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278 E Shore Drive, Acton, ME 04001

$695,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,963 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Active
Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 9/22/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

LIVE IN ONE SIDE WHILE YOU RENOVATE THE OTHER—and turn waterfront ownership into an opportunity to build equity, create income, and invest in your future. 278 E Shore Drive offers a setup rarely found at this price point. The newer attached portion of the home has its own entrance, 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, a living area, and 2 full baths, and requires fewer renovations than the original home. Move into this space first while tackling the larger renovation in phases rather than taking on the entire project at once. For an owner-occupant, it's an opportunity to get into waterfront ownership, improve the property over time, and build long-term value. For an investor, the flexible layout offers potential for rental income, multigenerational living, or seasonal/vacation rental use. The original portion of the home offers the bigger transformation opportunity, with generous living space, a striking stone fireplace, and a grandfathered location close to the water. Outside, approximately 127 f ...

Listing Details MLS# 1681614

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
278
Pre Direction
E
Street Name
Shore
Street Type
Drive
County
York
Town
Acton
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04001
Zip +4
5412
Leased Land
No
Book
16123
Page
272
Map
149
Lot
68
Zoning
shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
3410
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Kick-Out
No
Original List Price
695000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
12
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Color
Brown
Year Built
1932
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2963
SqFt Finished Total
2963
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.33
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
125
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
127.5
Water Frontage Owned
127.5
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Loon Pond
Island
No

Parking

Reserved Parking
No

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Public Records Water Body Type: Pond Recreational Water: Deeded View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dryer; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cape Cod Levels: One and One Half Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space; Dirt Floor Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block; Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Laminate; Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Hot Tub Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 1 Car Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Family Room First
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Kitchen First
Great Room First
Other Room First
Other Room 2 First
Other Room 3 First
Bedroom 4 First
Loft Second
IDX
Listing Office: Duston Leddy Real Estate
Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026
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