27 Clamshell Alley
$1,250,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,430 Sq. Ft.
$514 / Sq. Ft.
2,430
Sq. Ft.
$514
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
Historic home with deep water dock! If you're dreaming of owning an iconic village home with a private deep water dock, 'Snippershins' is it! Located at the end of Clam Shell Alley, a quiet single lane village street dotted with classic architecture and wharfs showcasing the island's working waterfront, this rare prime harbor location offers all the amenities one expects--a deepwater dock, unobstructed ocean views, and a classic 1870s home with historic outbuildings. The property has been lovingly...Historic home with deep water dock! If you're dreaming of owning an iconic village home with a private deep water dock, 'Snippershins' is it! Located at the end of Clam Shell Alley, a quiet single lane village street dotted with classic architecture and wharfs showcasing the island's working waterfront, this rare prime harbor location offers all the amenities one expects--a deepwater dock, unobstructed ocean views, and a classic 1870s home with historic outbuildings. The property has been lovingly cared for by the same family for 40 years and is in turn-key condition. Recent improvements include new metal roofing, hot water furnace, on-demand hot water system, thermopane windows, updated electric, and more. The home has a flexible floor plan with three stories of living space, and every window has a water view. The first floor includes a kitchen with wood cookstove, dining room, library space, full bath, and a wonderful south-facing living room overlooking the harbor, wharfs and surrounding classic architecture. The second level has three bedrooms and a recently renovated full bath. The third floor has two bonus rooms previously used as an office/library/exercise space. Imagine this as your primary bedroom! Outside is a spacious covered porch, impressive 58' dock and float system, two well maintained antique outbuildings, and a shingled two-car garage with a large heated studio space above. The garage has a workbench and the studio is ideal for an artist/writer/musician or yogi. The property has high speed internet and enjoys a prime location near village restaurants/shops, two land preserves, public library, and more. (The house per FEMA maps is not located in the flood zone.) There are very few residences with waterfront on Carver's Harbor and even fewer with a deepwater dock. Don't miss this very special opportunity to live in the village and own an historic home with a dock!
Property Details for 27 Clamshell Alley
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleNew Englander
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRes. Commercial/VOD
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2025 02:23 PM
Property Details for 27 Clamshell Alley
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1581804 |
| Days on Market | 674 |
| Taxes | $8,502 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF |
| County | Knox County |
Location
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Building Information for 27 Clamshell Alley
Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
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$6,885 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,177
Property Taxes
$709
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 27 Clamshell Alley
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Carver's Harbor
- Directions: From the ferry head east toward Main Street. After passing the eagle statue in the public parking lot, take the right onto Clam Shell Alley . The property is at the end.
- Town: Vinalhaven
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04863
- County: Knox
- Geo Latitude: 44.046218
- Geo Longitude: -68.833428
- Tax Lot: 47
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 300.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 300.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, On Site
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 3231
- Tax Map Number: 18
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: VINA-000018-000000-000047
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,502.00
Property
Green Features
- 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: 2430.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2430.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.4
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 27
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Yellow
- 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:Paved: Yes
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: 1870
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Other, Storage
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Granite
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 9
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Third
Room 6
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 8
- Room Type: Sunroom
- Room Level: First
Room 9
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Property History for 27 Clamshell Alley
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1581804 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Expired Maine Listings #1028450 | $995,000 | — |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1028450 | $995,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1581804 | $1,500,000 |
| 09/01/2012 | Expired Maine Listings #1028450 | $995,000 |
| 09/01/2011 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1028450 | $995,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 27 Clamshell Alley
Taxable ValueLand$372,000Additions$363,100Total$735,100
Tax Record2025$9,850 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size17,424 SqFtCountyKNOXAPNVINA M:018 L:047
Schools near 27 Clamshell Alley
This home is within Regional School Unit 08 Msad 08.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vinalhaven School PublicPK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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