87 Peabody Drive (Northeast Hrbr), Mount Desert, ME 04662

$6,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 10 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,715 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 157,687 Status: Pending
Current Price: $6,200,000 List Date: 5/23/2025 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

On the market for the first time in a century, Shell Heap is a rare legacy estate nestled along the pristine shoreline of Northeast Harbor, and steps away from the entrance to Thuya Gardens and Eliot Mountain. Shell Heap is set on 3+ acres with a rare and distinctive seashore of traditional stone beach and expansive sand flats at low tide. With sweeping views of the Harbor and out to the Western Way, one can enjoy countless hours watching boats and the tide gracefully roll in & out. Start your day watching the morning light cascade onto moored boats as the sun rises slowly over Eliot Mountain, and at the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the inner harbor. Originally built in 1897 for noted rusticator Joseph Curtis, this historic property has remained in the same family for generations. Now, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new stewards to shape its next chapter. With two distinct residences: Shell Heap North + Shell Heap South, it presents one w/ a wond ...

Listing Details MLS# 1623168

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
87
Street Name
Peabody Drive (Northeast Hrbr)
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04662
Leased Land
No
Book
2796
Page
388
Map
3
Lot
45
Zoning
SR2
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
27516.51
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
6200000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
# Rooms
18
# Bedrooms
10
# Fireplaces
4
Total Full Baths
5
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
6
Year Built
1897
SqFt Finished Above Grade
4715
SqFt Finished Total
4715
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
3.62
Source of Acreage
Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-04-06

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
424.16
Water Frontage Owned
424.16
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Northeast Harbor
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
SURVEY

Site

Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Near Town
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

No Gas
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 9
Yes
Bedroom 9 Level
Upper

Bedroom 10

Bedroom 10
Yes
Bedroom 10 Level
Second

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Oil
Yes

Vehicle Storage

3 Car
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
Upper

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Media Room

Media Room
Yes
Media Room Level
First

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Well Landscaped Location: Near Town Roads: Public Water Body Type: Harbor Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Oil Cooling: None Floors: Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 3 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen Upper
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Primary Bedroom First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Mud Room First
Kitchen First
Media Room First
Bedroom 9 Upper
Bedroom 10 Second

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: The Knowles Company
Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322
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