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    29 Forest Way, Swans Island, ME 04685

    3beds
    1,639sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1991
    5.1 Acres Lot
    $608,700 Zestimate®
    $378/sqft
    $75/mo HOA

    What's special

    Dock and clubhouse privilegesTwo open porchesEnclosed back porchThree bedrooms
    Delightful and unique year-round Timberpeg Post & Beam Contemporary in the highly desirable Island Retreat neighborhood, with shared rights to 1,600 feet of waterfront on beautiful Mackerel Cove, plus dock and clubhouse privileges. Situated on a magnificent granite ledge, the home was thoughtfully placed to embrace the land's natural beauty. The interior centers around a stunning central chimney and staircase, with all the rooms circling around it. The first floor offers a kitchen, living room, half bath, enclosed back porch, and two open porches. The second floor provides three bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor is crowned by the treehouse room - ideal as a studio, office, or reading retreat. Set on 5.1 private acres with hiking trails running directly onto the property and water access right out the door: kayaking, sailing, and exploring the cove. Swans Island is conveniently served by the Maine State Ferry from Bass Harbor, averaging 5 to 6 round trips daily, making year-round island living easy. Enjoy the quiet, beauty, and slower pace of Swans Island.
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    Listed by:

    Portside Real Estate Group

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1666866MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bonus room
      • Level: Third
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, External Heating Plant, Radiant
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,639
      • Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,639
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
      Features
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Body of water: Mackeral Cove
      • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 1600,Waterfrontage Shared: 1600
      Lot
      • Size: 5.1 Acres
      • Features: Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Rural, Rolling Slope, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: SWADM03L31
      • Zoning: Rural

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other, Wood Frame, Clapboard
      • Foundation: Block, Granite
      • Roof: Composition,Fiberglass
      Condition
      • Year built: 1991

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Island Retreat Association
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $900 annually
      Location
      • Region: Swans Island

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $378/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $210,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,464
      • Date on market: 6/11/2026
      • Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt

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        Estimated market value

        $608,700

        $578,000 - $639,000

        $2,559/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/11/2026Listed for sale$619,000+107%$378/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1666866 Report a problem
        12/30/2020Sold$299,000$182/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1351425 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,980 +11.4%$210,600
        2023$2,675 $210,600
        2022$2,675 -2.3%$210,600
        2021$2,738 $210,600
        2020$2,738 -3.7%$210,600 -10%
        2019$2,843 $234,000
        2018$2,843 $234,000

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 04685

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        6 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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