689 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

$1,400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,636 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 296,208 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,400,000 List Date: 10/06/2026 Last Modified: 10/25/2026

Overview

Description

Discover classic island living in this charming 1870 late Victorian-era New England farmhouse, privately set on approximately 6.8+/- acres of open meadow and woodland just north of Big Tree Beach. Sweeping easterly views extend across East Penobscot Bay toward Cape Rosier, Castine, and beyond, while a cleared woodland path and recently built boardwalk lead to approximately 560' of protected pebble beach at Billy's Shore—a peaceful cove between Fire Island and Northeast Point that is ideal for beachcombing, relaxing, and boating access. The approximately 1,636-square-foot home offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a flexible bonus room, first-floor laundry, and large sliding glass doors opening to a spacious, recently expanded deck overlooking the bay. Recent improvements include foundation and attic insulation, several new Andersen windows, new roof shingles, first-floor flooring, a new hot water heater, an improved boardwalk to the beach, and a more open bedroom layout. A 24-by-2 ...

Listing Details MLS# 1683348

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
689
Street Name
Main
Street Type
Road
County
Waldo
Town
Islesboro
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04848
Zip +4
4201
Leased Land
No
Book
4568
Page
77
Map
22
Lot
7
Zoning
48 - Waterfront
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
School District
Islesboro Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $
13022
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1400000

Property Information

Surveyed
No
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
2
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Color
White
Year Built
1870
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1636
SqFt Finished Total
1636
SqFt Source
Other
Other Source of Square Footage
Previous Listing
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
6.8
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
475
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
560
Water Frontage Owned
560
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
East Penobscot Bay
Island
Yes

More Information

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Farmhouse Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Dirt Floor; Full Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Window Unit(s) Floors: Luxury Vinyl; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Sunroom First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Laundry First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second

Documents

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Listing Office: Cates Real Estate
Last Updated: October - 25 - 2026
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