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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

Overview

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 t ...

Listing Details MLS# 1625005

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

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

Contract Information

Original List Price
1650000

Property Information

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

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

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

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address
rusty@pillsburyappraisal.com

Site

Open
Yes
Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Rural
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access
Yes
Major Road Access
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed
Yes
Survey
Yes

Water Body Type

Cove
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring
Yes
Dock
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Direct Vent Furnace
Yes
Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Ceiling Fans
Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes
Granite
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
On Site
Yes
Paved
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Dutch Colonial
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Length
12
Bedroom 1 Width
12

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Length
10
Bedroom 2 Width
10

Water

Private
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
12
Bedroom 3 Width
10

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes
Off Heating System
Yes
On Demand
Yes
Tank
Yes
Tankless
Yes

Amenities

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

Equipment

Generator
Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
Second
Bonus Room Length
8
Bonus Room Width
20

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
17
Dining Room Width
14

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Second
Family Room Length
26
Family Room Width
14

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
17
Kitchen Width
15

Kitchen Amenities

Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First
Laundry Room Length
9
Laundry Room Width
8

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
13
Living Room Width
14

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Length
17
Primary Bedroom Width
14

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First
Mud Room Length
8
Mud Room Width
6

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First
Sunroom Length
11
Sunroom Width
15

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
First
Other Room 2 Length
35
Other Room 2 Width
17

Room Features

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

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

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