Enjoy year-round, oceanfront living in this updated 2-bedroom home on Doughty Cove. This fully renovated residence offers picturesque water views from a private, landscaped backyard. The property has been extensively updated with a new full-house generator, a new water filtration system, and efficient heat pumps for year-round comfort.
Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are right at your doorstep, with a new retaining wall and stairs providing direct access to the shore. Inside, the open floor plan is well-appointed with high-quality finishes. The first-floor primary suite provides a peaceful and private space. Additional updates include new appliances and a detached garage.
Situated in a quiet seaside neighborhood, the property is conveniently located near Harpswell's many trails, beaches, and local amenities. This move-in-ready home offers a tranquil coastal lifestyle just minutes from downtown Brunswick and Bowdoin College and within reach of Portland.
Potential Airbnb/VRBO/Rental Turnkey opportunity as sellers are willing to sell the home completely furnished for an additional 30K. A few personal items exempt.
Closed
$689,000
18 First Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
2beds
1,375sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.41 Acres Lot
$692,900 Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$2,239 Estimated rent
Home value
$692,900
$637,000 - $755,000
$2,239/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 12:36pm
Listed by:
Cottage & Co Real Estate
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1635484
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Separate Shower
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Heat Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- None, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Full,Other,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,375
- Total interior livable area: 1,375 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,375
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Doughty Cove
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 150,Waterfrontage Owned: 150
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: HARPM050L032
- Zoning: single Fam oce
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Dehumidifier, Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Harpswell
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $689,000-1.4%$501/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1635484 | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $699,000$508/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1635484 | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+3.6%$508/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1635484 | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Sold | $675,000+16.4%$491/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1557907 | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Pending sale | $580,000$422/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1557907 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,149 +4.3% | $495,100 |
| 2023 | $3,020 +31% | $495,100 +26.7% |
| 2022 | $2,306 +44.2% | $390,900 +64.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04079
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Harpswell Community SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Mt Ararat Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 4/10Mt Ararat High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
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