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300 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

$425,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,553 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 74,052 Status: Active
Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 11/02/2025 Last Modified: 11/03/2025

Overview

Description

Step into history with this remarkable property, originally the Pendleton School, Islesboro's main elementary school during the 1800's until the early 1950s. This former schoolhouse has plenty of potential. Currently operating as the Double Door Gallery during the summer months, showcasing local and regional artists, the property boasts two large open rooms on the first floor, featuring curved walls, bead board, and wood paneling on the walls and ceiling, along with a convenient half bath. The second floor presents a studio apartment with room for expansion, offering an immediate income-producing opportunity through gallery rentals and potential apartment leasing. Its mid-island location provides easy access to the library, public park and playground, island market, and post office, making it an ideal spot for community engagement. Imagine the possibilities: continue its legacy as a vibrant art gallery or transform it into whatever your imagination can dream up. This property is not ju ...

Listing Details MLS# 1642543

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
300
Street Name
Main
Street Type
Road
County
Waldo
Town
Islesboro
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04848
Zip +4
4509
Leased Land
No
Book
2575
Page
86
Map
19
Lot
11
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4640
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
425000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed
Partial
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
3
# Bedrooms
Yes
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Color
White
Year Built
1887
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2553
SqFt Finished Total
2553
SqFt Source
Seller
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
1.7
Source of Acreage
Seller
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
Seasonal
Water Body Name
East Penobscot Bay

Site

Level
Yes

More Information

Location

Near Town
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Stone
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heat System

Forced Air
Yes

Appliances Included

Electric Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

New Englander
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level Location: Near Town; Rural Roads: Public Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Electric Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Stone Roof: Composition Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Other Room First
Other Room 2 First
In-law Floorplan Second
Listing Office: Cates Real Estate
IDX
Last Updated: November - 03 - 2025
Broker Attribution: info@catesre.com

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