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3 Ben

Harpswell, ME 04079

3 beds
2 baths
1,458 sqft
~4 acre lot
$1,334 per sqft
2001 build
– on site

One of One. Ben Island is a remarkable 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, and off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking and deepwater dock access. At the southern tip 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 porch overlooking a pebbled pocket beach. Designed for comfort and sustainability, the home features a full foundation, insulated windows, drilled well with whole-house RO system, conventional septic, LP heat with electric backup, and on-demand hot water. A 6.7kW solar power system with battery backup is paired with a 10kW generator. A 6-passenger 4x4 side-by-side and the included boat provide easy access to multiple beaches, trails, and scenic spots. Additional highlights include a tree house, outdoor shower, shed, four deepwater moorings, and a tranquil seating area with a stone staircase by the shore. With 2,000+ feet of waterfront, protected coves, and mature forest, Ben Island offers a rare blend of seclusion and accessibility. Showings are conducted by boat and must be scheduled in advance.

Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Tim Dunham / Tim Dunham Realty / tim@dunhamrealty.com

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 6, 2025 •

MLS# 5045042 —

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The Building

Year Built:

2001
Pre-Construction:

No
Construction Status:

Existing
Construction Materials:

Timber Frame
Architectural Style:

Cape
Roof:

Metal
Foundation:

Block
Equipment:

Security System, Generator - Standby
Features - Accessibility:

1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Access Laundry No Steps, Access Parking, Bathroom with Tub, 1st Floor Laundry
Total Stories:

2.5
Approx SqFt Total:

2135
Approx SqFt Total Finished:

1,458 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:

1,458 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:

0 Sqft
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:

Plans
Approx SqFt Unfinished Below Grade:

677
Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:

Plans
Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:

Public Records
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:

Plans

Interior

Total Rooms:

7
Features - Interior:

Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Furnished, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring:

Tile, Wood
Basement:

Yes
Basement Description:

Dirt Floor, Unfinished, Exterior Access
Basement Access Type:

Walkout
Room 1 Level:

1
Room 2 Level:

1
Room 3 Level:

1
Room 4 Level:

1
Room 5 Level:

2
Room 6 Level:

2
Room 7 Level:

2
Room 8 Level:

3
Room 1 Type:

Family Room
Room 2 Type:

Kitchen
Room 8 Type:

Loft
Room 7 Type:

Bedroom
Room 5 Type:

Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Type:

Sunroom
Room 3 Type:

Dining Room
Room 6 Type:

Bedroom
Rooms Level 1:

Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Sunroom
Rooms: Level 2

Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
Rooms: Level 3:

Level 3: Loft

Room Dimensions

Room 1 Dimensions:

15 Sqft
Room 2 Dimensions:

9 Sqft
Room 3 Dimensions:

9 Sqft
Room 4 Dimensions:

7 Sqft
Room 5 Dimensions:

12 Sqft
Room 7 Dimensions:

11 Sqft
Room 6 Dimensions:

11 Sqft

Location

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 2 min offshore.
Map:

56
Latitude:

43.819147383769455
Longitude:

-69.903736309235995

The Property

Property Type:

Single Family
Property Class:

Residential
Owned Land:

Yes
Seasonal:

Yes
Lot:

2
Lot Features:

Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Landscaped, Level, View, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Island
Lot SqFt:

182,952 Sqft
Lot Acres:

4 Sqft
Zoning:

Shoreland
Exterior Features:

Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Docks, Building, Deck, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Screened, Private Dock, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane, Beach Access
Suitable Use:

Residential
Driveway:

Common/Shared, Gravel
Road Frontage:

Yes
Road Frontage Length:

270 Sqft
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Waterfront Rights:

Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name:

Quahog Bay
Water Body Type:

Ocean
Water Access Details:

Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining, Dock Access
Water Body Access:

Yes
Water Frontage Length:

2,000 Sqft
Water Restrictions:

Unknown
ROW - Length:

270
ROW - Width:

20
ROW - Parcel Access

Yes
ROW to other Parcel

Yes

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Rate:

6.36
Taxes TBD:

No
Tax - Gross Amount:

$5,991.12

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Unbranded Tour URL:

Virtual Tour
Unbranded Tour URL 2:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=m4sLyxC5zrQ
Price Per SqFt:

1334.02
Possession:

At Closing, Immediate
Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane, Stove - Gas

Utilities

Utilities:

Gas - LP/Bottle
Sewer:

1000 Gallon, Leach Field - Conventionl, Plastic, Septic Design Available
Electric:

Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Off Grid
Water Source:

Driven Point, On-Site Well Exists, Private, Purifier/Soft

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove - Gas, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tankless

The Community

Planned Urban Development:

No
Association Amenities:

Beach Rights, Boat Mooring, Docks
Restrictions:

None
Covenants:

No
Easements:

No
Assessment Year:

2024
Assessment Amount:

942000

Parking

Parking:

Deeded, Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,945,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,414
Taxes	$499
Insurance	$534
Utilities	$315 See report
Total	$11,762/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/6/25 Jun 6, 2025	Listed / Active	PRIME_MLS	$1,945,000

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