$1,895,000
$50K PRICE DROP

3 Ben Island Harpswell, ME 04079

Estimated payment $11,083/month

Total Views 23,896
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
$1,300 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 2,000 Feet of Waterfront
  • Boat Slip
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Island Location

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Tim Dunham

Tim Dunham Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-729-7297 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,991

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 4.2 Acre Lot
  • 2,000 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Dirt Road
  • Rural Setting
  • Off Grid Property
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

HOA Fees

  • $98 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vertical Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,458 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Brick Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green energy is off-grid
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Deep Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Location

  • Island Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number HARP-000056-000000-000002

Community Details

Overview

  • Catlin Shores Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,991

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$98 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.2
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Quahog Bay
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Catlin Shores
  • Directions: From Cundy's Harbor Rd take Catlin Shore Rd on the right follow to Friend's Rest and follow to end to parking and the shared dock on right & the island is about 3 min offshore.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1458.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Efficiency: LED Light Fixtures
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Attribution Contact: 207-729-7297
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 4.2
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1458.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 1177.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Basement:BrickMortar: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Roads:GravelDirt: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 2000.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 2000.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Electric:Off Grid: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Informal: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Loft:Loft: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Exterior:Vertical Siding: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Skylight11: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:LED Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Three-Season: Yes
  • Electric:Photovoltaics Seller Owned: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Heat Stove9: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Skylight4: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Boat Slip: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Skylight10: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Structure Type:Post Beam: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Brick/Mortar, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Other, Shower, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Porch
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Other, On Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Circuit Breakers, Off Grid
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1177.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 75/MSAD 75

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 182952.0
  • Parcel #: HARP-000056-000000-000002
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5991.12
  • Tax Book Number: 37289
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Map Number: 56
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,991 $942,000 $589,800 $352,200
2023 $5,028 $824,300 $589,800 $234,500
2022 $4,863 $824,300 $589,800 $234,500
2021 $5,789 $856,300 $628,900 $227,400
2020 $3,910 $580,100 $352,700 $227,400
2019 $3,493 $521,300 $352,700 $168,600
2018 $3,506 $541,100 $352,700 $188,400
2017 $3,496 $541,100 $352,700 $188,400
2016 $3,463 $541,100 $352,700 $188,400
2015 $3,376 $541,100 $352,700 $188,400
2013 $3,128 $541,100 $352,700 $188,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $1,895,000 -2.6% $1,300 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $1,945,000 -- $1,334 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tim Dunham

Tim Dunham Realty

(207) 600-7485

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LICENSED IN MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE: Tim Dunham is committed to his clients’ success and his history proves it. His talents, skills, experience, resources, and amazing communication techniques are the perfect combination to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Tim started selling homes in Y2K (2000) and successfully created his own Real Estate Agency in 2003 and has grown to be one of the most successful Realtors in Southern and Central Maine

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1625548

Maine Listings

APN: HARP-000056-000000-000002