1 Ship Street, Rockport, ME 04856

$4,495,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,396 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,495,000 List Date: 7/10/2026 Last Modified: 9/21/2026

Overview

Description

In one of the most extraordinary settings on Rockport Harbor, 1 Ship Street is a private harborfront enclave with two year-round residences, a private sandy beach, terraced gardens, and sweeping views across the harbor to Indian Island Lighthouse and beyond to Penobscot Bay and its islands. Offered for the first time since 1973, the property combines rare waterfront amenities, architectural distinction, and an intimate sense of privacy at the end of a dead-end street, all in the harbor Charles Kuralt once called ''the most perfect small harbor in America.'' The property comfortably sleeps up to eight guests and is especially well suited for family and guests with space to spread out and enjoy this quintessential coastal retreat. The main residence is a striking modern interpretation of a classic New England waterfront home, inspired by the owners' long admiration for renowned American architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen, with clean lines and light-filled interiors. The open main floor inclu ...

Listing Details MLS# 1671226

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
Yes
Street Name
Ship
Street Type
Street
County
Knox
Town
Rockport
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04856
Zip +4
4448
Leased Land
No
Book
5183
Page
9
Map
28
Lot
153
Zoning
Harbor Village
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
47742.24
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
5200000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
2
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
2
Total Baths
5
Year Built
2008
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3396
SqFt Finished Total
3396
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.69
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
206
Water Frontage Owned
206
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Rockport Harbor; Penobscot Bay
Island
No

More Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level
First

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Level
Second

Kitchen

Kitchen Level
Second

Living Room

Living Room Level
Second

Other Room 1

Other Room 1 Level
Second

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront View: Scenic Style: Contemporary Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Shingle Exterior: Fiber Cement Heat System: Hot Water; Radiant Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 3 Car; Detached; Storage Above Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen Second
Living Room Second
Dining Room Second
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 First
Other Room Second
Bedroom 3 Second

Documents

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Last Updated: September - 21 - 2026
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