8 Spring Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04660

$3,700,000

Western exposure invites spectacular sunsets

Front Door, powder room and coat closet to the right after entering the house.

Front Hallway looking towards Somes Sound, Living room to the right

Front hallway looking towards living room

Dining area looking towards hallway and front door

Granite counter top, high end appliances

Butcher block counter top, plenty of counter space

informal entrance off garage leads to mud room

Laundry area leads to Kitchen with patio access

Pantry area to the right, plenty of storage area

Primary Bedroom with view of Somes Sound

Sitting room between suites with staircase to lower level by side entrance

Looking towards staircase to lower level and suite number 2

Suite number 2's bath with walk in shower

Well Landscaped, so lush during the summer months

Exterior view of the patio that faces Somes Sound

Lovely wide stairs leading to guest cottage

A wonderful spot to watch the boats cruising by

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 213,444 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,700,000 List Date: 5/15/2025 Last Modified: 10/02/2025

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a Keith Kroeger designed custom waterfront home on the shores of Somes Sound. Built in 2000, this year-round, classic shingle-style residence boasts 3,100+/- square feet of gracious living space that combines timeless elegance with contemporary amenities. Breathtaking ocean views provide the ideal backdrop for gatherings both large and small. Savor the stunning sunsets from Rockweed's upper deck and lower stone patio or meander the winding woodland paths overlooking 270+/- of shorefront where you'll enjoy dramatic westerly views, pink outcroppings and a sandy beach. Beauty and privacy abound both inside and out of this charming Northeast Harbor gem nestled in one of the most scenic and tranquil settings Mount Desert Island has to offer. Two en-suite bedrooms in the main house and an adjacent guest house with sleeping loft, great room and fireplace ensures privacy for both family and guests alike.

Listing Details MLS# 1622793

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 8
Street Name: Spring
Street Type: Lane
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04660
Leased Land: No
Book: 7062
Page: 207
Map: 8
Lot: 78
Zoning: SR5
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 21272
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4100000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 7
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Year Built: 2000
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3100
SqFt Finished Total: 3100
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 4.9
Source of Acreage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-08-04
Closed Date: 2025-09-30
Closed Price: 3700000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 270
Water Frontage Owned: 270
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Somes Sound
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
1 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: rbarrows@dirigovaluation.com

Site

Level: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Town: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Propane: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block: Yes
Granite: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Photovoltaics Seller Owned: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Site: Level; Well Landscaped Location: Near Town Roads: Dead End; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block; Granite Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Auto Door Opener Electric: Circuit Breakers; Photovoltaics Seller Owned Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Den	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

Selling Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: October - 02 - 2025

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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