MLS# 1657476 - 281 Atlantic Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
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Status:
Active
Property Type:
Single Family Residence
Year Built:
1940
Days On Website:
2
Property Details for 281 Atlantic Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
Description
A ferry ride away from the everyday, this dreamy Swan's Island escape begins with a scenic drive past Acadia National Park and a departure from Bass Harbor, setting the tone for something truly special. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers peaceful island living with ocean views and includes a separate waterfront lot. Inside features warm pine wood floors, a newly installed bathroom (2025), and furnishings included,making it truly move-in ready. A sun-soaked enclosed porch provides the perfect spot to relax and take in the quiet surroundings year-round. Outside, you'll find a greenhouse, beautiful perennials, and a storage shed. Both the home and shed had roofs replaced in 2019 for added peace of mind. Located just about a mile from the ferry terminal and five minutes from the local market and town office, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience in a quaint island community. Your island dream starts here 🌊
Open House
Features
Property Access
- Road Surface Type: "Paved"
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Microwave", "Gas Range", "Refrigerator", "Washer"
Basement
- Basement: "Exterior Entry", "Dirt Floor", "Unfinished"
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: "New Englander"
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 2,000
- Construction Materials: "Wood Frame", "Stone", "Wood Siding"
- Furnished: Furnished
- Year Built: 1940
Cooling
- Cooling: "None"
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: "Accessible Approach with Ramp"
Exterior Features
- Other Equipment: "Internet Access Available"
- Patio And Porch Features: "Deck"
- Patio And Porch Features: "Deck"
Fireplaces
- Building includes fireplace
- 2 total fireplaces
Floors
- Flooring: "Hardwood", "Painted/Stained"
Foundation
- Foundation Details: "Stone", "Pillar/Post/Pier"
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
- Waterfront Features: "Beach Rights", "Deeded", "Oceanfront"
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: "Electric", "Oil", "Baseboard", "Hot Water"
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Features: "Attic"
Laundry
- Features: "Main Level"
Listing
- Listing Id: 1657476
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2026-05-31 00:26:41.262
- On Market Date: 2026-04-11
- Original List Price: $382,000
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-11 22:13:28
Location
- City: Swans Island
- State Or Province: ME
- County Or Parish: Hancock
- Postal Code: 04685
Lot
- Features: "Interior Lot", "Near Public Beach", "Corner Lot", "Landscaped"
- 1 acres
- Area: 1
- 43,560 square feet
Parking
- Features: "Gravel", "1 - 4 Spaces"
Property
- Other Structures: "Outbuilding"
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: "Scenic"
- Zoning: Residential FF
Roof
- Roof: "Metal"
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 6
Sewer
- Sewer: "Private Sewer", "Septic Tank"
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $2,066
- Tax Lot: 31/23
Utilities
- Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
- Water Source: "Private", "Well"
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$382,000 - 281 Atlantic Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
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281 Atlantic Road
Swans Island, ME 04685
City: Swans Island