3 Ben Island, Harpswell, ME 04079
$1,750,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,458
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
182,952
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,750,000
List Date:
6/06/2025
Last Modified:
8/29/2025
Description
One of One. Ben Island is an extraordinary 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, and modern off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking and deepwater dock access. At the southern tip of the island sits a beautifully renovated post-and-beam cottage with granite counters, tiled floors, stainless appliances, two updated bathrooms, three bedrooms plus a loft, and a screened-in porch overlooking a pebbled pocket beach. Built for comfort and sustainability, the home features a full foundation, insulated windows, drilled well with a whole-house RO water treatment system, conventional septic, LP heat with electric backup, and on-demand hot water. Power is supplied by a 6.7kW solar system paired with a backup 10kW generator. A 6-passenger 4x4 side-by-side is included for exploring scenic island trails and accessing multiple beaches, wooded pathways, and gathering areas. Additional features include an outdoor shower, shed, a beautifully crafted tree house, and a scenic seating area with stone staircase leading down to the water. Generations have dreamed of escaping to a private island, but few ever have the chance. With over 2,000 feet of waterfront, protected coves, and mature forest, Ben Island delivers the rarest blend of seclusion and accessibility. Whether used as a retreat, creative sanctuary, or legacy escape, this one-of-a-kind property offers a lifestyle unlike any other. Here, you can unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature—without sacrificing the comforts of home. Properties of this caliber and privacy rarely become available—don't miss the chance to own your own island dream. Spend your mornings watching the sun rise over Quahog Bay and your evenings gathered on the deck as the sky turns to gold. The island's thoughtful layout offers both privacy and community. A 23' Maritime Challenger boat & 4 deep water moorings are included. Showings are conducted by boat and must be scheduled.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1625548
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 37289
Leased Land: No
Page: 184,204
Map: 56
Lot: 2
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 1177
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Street #: 3
Street Name: Ben
Street Type: Island
County: Cumberland
Town: Harpswell
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04079
Zoning: Shoreland
Neighborhood Association: Catlin Shores
Full Tax Amount $: 5991.12
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 43.819253
Geo Lon: -69.904184
Property Information
Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 4.2
# Rooms: 8
Total Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 0
Color: natural
Road Frontage: Yes
# Fireplaces: 0
Road Frontage +/-: 270
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1458
Road Front Other Source: 270' marked on survey for Friend's Rest
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Public Records
Furniture: Furnished
Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 0
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built: 2001
SqFt Finished Total: 1458
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Site
Level: 1
Open: 1
Rolling/Sloping: 1
Well Landscaped: 1
Wooded: 1
Location
Rural: 1
Roads
Association: 1
Gravel: 1
Right of Way: 1
Transportation
Deep Water Access: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 2000
Water Frontage Owned: 2000
Water Frontage Shared: 0
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Quahog Bay
Island: Yes
Source of Water Frontage
Survey: 1
Waterfront Other Source: approx. determined from tax map
Water Body Type
Bay: 1
Cove: 1
Harbor: 1
Ocean: 1
Recreational Water
Beach Rights: 1
Boat Mooring: 1
Boat Slip: 1
Deeded: 1
Dock: 1
Oceanfront: 1
Waterfront Deep: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Other Structures
Outbuilding: 1
Shed(s): 1
Structure Type
Post & Beam: 1
Levels
Multi-Level: 1
Basement
Brick/Mortar: 1
Crawl Space: 1
Dirt Floor: 1
Unfinished: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
View
Scenic: 1
Foundation Materials
Block: 1
Exterior
Vertical Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Pitched: 1
Heat System
Direct Vent Heater: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Other Appliances: most everything
Energy Efficiency
Ceiling Fans: 1
LED Light Fixtures: 1
Heat Fuel
Gas Bottled: 1
Propane: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Kitchen Countertop
Granite: 1
Parking
1 - 4 Spaces: 1
On Site: 1
Style
Cape Cod: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Off Grid: 1
Photovoltaics Seller Owned: 1
Utilities
Utilities On: Yes
Gas
Bottled: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic Design Available: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 11.5
Bedroom 2 Width: 11.1
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Bedroom Amenities 2
Skylight: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 11.9
Bedroom 3 Width: 9.4
Bedroom Amenities 3
Skylight: 1
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Other: 1
Sold Info
Appraiser Email Address: todd.santora@valuationsunlimited.com
Basement Entry
Exterior Only: 1
Water Heater
Gas: 1
On Demand: 1
Tankless: 1
Window Features
Double Pane Windows: 1
Amenities
Bathtub: 1
Laundry - 1st Floor: 1
Other Amenities: 1
Security System: 1
Shower: 1
Storage: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Glassed-in Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Equipment
Generator: 1
Internet Access Available: 1
Vehicle Storage
No Vehicle Storage: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 9.9
Dining Room Width: 9.2
Dining Room Amenities
Dining Area: 1
Informal: 1
Family Room
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Length: 15
Family Room Width: 28
Family Room Amenities
Heat Stove: 1
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 9.2
Kitchen Width: 10.8
Kitchen Amenities
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Loft
Loft: 1
Loft Amenities
Ladder: 1
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 12
Primary Bedroom Width: 12
Primary Bedroom Amenities
Skylight: 1
Sunroom
Sunroom: 1
Sunroom Level: First
Sunroom Length: 7.1
Sunroom Width: 13.4
Sunroom Amenities
Cathedral Ceiling: 1
Three-Season: 1
Room Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Dining Area: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Heat Stove: 1
Informal: 1
Skylight: 1
Three-Season: 1
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 1945000
Sold Price: $1,750,000
Current Price: $1,750,000
Status Change Info
Pending Date: 2025-08-05
Closed Date: 2025-08-29
Closed Price: 1750000
Property Features
Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded
Location: Rural
Roads: Association; Gravel; Right of Way
Transportation: Deep Water Access
Source of Water Frontage: Survey
Water Body Type: Bay; Cove; Harbor; Ocean
Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Boat Mooring; Boat Slip; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep
View: Scenic
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Style: Cape Cod
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Levels: Multi-Level
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space; Dirt Floor; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access
Basement Entry: Exterior Only
Foundation Materials: Block
Roof: Metal; Pitched
Exterior: Vertical Siding; Wood Siding
Heat System: Direct Vent Heater
Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane
Water Heater: Gas; On Demand; Tankless
Cooling: None
Floors: Tile; Wood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Security System; Shower; Storage
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch
Equipment: Generator; Internet Access Available
Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans; LED Light Fixtures
Driveway: Gravel; Other
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site
Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers; Off Grid; Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank
Water: Private; Well
Room Information
Family Room
Length: 15.00
Width: 28.00
Level: First
Kitchen
Length: 9.20
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Dining Room
Length: 9.90
Width: 9.20
Level: First
Sunroom
Length: 7.10
Width: 13.40
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Length: 12.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.50
Width: 11.10
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Length: 11.90
Width: 9.40
Level: Second
Loft
Level: Third
Documents
Property Disclosure Public Access ›Listing Office: Tim Dunham Realty
Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
207-729-7297
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