Central House: Historic home in Somesville village.
Central House is a spacious home with an attached 2-car garage and a separate in-law apartment. With nearly 3,000 sq ft of finished living space, this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home offers comfortable and creative living. Multiple living areas, a large kitchen with a separate breakfast nook, a formal dining room, and baths on each level. Experience the views and sounds of babbling Somes Brook from the house and yard while being only steps away from Somes Sound. Original wood floors and charm throughout blended with all the modern necessities. Being sold mostly furnished. Join the nearby Somesville Landing for ocean access. Long Pond and Somes Pond are minutes away. An ideal, central location for life on Mount Desert Island and exploring Acadia National Park.
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$843,000
1131 Main Street, Mount Desert, ME 04660
5beds
2,929sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1839
0.38 Acres Lot
$866,300 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,894 Estimated rent
Home value
$866,300
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Modern necessitiesSeparate breakfast nookSeparate in-law apartmentFormal dining roomLarge kitchenOriginal wood floorsSpacious home
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Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634657
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: First
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiator, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Features
- Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,929
- Total interior livable area: 2,929 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,929
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Somes Pond Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Historic District, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: MTDSM021L001
- Zoning: VR2
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1839
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $843,000+0.4%$288/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1634657 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $840,000$287/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Contingent | $840,000$287/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1634657 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $840,000+143.5%$287/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Sold | $345,000-12.7%$118/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1315690 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Listing removed | $395,000$135/sqft |
Source: L.S. Robinson Co. #1315690 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2018 | Price change | $395,000-7.1%$135/sqft |
Source: L.S. Robinson Co. #1315690 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $425,000$145/sqft |
Source: L.S. Robinson Co. #1315690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 +6.7% | $537,600 |
| 2023 | $4,688 +8.5% | $537,600 |
| 2022 | $4,322 +23.1% | $537,600 +26.3% |
| 2021 | $3,510 +3.4% | $425,500 |
| 2020 | $3,395 +0.4% | $425,500 |
| 2019 | $3,383 +3.6% | $425,500 |
| 2018 | $3,264 +3.4% | $425,500 |
| 2017 | $3,157 +2.1% | $425,500 |
| 2016 | $3,093 +2.2% | $425,500 |
| 2015 | $3,025 +4.9% | $425,500 |
| 2013 | $2,885 +9.7% | $425,500 |
| 2012 | $2,630 +6% | $425,500 |
| 2010 | $2,481 -0.3% | $425,500 |
| 2009 | $2,489 +2.6% | $425,500 |
| 2008 | $2,425 | $425,500 |
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Neighborhood: 04660
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mt Desert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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