70 Island Retreat Road, Swans Island, ME 04685

$485,000

Wide deck expands the living space to outside.

Cathedral ceiling in living room that spans the front the cottage.

Warm wood walls, ceiling and floors trhoughout.

Ample space for many at the dining room table.

Water views and a wall of windows invite the outside in.

Renovated updated kitchen with granite countertops.

Bedroom with close and cathedral ceiling.

Looking into the "West Wing" addition to the house.

Association dinghy dock allows access to your mooring.

Association shared waterfront and dinghy dock in the distance.

"Martini Point" is a great place to sit at the end of the day with expansive views of the Mts of Acadia.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,040 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 50,094 Status: Active

Current Price: $485,000 List Date: 9/18/2025 Last Modified: 10/31/2025

Description

Perched on the hill ,this seasonal waterfront cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the same family since it was built. A deck spans the width of the cottage and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy company, the water view and the night sky. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths provide space for all. Lovely updated kitchen and large living room with cathedral ceilings. Warm wood walls and floors throughout the cottage. A deep-water mooring in Mackeral Cove for your boat as well. Find your special spot in Maine.

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More Information MLS# 1638110

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 6141 Leased Land: No Page: 330-332 Map: 3 Lot: 06 Zoning Overlay: Yes Association: Yes Association Fee: 900 Fee Frequency Paid: Annually Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 70 Street Name: Island Retreat Street Type: Road County: Hancock Town: Swans Island State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04685 Zip +4: 3811 Zoning: Shoreland Full Tax Amount $: 2571 Tax Year: 2025 Geo Lat: 44.167802 Geo Lon: -68.45486

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes Seasonal: Yes Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty Deed Restrictions: Yes Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.15 # Rooms: 6 Total Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 0 # Fireplaces: 0 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1040 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No # Bedrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 2 Year Built: 1972 SqFt Finished Total: 1040 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Site

Open: 1 Rolling/Sloping: 1 Wooded: 1

Location

Rural: 1 Subdivision: 1

Roads

Association: 1 Gravel: 1

Transportation

Deep Water Access: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes Waterfront Amount: 56 Water Frontage Owned: 56 Water Frontage Shared: 1600 Water View: Yes Water Body Name: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove Island: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: 1

Water Body Type

Cove: 1 Harbor: 1 Ocean: 1

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring: 1 Oceanfront: 1 Waterfront Tidal: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

None: 1

View

Scenic: 1

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: 1

Exterior

Shingle Siding: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Roof

Fiberglass: 1

Heat System

Wood Stove: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Heat Fuel

Wood: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1

Style

Cottage: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling: 1

Gas

No Gas: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Private: 1 Well: 1

Bedroom Amenities 2

Cathedral Ceiling: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 3

Cathedral Ceiling: 1

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 4

Cathedral Ceiling: 1

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Amenities

Bathtub: 1 One-Floor Living: 1 Shower: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling: 1 Heat Stove: 1

Room Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Heat Stove: 1

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 485000 List Price: $485,000 Current Price: $485,000

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Rural; Subdivision Roads: Association; Gravel Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Cove; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Fiberglass Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: Bathtub; One-Floor Living; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Level: First Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3 Level: First Bedroom 4 Level: First Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

FEMA Map ›

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

IDX

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2025

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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