About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 689 Main Road in Islesboro, ME is listed for $1,400,000 ($856 per sqft). Built in 1870, the home offers 1,636 sqft of living space on a 6.80 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1870
  • 6.80 acre lot
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 full
2-car garage
1870

Amenities

WaterfrontA/C
Listing Description

Proudly presented by Virginia (Ginnie) Hess | Cates Real Estate | | 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-24-foot detached garage and workshop, along with a 12-by-12-foot shed, provide excellent storage and workspace—an inviting coastal retreat with character, privacy, and exceptional water access. Islesboro is located 3 miles off the coast and is accessed by car ferry, private boat or small private plane.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,487/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,012
Interest$6,067
Insurance$408

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

689 Main Road

Islesboro, ME 04848

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Shower

Property Details

Flooring

WoodVinyl

Construction

Wood Frame Clapboard Wood Siding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Heating

BaseboardOil

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 689 Main Road is listed at $1,400,000 ($856/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,487 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1870, 6.80 acre lot, Waterfront. Interior Features: Shower.

This property is listed by Virginia Hess.

VH

Virginia Hess

Agent at Cates Real Estate

Listed by Cates Real Estate · Broker phone: (207) 701-5600 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1683348· Source: Maine Listings· 3 days on PropertySimple

Copyright © 2026 Maine Listings. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

689 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

Open this listing in: