Lts 23A&24 Birch Island, South Bristol, ME 04568

$3,525,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 497,455 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,525,000 List Date: 7/12/2024 Last Modified: 4/02/2026

Overview

Description

Birch Island is a spectacular and historic island estate in a stunning setting with panoramic views of Johns Bay towards Pemaquid Point and out to the open ocean. The 11.42± acre island sanctuary offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic significance that work together to promote a coveted Maine experience. Accessed by a private, gated footbridge from the mainland, the property includes a charming and historic main house, a guest cabin, and additional versatile outbuildings. The main house, fondly referred to as the Emily Means House, is an architecturally significant residence designed by New York City architect Samuel R.T. Very for horticulturalist Emily Means. The interior of the home is both comfortable and elegant, with period details that have been lovingly incorporated into generations of family gatherings. Maintained walking paths connect the buildings and meander through areas of attractive woods and historic gardens, offering varying vantage points for enjoying th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1595695

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: Lts 23A&24
Street Name: Birch Island
County: Lincoln
Town: South Bristol
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04568
Leased Land: No
Book: 4941/4941
Page: 60/62
Map: 10
Lot: 24 and 23A
Zoning: Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 17043.61
Tax Year: 2023
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4985000

Property Information

Surveyed: No
Seasonal: Yes
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1914
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2500
SqFt Finished Total: 2500
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 11.42
Source of Acreage: Other
Acreage Other Source: GIS
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-12-15
Closed Date: 2026-04-01
Closed Price: 3525000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 3987
Water Frontage Owned: 3987
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Johns Bay
Island: Yes
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: GIS
Other: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Private Road: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Cove: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Oceanfront: Yes

Construction

Masonry: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
Off Site: Yes

Style

Other: Yes

Electric

Fuses: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: Second

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Rural Roads: Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Other Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront View: Scenic Style: Other Construction: Masonry; Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Stucco Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached; Storage Above Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Electric: Fuses Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Office	Second

Documents

Birch Island Property Disclosure - Cabin ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Flood Addendum ›

Flood Addendum - Cabin ›

FIRMette ›

IDX

Listing Office: LandVest, Inc.

Selling Office: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

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