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.
    P: (207)-706-6294 C: (207)-706-6294 jsortwell@landvest.com

Property Details for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Ranch
Style
Contemporary, Ranch
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
Zoning
Shoreland
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 10:46 AM

Property Details for 1588 Turtle Head Road

StatusActive
MLS #1623859
Days on Market281
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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Location

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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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Principal and Interest

$10,938

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$1,002

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Property Information for 1588 Turtle Head Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Page: 219
  • Latitude: 44.383787
  • Longitude: -$68.88
  • Transportation: Near Airport
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 328.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Turtle Head Cove, Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ISBR-000037-000000-000004
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Book Number: 4592
  • Tax Map Number: 37
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,027.00
Parking
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Rural, Subdivided, Level, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.23
  • Lot Size Area: 5.23
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 227818.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Private Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Site: Level, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1792.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1792.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Block, Slab
  • Color: Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $1,224.89
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space, Slab
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1588 Turtle Head Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Price Change

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,195,000—
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,750,000—
Jan 4, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1477361

$639,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Price Change

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,195,000
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623859

$2,750,000
01/04/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1477361

$639,000

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 281 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.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

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