$6,200,000

87 Peabody Drive (Northeast Hrbr) Mount Desert, ME 04662

Estimated payment $36,027/month

Total Views 12,796
10 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,715 Sq Ft
$1,315 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 424 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Mt Desert Elementary School Rated A
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

On the market for the first time in a century, Shell Heap is a rare legacy estate nestled along the pristine shoreline of Northeast Harbor, and steps away from the entrance to Thuya Gardens and Eliot Mountain.
Shell Heap is set on 3+ acres with a rare and distinctive seashore of traditional stone beach and expansive sand flats at low tide. With sweeping views of the Harbor and out to the Western Way, one can enjoy countless hours watching boats and the tide gracefully roll in & out. Start your day watching the morning light cascade onto moored boats as the sun rises slowly over Eliot Mountain, and at the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the inner harbor. Originally built in 1897 for noted rusticator Joseph Curtis, this historic property has remained in the same family for generations. Now, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new stewards to shape its next chapter. With two distinct residences: Shell Heap North + Shell Heap South, it presents one w/ a wonderful compound supported by a classic boathouse, and 3-car garage w/ a 2-bedroom apartment located above. Shell Heap North, the original home, exudes timeless character w/ 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Its gracious stone terrace is perfect for alfresco dining under an awning lit by sunset glow. Shell Heap South, originally built as a guest house, study, and staff quarters, has been thoughtfully renovated into a standalone home featuring a galley-style kitchen, 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Its bright north facing living room is adorned w/ a floor-to-ceiling window that frames the private garden. Coupled w/ a covered porch off the living room, that takes in the rolling field, beach & broad harbor views. Located just moments from the village of Northeast Harbor and the trails of Acadia National Park, Shell Heap offers the rare balance of seclusion & convenience. Shell Heap is a coastal Maine treasure ready to be discovered.

Listing Agent

Megan Moore

The Knowles Company Brokerage Phone: 207 276-3322 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Maria Thompson

The Knowles Company Brokerage Phone: 207 276-3322

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,942

Year Built

  • Built in 1897

Lot Details

  • 3.62 Acre Lot
  • 424 Feet of Waterfront
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,715 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 10 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Seasonal Water
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number MTDS-000003-000000-000045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,942

Year Built

Built in 1897

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.62
  • Water Body Name: Northeast Harbor
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1454
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-276-3322
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: From Sound Drive, turn left onto Peabody Drive. After 0.8 miles, turn right at the sign that reads ''Shell Heap'' -- additionally designated by the ''For Sale'' sign. GPS accommodating.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4715.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Attribution Contact: 207 276-3322
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.62
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 6.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4715.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 424.16
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 424.16
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Water:Seasonal4: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 4
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: Upper
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 9:Bedroom 9 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 10:Bedroom 10 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Near Town
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private, Seasonal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 157687.2
  • Parcel #: MTDS-000003-000000-000045
  • Zoning: SR2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26942.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2796
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $6,200,000 -- $1,315 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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