3 Ben Island, Harpswell, ME 04079

$1,750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,458 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 182,952 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,750,000 List Date: 6/06/2025 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

One of One. Ben Island is an extraordinary 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, and modern off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking and deepwater dock access. At the southern tip of the island sits a beautifully renovated post-and-beam cottage with granite counters, tiled floors, stainless appliances, two updated bathrooms, three bedrooms plus a loft, and a screened-in porch overlooking a pebbled pocket beach. Built for comfort and sustainability, the home features a full foundation, insulated windows, drilled well with a whole-house RO water treatment system, conventional septic, LP heat with electric backup, and on-demand hot water. Power is supplied by a 6.7kW solar system paired with a backup 10kW generator. A 6-passenger 4x4 side-by-side is included for exploring scenic island trails and accessing multiple beaches, wooded pathways, and gathering areas. Additional features include an outdoor shower, shed, ...

Listing Details MLS# 1625548

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
3
Street Name
Ben
Street Type
Island
County
Cumberland
Town
Harpswell
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04079
Leased Land
No
Book
37289
Page
184,204
Map
56
Lot
2
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Neighborhood Association
Catlin Shores
Association
Yes
Association Fee
1177
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
School District
RSU 75/MSAD 75
Full Tax Amount $
5991.12
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1945000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
3
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Furnished
Color
natural
Year Built
2001
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1458
SqFt Finished Total
1458
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
4.2
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
270
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
Road Front Other Source
270' marked on survey for Friend's Rest

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-08-05
Closed Date
2025-08-29
Closed Price
1750000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
2000
Water Frontage Owned
2000
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Quahog Bay
Island
Yes

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
approx. determined from tax map

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
most everything

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address
todd.santora@valuationsunlimited.com

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Length
11.5
Bedroom 2 Width
11.1

Bedroom Amenities 2

Skylight
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
11.9
Bedroom 3 Width
9.4

Bedroom Amenities 3

Skylight
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
9.9
Dining Room Width
9.2

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Informal
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
First
Family Room Length
15
Family Room Width
28

Family Room Amenities

Heat Stove
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
9.2
Kitchen Width
10.8

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Loft

Loft
Yes

Loft Amenities

Ladder
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Length
12
Primary Bedroom Width
12

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Skylight
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First
Sunroom Length
7.1
Sunroom Width
13.4

Sunroom Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Three-Season
Yes

Room Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Informal
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Three-Season
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Association; Gravel; Right of Way Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Boat Mooring; Boat Slip; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cape Cod Structure Type: Post & Beam Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space; Dirt Floor; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block Roof: Metal; Pitched Exterior: Vertical Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane Water Heater: Gas; On Demand; Tankless Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other; Security System; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch Equipment: Generator; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans; LED Light Fixtures Driveway: Gravel; Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers; Off Grid; Photovoltaics Seller Owned Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Family Room 15.00 28.00 First
Kitchen 9.20 10.80 First
Dining Room 9.90 9.20 First
Sunroom 7.10 13.40 First
Primary Bedroom 12.00 12.00 Second
Bedroom 2 11.50 11.10 Second
Bedroom 3 11.90 9.40 Second
Loft Third
IDX
Listing Office: Tim Dunham Realty
Selling Office: River's Edge Realty LLC
Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 207-729-7297

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