Along the shores of Salisbury Cove, 'Bayview Cottage' offers the chance to own a classic Bar Harbor summer retreat with picturesque ocean frontage and secluded beach frontage. Thoughtfully tucked away for privacy yet conveniently close to town, this timeless cottage captures the essence of coastal Maine living.
This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 848± square feet of warm living space. Adorning the interior is a wood-burning fireplace and a screened porch - perfect for taking in the salt air. A property unlike any to come to market in recent years, 'Bayview Cottage' blends understated charm with an exceptional waterfront setting. Completing the offering, the home is being sold furnished with timeless style, allowing for an effortless transition.
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$799,000
305 Bay View Drive, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
2beds
848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$942/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Picturesque ocean frontageSecluded beach frontageWood-burning fireplaceExceptional waterfront setting
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- 3,251 |
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Listed by:
The Knowles Company 207276-3322
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1663310
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 848
- Total interior livable area: 848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 848
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common, Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Salisbury Cove
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 100,Waterfrontage Owned: 100
Lot
- Size: 2.15 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Rural, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: BARHM201L002
- Zoning: Salisbury Cove Res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Shared Septic
- Water: Private, Seasonal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bar Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $942/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $872,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,757
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$942/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,757 +15.7% | $872,200 |
| 2023 | $7,571 +10.1% | $872,200 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $6,877 +5.2% | $737,900 +10% |
| 2021 | $6,534 | $670,800 |
| 2020 | $6,534 +7% | $670,800 +30.2% |
| 2019 | $6,107 +2.5% | $515,400 |
| 2018 | $5,958 +5.8% | $515,400 +0.4% |
| 2017 | $5,629 +2.1% | $513,600 |
| 2016 | $5,511 +1.3% | $513,600 |
| 2015 | $5,439 +7.6% | $513,600 |
| 2012 | $5,054 +2.5% | $513,600 |
| 2011 | $4,931 +8.1% | $513,600 |
| 2009 | $4,561 -6.4% | $513,600 -6.4% |
| 2008 | $4,875 | $549,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04609
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Conners-Emerson SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
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- Maine
- Hancock County
- Bar Harbor
- 04609
- 305 Bay View Drive




