1407 US Highway 1, Prospect, ME 04981 ⋆

1407 US Highway 1, Prospect, ME 04981

$595,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,354 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 253,519 Status: Active

Current Price: $595,000 List Date: 7/07/2026 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

Set along 745 feet of Penobscot River shoreline, this unique coastal Maine property offers panoramic views of the iconic Penobscot Narrows Bridge, timeless character, and exceptional investment potential. Main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one on main level), blending charm w/ thoughtful modern updates. Beautifully landscaped grounds and mature plantings create a peaceful waterfront setting perfect for year-round living or a seasonal retreat. Above the detached two-car garage, with its own private entrance, is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with a previous rental history--ideal for guests, extended family, or supplemental income. Conveniently located between Midcoast and Downeast Maine, the property is just minutes from Fort Knox State Historic Site, the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, and an easy drive to Ellsworth, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park. Positioned along a popular tourism corridor, the expansive grounds offer exciting possibilities for additional inves ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1670694

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 1407
Street Name: US Highway 1
County: Waldo
Town: Prospect
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04981
Leased Land: No
Book: 5242
Page: 297
Map: 4
Lot: 15
Zoning: rural & shoreland
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 3375
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 595000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Furniture: Negotiable
Color: white
Year Built: 1933
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1354
SqFt Finished Total: 1354
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 5.82
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 745
Water Frontage Owned: 745
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Penobscot River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Levels

Two: Yes

More Information

Site

Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Public Beach: Yes
Other Location: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Major Road Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Radiator: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Energy Efficiency

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Gas Bottled: Yes
Oil: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Other: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

New Englander: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach; Other Location Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Deeded; River/Brook/Stream View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Other; Solid Surface Style: New Englander Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Metal Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Radiator Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil Water Heater: Gas Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached; Storage Above Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Sunroom	First
In-law Floorplan	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Deed Public Access ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

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Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026

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1407 US Highway 1, Prospect, ME 04981 (MLS# 1670694)