0 Ben Island
Harpswell, ME 04079
$1,945,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,221 Sq. Ft.
$1,593 / Sq. Ft.
1,221
Sq. Ft.
$1,593
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
BEN ISLAND, a stunning private island spanning over 4 acres, featuring a renovated post & beam cottage nestled at its southern edge overlooking a tranquil, pebbled pocket beach. Accessible conveniently from the mainland with deeded parking and deep water dock, this exclusive retreat is just a two-minute boat ride away. Upon arrival, you'll find yourself at a charming island home accessible via a seaside trail from your private dock. The cottage boasts granite kitchen counters, tiled floors, stainless...BEN ISLAND, a stunning private island spanning over 4 acres, featuring a renovated post & beam cottage nestled at its southern edge overlooking a tranquil, pebbled pocket beach. Accessible conveniently from the mainland with deeded parking and deep water dock, this exclusive retreat is just a two-minute boat ride away. Upon arrival, you'll find yourself at a charming island home accessible via a seaside trail from your private dock. The cottage boasts granite kitchen counters, tiled floors, stainless steel appliances, three bedrooms plus a loft, and two newly updated bathrooms. Enjoy the outdoors with a screened porch, an outdoor shower, and modern amenities including a new 6.7kW solar power system with battery backup. Additionally, there's on-demand hot water and a 10kW generator with battery backup designed to maximize water production when solar power is at its peak. Designed for comfortable living, the home features insulated windows, a full foundation, drilled well, LP heat (with electric backup option), a private well with a whole house RO water treatment system, and conventional septic, a rarity for offshore islands. Included with the property are a 6-passenger 4x4 side-by-side for ease of maintenance and exploration on the island. Showings are conducted by boat for your convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to experience BEN ISLAND firsthand and schedule your private showing today and envision the unparalleled lifestyle this remarkable island retreat offers.
- Listed by Bruce Davis • Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
Property Details for 0 Ben Island
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesCove, Bay, Harbor, Ocean
ArchitecturalStyleCape
GarageNo
ZoningShoreland
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2024 12:19 PM
Property Details for 0 Ben Island
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1594863 |
| Days on Market | 149 |
| Taxes | $5,028 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,500 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1221 |
| Lot Size | 4.20 AC / 182,952 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
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Building Information for 0 Ben Island
Stories-Year Built1221Building Size-Lot Size4.20 AC / 182,952 SF
Property Information for 0 Ben Island
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Quahog Bay
- Directions: From Cundys Harbor Rd take Catlin Shore Rd on the right follow to Friends Rest and follow to end to parking and the shared dock on right & the island is about 5min offshore.
- Town: Harpswell
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04079
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.819795
- Geo Longitude: -69.903928
- Tax Lot: 2
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 2,000.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 2,000.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Waterfront Other Source: approx. determined from tax map
- Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
- Recreational Water:Boat Mooring: Yes
- Recreational Water:Boat Slip: Yes
- Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Other, Off Site
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 37289
- Tax Map Number: 56
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: 0benislandharpswellmaine04079
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,028.00
School Information
- School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75
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- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mreis/1594863
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1221.0
- Lot Size Acres: 4.2
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1221.0
- Lot Size Area: 4.2
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 182952.0
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 0
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: Unknown
- Property Information:Deed: Partial
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: natural
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
- Driveway:Other: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Documents Available: Plot Plan Public Access, Property Disclosure Public Access
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1221
Utilities
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Circuit Breakers, Off Grid
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Post & Beam, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Brick/Mortar, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Interior Features: Furniture Included, Bathtub, Other, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Stove
- Foundation Details: Block
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 28.0
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 9.2
- Room Width: 10.8
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 9.9
- Room Width: 9.2
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Sunroom
- Room Length: 7.1
- Room Width: 13.4
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.5
- Room Width: 11.1
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 11.9
- Room Width: 9.4
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Level: Third
Property History for 0 Ben Island
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Schools near 0 Ben Island
This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harpswell Community School PublicK to 5 | ||
Mt Ararat Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mt Ararat High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Williams-Cone School PublicPK to 5 |
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