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!
Active
$1,250,000
27 Clamshell Alley, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
3beds
2,430sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$514/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two small outbuildingsTwo car garageExpansive ocean viewsHistoric outbuildingsLovely lawnDeepwater dockBonus room
- 543 days
- on Zillow |
- 741 |
- 54 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 11:18am
Listed by:
Davidson Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1581804

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Stove, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub, Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,430
- Total interior livable area: 2,430 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,430
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Carver's Harbor
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 300,Waterfrontage Owned: 300
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Level, City Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Zoning: Res. Commercial/VOD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vinalhaven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $514/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $8,502
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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