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.
Active
$485,000
70 Island Retreat Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
4beds
1,040sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
1.15 Acres Lot
$473,300 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$75/mo HOA
What's special
Night skySeasonal waterfront cottageUpdated kitchenWater viewPerched on the hill
- 105 days |
- 609 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2025 at 08:49am
Listed by:
The Knowles Company 207276-3322
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1638110
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Heat Stove
- Level: First
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Back Cove, Mackeral Cove
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 56,Waterfrontage Owned: 56,Waterfrontage Shared: 1600
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
- Features: Rural, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Zoning: Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $900 annually
Location
- Region: Swans Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $466/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $2,571
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
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Visit professional directoryEstimated market value
$473,300
$450,000 - $497,000
$1,936/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000$466/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,482/mo
Principal & interest
$1881
Property taxes
$356
Other costs
$245
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04685
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASwans Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2.1 mi
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