313 Harbor Road
Swans Island, ME 04685
$425,000
Listing Courtesy of: The Knowles Company
207 276-3322
Perched high on a hillside overlooking Burnt Coat Harbor, this charming seasonal cottage offers the perfect Swans Island retreat. Built in 1972, it has been lovingly maintained and cherished by the same family for more than 50 years. Designed for relaxed coastal living, the open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly onto a spacious front deck, where you can take in sweeping harbor views. The main cottage features two bedrooms on the main level, a loft with two additional sleeping rooms, a full bath, a half bath. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the wooded setting and views across the boat-filled harbor toward Mount Desert Island. Thoughtful updates include a durable metal roof, new decking, a new well pressure tank, and a new hot water heater, providing comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Guests will appreciate the separate bunkhouse with its inviting screened porch, offering additional space for family and friends. Being sold fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped, this cottage is ready for you to arrive and begin enjoying island life from day one. Swans Island offers quiet charm, sandy beaches, freshwater quarry pond swimming, a variety of community arts events and interesting library events. Located a short distance to preserved historic lighthouse and hiking trails. If you've been dreaming of owning a summer getaway on Swans Island, this welcoming cottage is ready to become your own coastal escape.
| Listing Id: | 1669863 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $425,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $2,356 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 139,392.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 3.2 |
| Architectural Style: | Cottage |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Swans Island |
| County Or Parish: | Hancock |
| Postal Code: | 04685 |
| Year Built: | 1972 |
| Cooling: | None |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Water Body Name: | Burnt Coat Harbor |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| State Or Province: | ME |
| Lot Features: | Rural, Rolling Slope, Wooded |
| View: | Scenic |
| Foundation Details: | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Building Area Total: | 1,149.0 |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer, Septic Design Available |
| Rooms Total: | 5 |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 3508 |
| Lot Size Area: | 3.2 |
| Parking Features: | Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site |
| Zoning: | Res. Bus |
| Heating: | Wood, Other |
| Construction Materials: | Wood Frame, Shingle Siding |
| Flooring: | Wood |
| Water Source: | Private, Well |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,149.0 |
| Building Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Source: | Public Records |
| Original List Price: | $425,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | 1.5 |
| Approval Status: | true |
| Water Info Water View: | Yes |
| Water Info Island: | Yes |
| Property Information # Full Baths Level 1: | 1 |
| Property Information Surveyed: | Yes |
| Property Information Seasonal: | Yes |
| Property Information Deed/conveyance Type Offered: | Trustee |
| Property Information # Half Baths Level 1: | 1 |
| Appliances 2: | Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Location Information Page: | 509/294 |
| Location Information Zoning Overlay: | No |
| Location Information Hers Certified: | No |
| Location Information Tree Growth Y/n: | No |
| Contract Information List Price/sq Ft: | $370 |
| Contract Information Comp Listing: | No |
| Remarks Internal Remarks/contingency: | New septic replacement system design for a 2 bedroom septic. |
| Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Level: | First |
| Bedroom 1: | Bedroom 1 |
| Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Level: | First |
| Bedroom 2: | Bedroom 2 |
| Great Room Great Room Level: | First |
| Great Room: | Great Room |
| Loft: | Loft |
| Bedroom 1 Amenities: | Built-Ins |
| Bedroom Amenities 2: | Built-Ins |
| Water Body Type: | Harbor, Ocean |
| Great Room Amenities: | Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Heat Stove |
| Kitchen Countertop: | Formica |
| Loft Amenities: | Ladder |
| Roads: | Public |
| Vehicle Storage: | No Vehicle Storage |
| Water Heater: | Electric |
| Furnished: | Furnished |
| Gas: | No Gas |
| Listing Key: | 087ba1824b2e115dd97e5baff161fbe5 |
| Basement: | Not Applicable, None |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-07-01T19:30:20Z |
| Documents Count: | 5 |
| Directions: | Ferry from Bass Harbor to Swans Island. Ferry Rd to Atlantic Rd. Take right on Atlantic Rd. Stay left on to Harbor Rd. Property is located at 313 Harbor Rd Sign on Property. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-01 |
| Status: | Active |
| Parcel Number: | 001549969 |
| Waterfront Features: | Nearby |
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