1241 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079

$1,450,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,666 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 68,389 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,450,000 List Date: 6/02/2025 Last Modified: 10/10/2025

Description

Nestled on the serene shores of Orr's Island in Harpswell, Maine, this exquisite waterfront estate at 1241 Harpswell Island Road offers a rare blend of timeless charm and contemporary elegance. Spanning 445 feet of diverse waterfront along Gun Point Cove, the property boasts a deep-water dock, a protected shallow tidal area, sandy shores at low tide, a boat mooring, and a private dock, creating an idyllic coastal retreat. A quintessential Dutch Colonial seaside cottage, steeped in nostalgic allure, serves as a charming three-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence. With easterly water views, wide-plank wood floors, and vintage floral wallpaper, this cottage exudes character and has been a successful Airbnb, offering guests an authentic Maine experience. The cozy interiors invite relaxation, while the serene backyard provides a picturesque backdrop. Built in 2009, the main house blends open-concept living with breathtaking easterly and southerly views of both deep and shallow tidal waters. Large windows frame the mature terraced gardens and gently sloping lawn that lead to the water's edge. The second-story primary en-suite offers elevated water views and includes a versatile open space, ideal for additional bedrooms or a private retreat. A second-story, one-bedroom efficiency apartment with distant water views provides a perfect guest suite or private retreat. Additionally, a separate studio, previously used as an art gallery, offers flexible space for a home business, creative studio, or bunkhouse, adding to the property's versatility.This exceptional Harpswell estate captures the essence of coastal Maine living, offering unparalleled water access, captivating views, and a unique opportunity to own a piece of New England's storied coastline.

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More Information MLS# 1625005

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 24752 Leased Land: No Page: 69 Map: 35 Lot: 196 Zoning Overlay: No Association: No Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 1241 Street Name: Harpswell Islands Street Type: Road County: Cumberland Town: Harpswell State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04079 Zip +4: 2303 Zoning: CF1,CF2 Full Tax Amount $: 6040 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 43.783878 Geo Lon: -69.95027

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes Seasonal: No Deed: All Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.57 # Rooms: 20 Total Baths: 5 Total Half Baths: 1 Road Frontage: Yes # Fireplaces: 1 Road Frontage +/-: 188 Source of Road Frontage: Survey SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4666 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No # Bedrooms: 5 Total Full Baths: 4 Year Built: 1900 SqFt Finished Total: 4666 Source of Acreage: Survey

Site

Open: 1 Rolling/Sloping: 1 Well Landscaped: 1

Location

Rural: 1

Roads

Public: 1

Transportation

Deep Water Access: 1 Major Road Access: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes Waterfront Amount: 445 Water Frontage Owned: 445 Water Frontage Shared: 0 Water View: Yes Water Body Name: Gun Point Cove

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: 1 Survey: 1

Water Body Type

Cove: 1 Ocean: 1

Recreational Water

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

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

Unfinished: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

View

Scenic: 1

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: 1 Stone: 1

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Heat System

Baseboard: 1 Direct Vent Furnace: 1 Direct Vent Heater: 1 Hot Water: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Energy Efficiency

Ceiling Fans: 1

Heat Fuel

Propane: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Laminate: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: 1 Granite: 1

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: 1 On Site: 1 Paved: 1

Style

Cottage: 1 Dutch Colonial: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First Bedroom 1 Length: 12 Bedroom 1 Width: 12

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Gas

Bottled: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 10 Bedroom 2 Width: 10

Water

Private: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 12 Bedroom 3 Width: 10

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: 1

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: rusty@pillsburyappraisal.com

Restrictions

No Restrictions: 1

Basement Entry

Interior: 1

Water Heater

Gas: 1 Off Heating System: 1 On Demand: 1 Tank: 1 Tankless: 1

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: 1 Bathtub: 1 In-Law Apartment: 1 Laundry - 1st Floor: 1 Pantry: 1 Primary Bedroom w/Bath: 1 Shower: 1 Storage: 1

Equipment

Generator: 1

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: 1 Bonus Room Level: Second Bonus Room Length: 8 Bonus Room Width: 20

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: 1

Dining Room

Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Dining Room Length: 17 Dining Room Width: 14

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: 1

Family Room

Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: Second Family Room Length: 26 Family Room Width: 14

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Kitchen Length: 17 Kitchen Width: 15

Kitchen Amenities

Island: 1 Pantry: 1

Laundry Room

Laundry: 1 Laundry Room Level: First Laundry Room Length: 9 Laundry Room Width: 8

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: 1

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Living Room Length: 13 Living Room Width: 14

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: 1

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second Primary Bedroom Length: 17 Primary Bedroom Width: 14

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath: 1

Mud Room

Mud Room: 1 Mud Room Level: First Mud Room Length: 8 Mud Room Width: 6

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins: 1

Sunroom

Sunroom: 1 Sunroom Level: First Sunroom Length: 11 Sunroom Width: 15

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: 1 Other Room 2 Level: First Other Room 2 Length: 35 Other Room 2 Width: 17

Room Features

Built-Ins: 1 Dining Area: 1 Full Bath: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Wood Burning Fireplace: 1

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 1650000 Sold Price: $1,450,000 Current Price: $1,450,000

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-07-15 Closed Date: 2025-10-10 Closed Price: 1450000

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Rural Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Cove; Ocean Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica; Granite Style: Cottage; Dutch Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Furnace; Direct Vent Heater; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Gas; Off Heating System; On Demand; Tank; Tankless Cooling: None Floors: Laminate; Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Equipment: Generator Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Length: 17.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Bedroom 1 Length: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First Bedroom 2 Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second Bonus Room Length: 8.00 Width: 20.00 Level: Second Family Room Length: 26.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Dining Room Length: 17.00 Width: 14.00 Level: First Kitchen Length: 17.00 Width: 15.00 Level: First Living Room Length: 13.00 Width: 14.00 Level: First Mud Room Length: 8.00 Width: 6.00 Level: First Kitchen Length: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First Living Room Length: 21.00 Width: 11.00 Level: First Dining Room Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Level: First Mud Room Length: 8.00 Width: 11.00 Level: First Laundry Length: 9.00 Width: 8.00 Level: First Sunroom Length: 11.00 Width: 15.00 Level: First Other Room 2 Length: 35.00 Width: 17.00 Level: First Living Room Level: Second Kitchen Level: Second
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: October - 10 - 2025
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