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53 Island Avenue

Saint George, ME 04859

1 bed
1 bath
1,035 sqft
~1 acre lot
$753 per sqft
1979 build
– on site

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When a prolific artist occupies a space, you can feel their energy, their creativity, their unique way of looking at the world and existing in it. And when inimitable textile artist Morris Dorenfeld set out in search of a place from which to create, he found a lush, nearly acre parcel on the St. George Peninsula on a spit connecting the mainland to Rackliff Island. A coveted, jewel of a location with 242 feet of pristine waterfront with endless views and for decades he made it his beloved home and studio. A property like 53 Island Avenue isn't looking for a new owner - its looking for the next steward to continue Morrie's tradition of respect and love of place. Just as Morrie spent countless hours artfully creating intricate weavings, he also used that same passionate energy to care for his home and the land that surrounded it. He wove the ocean and the rocks together with native plantings; he thought about how the sun would glide over a bed of daylilies just right as it rose over Seal Cove. He marveled at blue skies glinting off a small waterfall that bobbed and weaved over granite stones. Things here are on purpose and the result is magical - gentle, profound, serene and in living color. The house sits perfectly on the lot with all living spaces, inside and out, orientated towards the water - it is an uncomplicated space made beautiful by its simplicity. Grassy paths lead to secret gardens and a Beach Rose laden passageway opens onto the waterfront with its massive ledge made smooth and flat by waves and tides, dipping gently down towards and into the water. It's a place for Adirondack chairs and picnics, a place to swim from, a natural dock from which to launch kayaks or paddle boards. Two outbuildings serve as a blank canvas with ideas from guest houses to studios. Island Avenue is a quiet, year-round neighborhood ideal for biking and walking and is just a short drive from the larger towns of Rockland, Thomaston and Camden.

Listing courtesy of MREIS / City + Harbor Real Estate

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MLS# 1563460 —

The Building

Year Built:

1979
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Not Applicable
Direction Faces:

None
Window Features:

None
Building Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

1035.0
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

3
Kitchen:

true
Fireplace:

false
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None

Financial & Terms

Land Lease:

false
Rent Includes:

None

Location

Directions:

None

The Property

Lot Features:

Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Other
Lot Size:

41,382 Sqft
Lot Size Area:

0.95
Lot Size Acres:

0.95
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Zoning:

Shoreland
Property Attached:

No
View:

Scenic
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

true
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Waterfront Features:

Cove, Bay, Harbor, Ocean
Other Equipment:

None

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,686

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

1

Baths

Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Stove, Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

false
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Utilities:

Utilities On
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
Water Source:

Public, Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Gas Range

Schools

Elementary School:

None
Middle Or Junior School:

None
High School:

None
High School District:

St George Public Schools

The Community

Spa Features:

None
Pool Private:

No
Water Body Name:

Seal Harbor, Muscongus Bay, Penobscot Bay
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Features:

1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Outbuilding

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Utility Costs

$272/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/8/23 Aug 8, 2023	Sold	MREIS	$780,000

House Sold on 8/8/2023

$780,000

Listing provided by broker:

Fletcher Smi Michael McNaboe

City + Harbor Real Estate

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53 Island Avenue

Saint George, ME 04859