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253 High Head Road, Harpswell, ME 04079

$2,520,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,523 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 64,469 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,520,000 List Date: 10/12/2023 Last Modified: 10/10/2025

Overview

Description

Perched on the coast of Harpswell, Maine, 253 High Head is an extraordinary property that seamlessly marries modern comfort with the timeless beauty of Maine's coastline. This estate quality site offers sweeping southeasterly ocean views, 250' of shoreline, and a private deep water dock. Inside, the custom-designed home which is heated entirely by solar electricity, you'll find tiled floors over radiant heat, coupled with heat pumps and central air conditioning ensuring year-round comfort. The open-concept design invites you to savor the ocean views from anywhere its over 3500 square feet of living space. The spacious living area is flooded with natural light and serves as the perfect vantage point for the ever-changing ocean panoramas. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring top-of-the-line appliances and abundant counter space. The nearby dining area offers an ideal spot to enjoy culinary creations with the ocean as your backdrop. This property is part of the desirable High Head ...

Listing Details MLS# 1574494

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
253
Street Name
High Head
Street Type
Road
County
Cumberland
Town
Harpswell
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04079
Zip +4
2909
Leased Land
No
Book
40053
Page
79
Map
7
Lot
161
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Neighborhood Association
High Head
Association
Yes
Association Fee
1792
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
School District
RSU 75/MSAD 75
Full Tax Amount $
8023
Tax Year
2022

Contract Information

Original List Price
2195000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Trustee
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Yes
# Rooms
11
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Year Built
2017
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3523
SqFt Finished Total
3523
SqFt Source
Public Records
Other Source of Square Footage
construction plans state
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
1.48
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
240
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2023-10-17
Closed Date
2023-11-06
Closed Price
2520000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
500
Water Frontage Owned
250
Water Frontage Shared
250
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Harpswell Sound/Dock Cove

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
shared frontage is an estimate based on tax map
Public Records
Yes

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes
2 Car
Yes
Auto Door Opener
Yes
Direct Entry to Living
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Neighborhood
Yes
Rural
Yes
Subdivision
Yes

Roads

Association
Yes
Dead End
Yes
Paved
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access
Yes
Major Road Access
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Cove
Yes
Harbor
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Slip
Yes
Common
Yes
Deeded
Yes
Dock
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Daylight
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Water Heater
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Solar
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Yes
On Site
Yes
Paved
Yes

Style

Cape Cod
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Length
19.5
Bedroom 2 Width
16.4

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
20
Bedroom 3 Width
18

Bedroom Amenities 3

Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Length
13.5
Bedroom 4 Width
12.8

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Restrictions

Other Restrictions
Yes

Water Heater

Heat Pump
Yes
Off Heating System
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Clubhouse
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Other Amenities
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Glassed-in Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Porch-Screened
Yes

Equipment

Cable
Yes
Generator
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Length
21.7
Den Level
Second
Den Width
25.7

Den Amenities

Closet
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
20
Kitchen Width
12.5

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Island
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First
Laundry Room Length
6.6
Laundry Room Width
6

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Utility Sink
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
19
Living Room Width
19

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes

Loft

Loft
Yes
Loft Length
9.7
Loft Width
27.9

Loft Amenities

Ladder
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
19.5
Primary Bedroom Width
18.8

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Double Vanities
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First
Mud Room Length
10.4
Mud Room Width
13

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First
Sunroom Length
9.5
Sunroom Width
15.8

Sunroom Amenities

Three-Season
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Closet
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Three-Season
Yes
Utility Sink
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Neighborhood; Rural; Subdivision Roads: Association; Dead End; Paved; Private Road Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Boat Slip; Common; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cape Cod Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Metal Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Solar Water Heater: Heat Pump; Off Heating System Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Clubhouse; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Patio; Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Cable; Generator Energy Efficiency: Water Heater Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site; Paved; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living Restrictions: Other Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Photovoltaics Seller Owned Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Kitchen 20.00 12.50 First
Living Room 19.00 19.00 First
Primary Bedroom 19.50 18.80 First
Bedroom 2 19.50 16.40 First
Laundry 6.60 6.00 First
Sunroom 9.50 15.80 First
Mud Room 10.40 13.00 First
Bedroom 3 20.00 18.00 Second
Bedroom 4 13.50 12.80 Second
Den 21.70 25.70 Second
Loft 9.70 27.90 Second
Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
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Last Updated: October - 10 - 2025
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