"Gardener's Cottage" is a sweet restored cottage that was once the residence of the gardener to a large Bar Harbor waterfront estate. Built for Edward Coles, son of the first governor of Illinois, in the late 1800s, it is a relic from the bygone cottage era. Lovely open first floor layout with well designed kitchen, living room, laundry room, full bath and the warmth of a propane stove. Second floor with primary bedroom with ensuite bath and other comfortable sized bedroom. An acre with fully fenced large back yard. Conveniently located just a 1/3 mile from the downtown district, it's just minutes into town. Close proximity to the wonderful Compass Harbor trails with access to the shoreline. Fantastic location to access Acadia National Park loop road, carriage and hiking trails. Find your spot on Mount Desert Island.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$386Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Elizabeth {Beth} Ingebritson• The Knowles Company
This fully restored cottage was once the residence of the gardener to large waterfront estate. Built for Edward Coles, son of the first governor of Illinois in the late 1800s, it is a relic from the bygone cottage era. Conveniently located just a 1/3 mile from the downtown district, it's just a short 10-minute walk into town. It's also just a short walk (in the other direction) to the wonderful Compass Harbor shoreline, and an Acadia hiking trail. Very strong rental history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,556 (+15.7%)
$387,400 + $166,000
$553,400
2023
$4,804 (+10.1%)
$387,400 + $166,000
$553,400
2022
$4,365 (+5.3%)
$327,800 + $140,500
$468,300
2021
$4,146 (+47.7%)
$298,000 + $127,700
$425,700
2020
$2,807 (+1.4%)
$146,600 + $89,300
$235,900
2019
$2,767 (+8.1%)
$145,100 + $88,400
$233,500
2017
$2,559 (+2.2%)
$145,100 + $88,400
$233,500
2016
$2,505 (+1.3%)
$145,100 + $88,400
$233,500
2015
$2,473 (+7.6%)
$145,100 + $88,400
$233,500
2012
$2,298
$145,100 + $88,400
$233,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,465
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,465
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
563020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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Village Historic District
The Village Historic District consists of mostly single-family homes and historically significant estates. New development, redevelopment, and infill development shall respect and reflect the following standards to assure that the design and use of properties within this district are compatible with any nearby properties.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
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Public service
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 382 Main St
$566,489
$1,489 over list price of $565K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $485K to $615K.