562 Sound Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$2,950,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,563 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 324,086 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,950,000 List Date: 7/08/2026 Last Modified: 9/03/2026

Overview

Description

Situated overlooking Somes Sound, this unique, Bob Patterson-designed cottage offers stunning views of the Acadia National Park mountain peaks, located on a protected cove with a private dock. The property features 1,262 feet of waterfront frontage across 7.44 acres. The main cottage provides convenient one-floor living with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace, and cathedral ceilings. Additionally, the lower level includes office space with views of the Sound. The property's footprint comprises the main cottage and a small guest house both surrounded by a deck. Being Sold As Is.

Listing Details MLS# 1670820

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
562
Street Name
Sound
Street Type
Drive
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04660
Zip +4
6251
Leased Land
No
Book
6933
Page
899
Map
10
Lot
169
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
16075
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
3750000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
Partial
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
2
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Year Built
1953
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1191
SqFt Finished Below Grade
372
SqFt Finished Total
1563
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
7.44
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
1262
Water Frontage Owned
1262
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Somes Sound

More Information

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Length
8.11
Bedroom 2 Width
13.3

Dining Room

Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
14.4
Dining Room Width
11.1

Kitchen

Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
14.4
Kitchen Width
11.1

Living Room

Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
26.12
Living Room Width
22.11

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
13.3
Primary Bedroom Width
15.6

Office

Office Level
Basement

Property Features

Site: Open; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Ocean Recreational Water: Dock; Waterfront Tidal Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle; Wood Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Linoleum; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable Driveway: Gravel; Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Paved Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 26.12 22.11 First
Kitchen 14.40 11.10 First
Dining Room 14.40 11.10 First
Kitchen 10.12 13.70 First
Primary Bedroom 13.30 15.60 First
Bedroom 2 8.11 13.30 First
Office Basement

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2026
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