1591 Turtle Head Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

$950,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 187,744 Status: Active

Current Price: $950,000 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/09/2026

Overview

Description

North End Cottage, located in the coveted Turtle Head subdivision, is a charming chalet-style waterfront retreat set on 4.31+/- mostly wooded acres. Flowering gardens, vegetable beds, and stone paths leading to the covered front porch create a warm and welcoming first impression. Built in 2000, the home features large windows with sweeping views over East Penobscot Bay and offers convenient one-level living with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and laundry on the main floor. The open floor plan includes a spacious chef's kitchen, dining area, and living room, all thoughtfully positioned to take advantage of the water views. A spiral staircase leads to a loft that can serve as an additional living room or office with elevated views of the bay. This year-round home is heated by radiant floors and a wood stove. Outside, a waterside deck with a hot tub provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the coastal setting. The property includes a two-car garage with a workshop and well-appointed gu ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1663932

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 1591
Street Name: Turtle Head
Street Type: Road
County: Waldo
Town: Islesboro
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04848
Zip +4: 4051
Leased Land: No
Book: 1864
Page: 164
Map: 37
Lot: 5-B
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
School District: Islesboro Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $: 12141
Tax Year: 2026
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 950000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Furniture: Negotiable
Year Built: 2000
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2400
SqFt Finished Total: 2400
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Floor plans by Cubicasa App
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 4.31
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 307.5
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 311
Water Frontage Owned: 311
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: East Penobscot Bay
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Site

Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

More Information

Location

Rural: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Dirt: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes
Full: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Radiant: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes
Granite: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Chalet: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Second

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath: Yes

Room Features

Full Bath: Yes

Property Features

Site: Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Association; Dirt Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica; Granite Style: Chalet Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Full Basement Entry: Bulkhead Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Radiant; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Hot Tub; One-Floor Living Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	First
Laundry	First
Family Room	Second
In-law Floorplan	Second
Bedroom 3	Second

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IDX

Listing Office: Cates Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026

Broker Attribution: ginnie@catesre.com

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