12 Steamboat Wharf Lane, Harpswell, ME 04079

$2,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,604 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,848 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 5/02/2025 Last Modified: 9/12/2025

Description

A Rare Coastal Gem on Bailey Island Offered for the first time in decades, this extraordinary estate combines history, luxury, and natural beauty in one of coastal Maine's most beloved settings. Perched on one of Bailey Island's highest points, the property boasts unparalleled panoramic views of Casco Bay and Mackerel Cove. With southeastern exposure, you'll enjoy sun-filled days and spectacular sunsets — a true feast for the senses. Property Highlights Deepwater dock and float in Mackerel Cove — ideal for boaters and ocean enthusiasts Traditionally styled Mansard home (circa 1850), fully renovated with modern updates Guest cottage and barn/garage, both completely rebuilt with thoughtful design Park-like grounds featuring extensive landscaping and specialty fruit trees Fully furnished with tastefully curated, high-quality furnishings Main Residence 3 bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bath. All with open ocean views. Primary suite with private deck and captivating water views. Chef's kitchen with breakfast nook, seamlessly connected to the dining area, living room, and den. Expansive wrap-around deck perfect for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Year Round Guest Cottage 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, well-equipped kitchen, and cozy living area. Opens to a spacious deck with sweeping water views. Grandfathered as a legal second year-round dwelling — an increasingly rare and valuable asset Heated Barn / Garage / Art Studio Currently serving as an art studio, designed to inspire creativity. A versatile space adaptable as a garage, workshop, or additional living or recreational area This property is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Maine's coastal charm — whether as a luxurious year-round residence, a multi-generational retreat, or a seasonal escape. Every detail has been carefully considered, creating a seamless blend of classic style, modern comfort, and breathtaking natural surroundings.

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More Information MLS# 1621131

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 35658 Leased Land: No Page: 0272-77 Map: 22 Lot: 92 Zoning Overlay: Unknown Association: No Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 12 Street Name: Steamboat Wharf Street Type: Lane County: Cumberland Town: Harpswell State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04079 Zoning: Residential Full Tax Amount $: 7155 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 43.727746 Geo Lon: -69.997102

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown Seasonal: No Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee Deed: All Deed Restrictions: Unknown Bank Owned REO: No 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.8 # Rooms: 10 Total Baths: 5 Total Half Baths: 0 Color: gray Road Frontage: No # Fireplaces: 2 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3604 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Furniture: Furnished Garage: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 # Bedrooms: 5 Total Full Baths: 5 Year Built: 1850 SqFt Finished Total: 3604 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Site

Level: 1 Open: 1 Well Landscaped: 1

Location

Neighborhood: 1 Rural: 1

Roads

Dead End: 1 Paved: 1 Public: 1

Transportation

Deep Water Access: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes Waterfront Amount: 150 Water Frontage Owned: 150 Water Frontage Shared: 0 Water View: Yes Water Body Name: Mackerel Cove, Casco Bay Island: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: 1

Water Body Type

Cove: 1 Ocean: 1

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring: 1 Deeded: 1 Dock: 1 Oceanfront: 1 Waterfront Deep: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Other Structures

Outbuilding: 1

Basement

Bulkhead: 1 Unfinished: 1

View

Scenic: 1

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: 1 Slab: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Roof

Fiberglass: 1 Shingle: 1

Heat System

Baseboard: 1 Hot Water: 1 Space Heater: 1 Zoned: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Other Appliances: Range & Refrigerator guest cottage

Energy Efficiency

Dehumidifier: 1 Insulated Foundation: 1 LED Light Fixtures: 1 Thermostat: 1

Heat Fuel

Electric: 1 Oil: 1 Propane: 1

Cooling

Heat Pump: 1 None: 1

Floors

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1

Style

Mansard: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Utilities

Utilities On: No

Gas

Bottled: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: 1 Well: 1

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: 1 Suite: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins: 1 Closet: 1 Full Bath: 1

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: First

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: 1 Bedroom 5 Level: First

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: rbarrows@dirigovaluation.com

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: 1 Interior: 1

Water Heater

Off Heating System: 1

Amenities

Bathtub: 1 Laundry - 1st Floor: 1 Other Amenities: 1 Primary Bedroom w/Bath: 1 Shower: 1 Storage: 1 Walk-in Closets: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Equipment

Cable: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Generator: 1 Other Equipment: 1

Vehicle Storage

1 Car: 1

Dining Room

Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: 1 Formal: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Island: 1 Pantry: 1

Library

Library: 1 Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: 1

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: 1 Built-Ins: 1 Closet: 1 Double Vanities: 1 Full Bath: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Suite: 1 Walk-in Closet: 1

Mud Room

Mud Room: 1 Mud Room Level: First

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins: 1 Closet: 1

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1 Built-Ins: 1 Closet: 1 Dining Area: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Formal: 1 Full Bath: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Suite: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 3700000 Sold Price: $2,500,000 Current Price: $2,500,000

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-07-27 Closed Date: 2025-09-12 Closed Price: 2500000

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Neighborhood; Rural Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Cove; Ocean Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Mansard Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Slab Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Space Heater; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: Heat Pump; None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable; Central Vacuum; Generator; Other Equipment Energy Efficiency: Dehumidifier; Insulated Foundation; LED Light Fixtures; Thermostat Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 1 Car Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Mud Room Level: First Living Room Level: First Library Level: First Dining Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: First Bedroom 5 Level: First
Listing Office: Roxanne York Real Estate
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Last Updated: September - 12 - 2025
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