1588 Turtle Head Rd

Islesboro, ME 04848

$2,195,000
Price
3
Beds
1,792 Sq. Ft.
$1,225 / Sq. Ft.
1,792
Sq. Ft.
$1,225
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

1588 Turtle Head Road is a premier waterfront retreat with stunning western views across Turtle Head Cove and Penobscot Bay, back towards Belfast and the Camden Hills. The property includes a beautifully renovated mid-century modern home with two bedrooms and a spacious, open floor plan designed to capture natural light and maximize the water views. There is also a versatile garage/barn with a fully redone one-bedroom guest apartment above, perfect for hosting extended family and friends. Recent...1588 Turtle Head Road is a premier waterfront retreat with stunning western views across Turtle Head Cove and Penobscot Bay, back towards Belfast and the Camden Hills. The property includes a beautifully renovated mid-century modern home with two bedrooms and a spacious, open floor plan designed to capture natural light and maximize the water views. There is also a versatile garage/barn with a fully redone one-bedroom guest apartment above, perfect for hosting extended family and friends. Recent improvements can be found throughout the property, including a new sauna, and it has been very well-landscaped with lawn and gardens, professional stonework, and 328± feet of shorefront with a sand and pebble beach area. An all-new, granite deep-water pier with three moorings - a two ton, a four ton, and a six ton appropriate for a 100-foot sailboat - make this an ideal island retreat with convenient access to the mainland and the excellent boating in Penobscot Bay.
  1. Listed by Joseph Sortwell • LandVest, Inc.

Property Details for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Waterfront Deep, Oceanfront, Dock
ArchitecturalStyle
Contemporary, Ranch
Garage Spaces
2.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 10:41 AM

Property Details for 1588 Turtle Head Road

StatusActive
MLS #1623859
Days on Market258
Taxes$12,027 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1972
Lot Size5.23 AC / 227,818 SF
CountyWaldo County
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Building Information for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size5.23 AC / 227,818 SF

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$11,940 per month

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$10,938

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Property Information for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Turtle Head Cove, Penobscot Bay
  • Zip Code: 4060
  • Town: Islesboro
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04848
  • County: Waldo
  • Geo Latitude: 44.383787
  • Geo Longitude: -68.880697
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Location:Subdivision: Yes
  • Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 328.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 328.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Survey: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Water View2: Yes
  • Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Gravel, Detached, 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4592
  • Tax Map Number: 37
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000037-000000-000004
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,027.00
School Information
  • School District: Islesboro Public Schools
Property
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: Unknown
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, K-1Kerosene, Wood2
  • Heat System: Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater, Heat Pump
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1792.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.23
  • Source of Acreage: Survey
  • Building Area Total: 1792.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.23
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 227818.8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 1588
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:Color: Grey
  • 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: 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: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • 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: 1972
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric2
  • Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, K-1/Kerosene, Wood, Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater, Heat Pump
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Block
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Room Total: 9
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 1588 Turtle Head Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,750,000—
Jan 4, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1477361

$639,000—
Dec 7, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1477361

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,750,000
01/04/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1477361

$639,000
12/07/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1477361

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Taxable ValueLand$671,000Additions$339,700Total$1,010,700
Tax Record2025$12,886 ($1,074 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtStories1Lot Size227,819 SqFtYear Built1972CountyWALDOAPNISBR M:0037 L:0004

Schools near 1588 Turtle Head Road

This home is within Islesboro Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Islesboro Central School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Islesboro Central School
PublicK to 12

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More information about 1588 Turtle Head Road, Islesboro, ME 04848

1588 Turtle Head Road is a single family home for sale in Islesboro, ME 04848. This property was listed for sale on May 23, 2025 by LandVest, Inc., it's currently listed at $2,195,000. It has been on the market for a total of 258 days and was last sold on January 4, 2021. This listing's school district is Islesboro Public Schools. Nearby schools include Islesboro Central School. 1588 Turtle Head Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,792 sqft single family home built in 1972.

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