One of One. Ben Island is an extraordinary 4.2-acre private island in Harpswell offering unmatched tranquility, natural beauty, & modern off-grid living just two minutes from the mainland with deeded parking & deepwater dock access. At the southern tip of the island sits a beautifully renovated post-&-beam cottage with granite counters, tiled floors, stainless appliances, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms plus a loft, & a screened-in porch overlooking a pebbled beach. Built for comfort & 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, & 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 trails & accessing multiple beaches. Additional features include an outdoor shower, shed, a beautifully crafted tree house, & a scenic seating area with stone staircase leading to the water. Here, you can unplug, recharge, & reconnect with nature—without sacrificing the comforts of home. Properties of this caliber rarely become available—don't miss the chance to own your own island dream. Spend your mornings watching the sun rise over Quahog Bay & your evenings gathered on the deck as the sky turns to gold. A 23’ Maritime Challenger boat & 4 deep water moorings are included. Comes fully furnished. Showings are conducted by boat & must be scheduled in advance.
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Listed by:
Tim Dunham,
Tim Dunham Realty tim@dunhamrealty.com
Bought with: A Non PrimeMLS Agency
$1,750,000
3 Ben Island, Harpswell, ME 04079
3beds
1,458sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
4.2 Acres Lot
$1,782,600 Zestimate®
$1,200/sqft
$2,685 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,782,600
$1.64M - $1.94M
$2,685/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 06, 2025 at 01:03pm
Listed by:
Tim Dunham,
Tim Dunham Realty tim@dunhamrealty.com
Bought with:
A non PrimeMLS customer
A Non PrimeMLS Agency
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5045042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Gas Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,135
- Total interior livable area: 1,458 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,458
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Gravel, Deeded, Driveway, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Laundry Access w/No Steps, Access to Parking, Bathroom w/Tub, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Mooring, Boat Slip/Dock, Dock, Building, Deck, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Waterfront, Island
- Body of water: Quahog Bay
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 2000,Road frontage: 270
Lot
- Size: 4.20 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Zoning description: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Timber Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator, Off Grid
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Plastic, Septic Design Available
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Harpswell
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Water
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $1,750,000-7.7%$1,200/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5045042 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $1,895,000$1,300/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$1,300/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1625548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $1,895,000-2.6%$1,300/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,945,000$1,334/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1625548 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 04079
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Harpswell Community SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Mt Ararat Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.4 mi
- 4/10Mt Ararat High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
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- Maine
- Cumberland County
- Harpswell
- 04079
- 3 Ben Island