53 Island Avenue, Spruce Head, ME, 04859
About This Home
The first time I visited 53 Island Ave, it reminded me of a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay. This property describes ''Renascence,'' which the eloquent Ms. Millay poetically uses to describe how Maine's landscape evokes wilderness, sea, and sky. The property is situated in one of Maine's most beautiful settings. This rare-to-the-market offering encompasses a jewel-box home set on an acre of land with 242 feet of waterfront that shares in Maine's infamous sunsets. This one-bedroom, one-bath gem is close to Knox Regional Airport, McCloon's Lobster Shack, and the modern amenities Rockland offers. The mature gardens and careful updates have maintained the integrity of this quintessential Maine cottage.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vertical Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Microwave,Gas Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Shower,Storage
- Flooring: Concrete,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,035
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Direct Vent Heater,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,035
- Total interior livable area: 1,035 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry,Skylight
- Level: First
Living Room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic,Trees/Woods
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterbody name: Seal Harbor, Muscongus Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 242,Waterfrontage Owned: 242
Lot
- Lot size: 0.95 Acres
- Features: Near Town,Rural,Level,Landscaped,Wooded
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces,On Site
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,000 | $60,000 |
| Home Insurance | $446 | $5,352 |
| Property Taxes | $890 | $10,680 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $6,580 | $78,960 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $989,000 |
| 2025-07-31 | Sold | $950,000 |
| 2023-08-08 | Sold | $780,000 |
| 2023-07-05 | Pending sale | $595,000 |
| 2023-06-29 | Listed for sale | $595,000 |
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