Is it really an island?

Yes.  It is connected to the mainland by a rock causeway.   

When was it built?

We believe it was built in the 1920's by Elmer Allen who operated a lumber yard in Tenants Harbor from sometime in the late 1800's to the late 1940's.   Elmer Allen's grand daughter is  Mrs. Harlan (Charlene Allen) Black.

How much land is there?

According to the Town of St. George digitized tax maps the acreage is  .459 on the island and .263 in the causeway for  .722  total acreage. 

What are the taxes?

The 2010 real estate taxes are $5602.  The valuation on the land is $652,500, the building $114,900 for a total of $767,400. 

Where is the well?

The drilled well serving the structure since the early 1960's is located on the abutting  mainland property at the head of the driveway.  It currently supplies the  island and the mainland cottage at 9 Mouse Island Road.  In years past the well supplied ample and excellent water to various year round and seasonal properties on Barter Point. 

Where is the septic system?

In the 1990's while preparing the property for vacation rental the septic inspection revealed a  1000 (+/-) gallon, concrete, in-ground septic tank.  In September of 2010 Charles B. Dolham,  a Maine licensed Site Evaluator from Warren inspected the site and rendered his opinion. 

Is it a licensed overboard discharge septic system?

No.  It is not an overboard discharge system.  It is a subsurface waste water disposal system.   No public record regarding the installation exists except for a recent inspection by a state licensed site evaluator. 

Can you renovate the structure?

Yes.  The property location requires compliance with the Shoreland Zoning and may be subject to the Flood Plain Ordinance depending on the extent of the renovation.

Can you add on to, enlarge or expand the the structure?

Yes.  The structure is entirely within the 75' set back area of the 250' Shoreland Zone and there are limitations governed by local ordinances.

What happens if the causeway is damaged in a storm?

In 1997 a storm caused minor damage to a section of the causeway approximately 30' along a portion closest to the island.  At that time the cost of the repair was $1000.   Annual maintenance and immediate repair of damage is important.  Annual maintenance costs have fallen between $0 and $500 since 1997.  Any major repairs in recent years were done by  George C. Hall of Rockland.

Who owns the property between Barter Point Road and the causeway?

The mainland property is held in a separate family trust for the benefit of True and Shirley Hall.  Easements are on record at the Knox County Registry of Deeds for the island property access and well rights.  These items would be reviewed by a buyer's legal representation.