3 Ben Island
Closed 8/29/25Virtual Tour
Closed 8/29/25Virtual Tour
Description
One of One. Ben Island is an extraordinary 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, and modern off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking and deepwater dock access. At the southern tip of the island 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-in porch overlooking a pebbled pocket beach. Built for...One of One. Ben Island is an extraordinary 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, and modern off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking and deepwater dock access. At the southern tip of the island 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-in porch overlooking a pebbled pocket beach. Built for comfort and sustainability, the home features a full foundation, insulated windows, drilled well with a whole-house RO water treatment system, conventional septic, LP heat with electric backup, and on-demand hot water. Power is supplied by a 6.7kW solar system paired with a backup 10kW generator. A 6-passenger 4x4 side-by-side is included for exploring scenic island trails and accessing multiple beaches, wooded pathways, and gathering areas. Additional features include an outdoor shower, shed, a beautifully crafted tree house, and a scenic seating area with stone staircase leading down to the water. Generations have dreamed of escaping to a private island, but few ever have the chance. With over 2,000 feet of waterfront, protected coves, and mature forest, Ben Island delivers the rarest blend of seclusion and accessibility. Whether used as a retreat, creative sanctuary, or legacy escape, this one-of-a-kind property offers a lifestyle unlike any other. Here, you can unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature—without sacrificing the comforts of home. Properties of this caliber and privacy rarely become available—don't miss the chance to own your own island dream. Spend your mornings watching the sun rise over Quahog Bay and your evenings gathered on the deck as the sky turns to gold. The island's thoughtful layout offers both privacy and community. A 23' Maritime Challenger boat & 4 deep water moorings are included. Showings are conducted by boat and must be scheduled.
- Listed by Timothy Dunham • Tim Dunham Realty • 207-729-7297
Sold By River's Edge Realty LLC
Property Details for 3 Ben Island
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleCape Cod
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningShoreland
ViewScenic
Subdivision NameCatlin Shores
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2025 02:23 PM
Property Details for 3 Ben Island
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1625548 |
| Days on Market | 60 |
| Taxes | $5,991 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,177 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Lot Size | 4.20 AC / 182,952 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 3 Ben Island
Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size4.20 AC / 182,952 SF
Payment Calculator
$9,127 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,529
Property Taxes
$499
HOA Dues
$98
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Property Information for 3 Ben Island
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Water Body Name: Quahog Bay
- 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 3 min offshore.
- Town: Harpswell
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04079
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.819147383769455
- Geo Longitude: -69.903736309235995
- Tax Lot: 2
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Location:Water View: 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:Survey: Yes
- 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, On Site
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 37289
- Tax Map Number: 56
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: HARP-000056-000000-000002
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,991.12
School Information
- School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75
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Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:LED Light Fixtures: Yes
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Gas: Yes
- Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
- Water Heater:Rented: No
- Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1458.0
- Lot Size Acres: 4.2
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1458.0
- 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: 3
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: natural
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Survey
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Road Front Other Source: 270' marked on survey for Friend's Rest
- 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
- Sign on Property: Yes
- 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: 2001
Utilities
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Circuit Breakers, Off Grid
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Other Appliances: most everything
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Metal, Pitched
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, 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: Walk-Out Access, Brick/Mortar, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Other, Shower, Storage
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Direct Vent Heater
- 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 3 Ben Island
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1625548 | — | |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1625548 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,895,000 | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,945,000 | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | $1,945,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | $1,750,000 |
| 08/29/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,750,000 |
| 08/22/2025 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | — |
| 08/17/2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1625548 | — |
| 08/05/2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1625548 | — |
| 07/01/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,895,000 |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1625548 | $1,945,000 |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5045042 | $1,945,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 3 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 |
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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