585 Bay Road, Brooklin, ME 04616

$1,325,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,120 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,325,000 List Date: 6/05/2024 Last Modified: 1/18/2025

Overview

Description

This waterfront home in Brooklin offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Maine's history. Originally, the front part of the house was a dance hall on Long Island. Then, it was floated across Blue Hill Bay and converted into a boatyard. It was completely renovated and rebuilt in 1980, with an addition in 1987. The front family room, perched on piers, provides stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. The house has a large deck off the side and front, perfect for storing small boats or outdoor summer dinners. Situated on 2 acres of land, the property was designed by a Blue Hill architect and features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The primary bedroom, with a full bath, is conveniently located on the first floor. The home includes three wood stoves and a detached 3-car garage with a small seasonal apartment above. Please note that this property requires major repairs and is being sold as is. This home is ideal for those looking to restore and personalize a unique piece of Maine's coastli ...

Listing Details MLS# 1592098

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
585
Street Name
Bay
Street Type
Road
County
Hancock
Town
Brooklin
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04616
Zip +4
3001
Leased Land
No
Book
7301
Page
80
Map
023
Lot
013
Zoning
rural
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4115
Tax Year
2023

Contract Information

Original List Price
1250000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
# Rooms
9
# Bedrooms
3
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Year Built
1980
SqFt Finished Above Grade
4500
SqFt Finished Total
4500
SqFt Source
Builder
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
2
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
78
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2024-06-18
Closed Date
2024-07-30
Closed Price
1325000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
78
Water Frontage Owned
78
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Blue Hill Bay
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Site

Rolling/Sloping
Yes

Location

Rural
Yes

Roads

Dirt
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights
Yes
Deeded
Yes
Dock
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Brick/Mortar
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes
Partial
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Block
Yes
Granite
Yes
Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
New Englander
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Shower
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Vehicle Storage

3 Car
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
First

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
Third

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
Second

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping Location: Rural Roads: Dirt; Gravel; Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; New Englander; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Dirt Floor; Partial; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Granite; Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 3 Car Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Family Room First
Bedroom 1 First
Office First
Kitchen First
Laundry First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Other Room 2 Second
Sunroom Third
Listing Office: The Christopher Group, LLC
IDX
Last Updated: January - 18 - 2025
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