Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$3,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,884 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 91,476 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,000,000 List Date: 4/11/2025 Last Modified: 12/16/2025

Overview

Description

Sited majestically at the head of Somes Sound on Mt Desert Island, 'Shutters on The Sound' offers dramatic views of Somes Sound, flanked by the stately mountains of Acadia National Park. The rolling meadows to the west feature conserved lands that ensure privacy by restricting any further development. Views from the property have attracted both photographers and artists alike, in their attempt to capture its allure. For those who wish to create more privacy, noted architects Kligerman Architecture and Design have provided drawings to help visualize how a thoughtful landscape plan and home renovation, combined with some of the best views on MDI, could create a very special opportunity. Built in the 1940's, this year-round, shingle-style Maine cottage offers the warmth of wood detailing such as beam ceilings, paneled walls, and wood flooring throughout. A sun-filled waterside enclosed porch provides ample opportunity to bask in the warmth of the sun as you take in the breathtaking vi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1618757

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 480
Street Name: Sound
Street Type: Drive
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Leased Land: No
Book: 2610
Page: 243
Map: 8
Lot: 100
Zoning: SR3
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 18975
Tax Year: 2026
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3999000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1947
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2884
SqFt Finished Total: 2884
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.1
Source of Acreage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-10-08
Closed Date: 2025-12-15
Closed Price: 3000000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 181
Water Frontage Owned: 181
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Somes Sound
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: GIS
Other: Yes

Site

Open: Yes
Pasture/Field: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Cove: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Fields: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiator: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: 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

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: First

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

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Property Features

Site: Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Golf Course; Rural Roads: Public Source of Water Frontage: Other Water Body Type: Cove; Ocean View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Composition Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Hot Water; Radiator Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Dining Room	First
Den	First
Office	First
Kitchen	First
Sunroom	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Flood Addendum & Firmette ›

Architect's Rendition ›

IDX

Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.

Selling Office: LandVest, Inc.

Last Updated: December - 16 - 2025

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