MLS# 1657476 - 281 Atlantic Road, Swans Island, ME 04685

$382,000
Beds: 3
Sqft: 2,000
Sqft lot: 43,560
Acre lot: 1
Est. $1,407 / mo.*
21 Days On Market

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Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1940
Days On Website: 21

Property Details for 281 Atlantic Road, Swans Island, ME 04685

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, where you could add a dock and enjoy boating as part of your lifestyle. 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 🌊

Property Access

  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Washer", "Refrigerator", "Microwave", "Gas Range", "Dryer", "Dishwasher"

Basement

  • Basement: "Dirt Floor", "Exterior Only", "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: "Stone", "Wood Siding", "Wood Frame"
  • 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

Foundation

  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Pillar/Post/Pier"

Water Features

  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • Waterfront Property

Heating

  • Heating: "Hot Water", "Baseboard"
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Features: "Attic"

Laundry

  • Features: "Laundry - 1st Floor", "Main Level"

Listing

  • Contract Status Change Date: 2026-04-11
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-10
  • Listing Id: 1657476
  • Mls Status: Active
  • Modification Timestamp: 2026-04-13 15:09:44
  • On Market Date: 2026-04-11
  • Original Entry Timestamp: 2026-04-11 22:13:28
  • Original List Price: $382,000
  • Standard Status: Active
  • Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-11 22:13:28
  • 21 days on market

Location

  • City: Swans Island
  • State Or Province: ME
  • County Or Parish: Hancock
  • Postal Code: 04685

Lot

  • Features: "Well Landscaped", "Corner Lot", "Interior Lot", "Near Public Beach"
  • 1 acres
  • Area: 1
  • 43,560 square feet

Parking

  • Features: "1 - 4 Spaces", "Gravel"

Property

  • Other Structures: "Outbuilding"
  • Parcel Number: 001550127
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: "Scenic"
  • Zoning: Residential FF

Roof

  • Roof: "Metal"

Additional Rooms

  • Rooms Total: 6

Sewer

  • Sewer: "Septic Tank", "Private Sewer"

Taxes

  • Annual Amount: $2,066
  • Tax Lot: 31/23

Utilities

  • Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
  • Water Source: "Well", "Private"

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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