$649,000

Estimated payment $3,817/month

Total Views 1,082
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
985 Sq Ft
$659 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 800 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage

About This Home

Perched above the shores of Harpswell Sound, 37 Thorburn Cottage Road is the kind of coastal Maine retreat that has quietly grown more rare with time. Rustic, authentic, and wonderfully untouched, this quintessential cottage captures one of Harpswell's finest views -- sweeping south down the Sound and outward to the open Atlantic beyond. From sunrise coffee to evenings washed in salt air and ocean light, the setting is simply unforgettable. The grounds are thoughtfully manicured without feeling formal, blending naturally into the surrounding landscape and shoreline. A highly desirable association dock and float system offers easy access for boating, kayaking, swimming, or simply enjoying life on the water. Whether heading out to fish, explore the islands, or watch the tide roll through the cove, the waterfront lifestyle here feels timeless and deeply rooted in Maine tradition. Located in the heart of Harpswell, this special property is surrounded by endless recreational opportunities including hiking trails, protected coves, beaches, marinas, and some of Midcoast Maine's most scenic waters. Despite its peaceful and tucked-away feel, the cottage remains convenient to downtown Brunswick, Bowdoin College, and an easy drive to Portland and the Portland Jetport. A rare Harpswell beauty -- genuine, unspoiled, and rich with the character of the Maine coast.

Listing Agent

Bruce Davis

Engel & Volkers Casco Bay Listed on: 05/21/2026

Engel & Volkers Casco Bay

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 800 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Rural Setting
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Open Lot

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 985 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Shower Only

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Private Water Source
  • Seasonal Water
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • 6 Buildings
  • Thorburn Homeowners/Thorburn Common Dock Assoc. Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex
  • Planned Unit Development

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 102
  • Assessor Parcel Number HARP-000010-000000-000102

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,856

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Water Body Name: Harpswell Sound
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Thorburn Homeowners/Thorburn Common Dock Assoc.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 985.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 658.88
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Condominium:Unit Type: PUD
  • Condominium:FHA Certification2: Yes
  • Condominium:Rental Allowed: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 800.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 800.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared -: 800.0
  • Parking Reserved Parking: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Number Of Buildings: 6
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Not Applicable, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Right of Way
  • View: Fields, Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Rights, Boat Mooring, Common, Deeded, Dock, Nearby, Oceanfront, ROW to Water, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Propane, Wood, Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Public, Seasonal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • Parcel #: HARP-000010-000000-000102
  • Zoning: single fam

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1856.0
  • Tax Lot: 102
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 For Sale $649,000 -- $659 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $181,000 New Conventional
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About the Listing Agent

Bruce Davis

Engel & Volkers Casco Bay

(207) 230-6142

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MLS Number: 1662678

Maine Listings

APN: HARP-000010-000000-000102

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