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Price cut: $500K (9/28)

$2,450,000

562 Sound Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660

2beds

1,563sqft

$15,102/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

7.44 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,567/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two bathroomsOverlooking somes soundTwo bedroomsCathedral ceilingsPrivate dockConvenient one-floor living

Situated overlooking Somes Sound, this unique, Bob Patterson-designed cottage offers stunning views of the Acadia National Park mountain peaks, located on a protected cove with a private dock. The property features 1,262 feet of waterfront frontage across 7.44 acres. The main cottage provides convenient one-floor living with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace, and cathedral ceilings. Additionally, the lower level includes office space with views of the Sound. The property's footprint comprises the main cottage and a small guest house both surrounded by a deck. Being Sold As Is.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 207.48 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.3 x 15.6

Bedroom 2

Level: First
Area: 107.86 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8.11 x 13.3

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 159.84 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.1

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 159.84 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.1

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 138.51 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.11 x 13.7

Living room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
Level: First
Area: 577.51 Square Feet
Dimensions: 26.12 x 22.11

Office

Level: Basement

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

None

Features

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Wood, Linoleum
Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Crawl Space,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,563
Total interior livable area: 1,563 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,191
Finished area below ground: 372

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Gravel, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
On waterfront: Yes
Body of water: Somes Sound
Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 1262,Waterfrontage Owned: 1262

Lot

Size: 7.44 Acres
Features: Rural, Open Lot, Wooded

Details

Parcel number: MTDSM010L169
Zoning: Shoreland
Other equipment: Cable

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle,Wood

Condition

Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private, Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Mount Desert

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,567/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,612,800
Annual tax amount: $16,075
Date on market: 7/8/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/28/2026	Price change	$2,450,000-16.9%$1,567/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1670820 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Price change	$2,950,000-21.3%$1,887/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1670820 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Listed for sale	$3,750,000$2,399/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1670820 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$14,999 +21%	$1,612,800 +13.4%
2023	$12,400 +8.5%	$1,422,000
2022	$11,433 +2.5%	$1,422,000 +5.2%
2021	$11,154 +3.4%	$1,352,000
2020	$10,789 +0.4%	$1,352,000
2019	$10,748 +3.6%	$1,352,000
2018	$10,370 +3.4%	$1,352,000
2017	$10,032 +2.1%	$1,352,000
2016	$9,829 +2.2%	$1,352,000
2015	$9,613 +4.9%	$1,352,000
2013	$9,167 +9.7%	$1,352,000
2012	$8,355 +6%	$1,352,000
2010	$7,882 -0.3%	$1,352,000
2009	$7,909 +2.6%	$1,352,000
2008	$7,706	$1,352,000