Hancock County and Mount Desert Town property record for 596 Sound Dr, Mount Desert, ME 04660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,093 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (91,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MTDS M:010 L:175 |
| Primary APN | MTDS M:010 L:175 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,093 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,593 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,093 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 963 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 91,912 sqft (2.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 SOUND DR |
| City | MOUNT DESERT |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 175 |
| Jurisdiction | MOUNT DESERT ME |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT DESERT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 966000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Somesville Historic District listed 1975 · 34 contributing resources · NRIS 75000092 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hancock County and Mount Desert Town records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 COOKSEY DR, SEAL HARBOR, ME 04675 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6994 / 507 |
| Transfer Doc | 0068820362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOUNT DESERT ME |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 596 SOUND DR, MOUNT DESERT, ME 04660 |
| Document Number | 0069940507 |
| Book / Page | 6994 / 507 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19018476 |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 836 WHISKEY RD, AIKEN, SC 29801-4830 |
| Document Number | 0019018477 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19018477 |
| Name | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Index | Other |
Source: Hancock County and Mount Desert Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Desert Town |
| Elementary School District | Mount Desert (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Desert Community School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,215.00 (+1.82%) | $1,417,800 (+19.71%) Land $832,900 Building $584,900 |
| 2024 | $11,015.00 (+16.28%) | $1,184,400 (+9.03%) Land $697,100 Building $487,300 |
| 2023 | $9,473.00 (+8.46%) | $1,086,300 (-) Land $599,000 Building $487,300 |
| 2022 | $8,734.00 | $1,086,300 Land $599,000 Building $487,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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