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    87 Peabody Drive (Northeast Hrbr), Mount Desert, ME 04662

    10beds
    4,715sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1897
    3.62 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,315/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    On the market for the first time in a century, Shell Heap is a rare legacy estate nestled along the pristine shoreline of Northeast Harbor, and steps away from the entrance to Thuya Gardens and Eliot Mountain. Shell Heap is set on 3+ acres with a rare and distinctive seashore of traditional stone beach and expansive sand flats at low tide. With sweeping views of the Harbor and out to the Western Way, one can enjoy countless hours watching boats and the tide gracefully roll in & out. Start your day watching the morning light cascade onto moored boats as the sun rises slowly over Eliot Mountain, and at the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the inner harbor. Originally built in 1897 for noted rusticator Joseph Curtis, this historic property has remained in the same family for generations. Now, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new stewards to shape its next chapter. With two distinct residences: Shell Heap North + Shell Heap South, it presents one w/ a wonderful compound supported by a classic boathouse, and 3-car garage w/ a 2-bedroom apartment located above. Shell Heap North, the original home, exudes timeless character w/ 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Its gracious stone terrace is perfect for alfresco dining under an awning lit by sunset glow. Shell Heap South, originally built as a guest house, study, and staff quarters, has been thoughtfully renovated into a standalone home featuring a galley-style kitchen, 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Its bright north facing living room is adorned w/ a floor-to-ceiling window that frames the private garden. Coupled w/ a covered porch off the living room, that takes in the rolling field, beach & broad harbor views. Located just moments from the village of Northeast Harbor and the trails of Acadia National Park, Shell Heap offers the rare balance of seclusion & convenience. Shell Heap is a coastal Maine treasure ready to be discovered.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 11:30pm

    Listed by:

    The Knowles Company 207276-3322

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1623168MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 10
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: First
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Second
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: Upper
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Media room
    • Level: First
    Mud room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Interior,Walk-Out Access,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,715
    • Total interior livable area: 4,715 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,715
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Body of water: Northeast Harbor
    • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 424.16,Waterfrontage Owned: 424.16
    Lot
    • Size: 3.62 Acres
    • Features: Well Landscaped, Near Town
    Details
    • Zoning: SR2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1897

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Well, Private, Seasonal

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Northeast Harbor

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,315/sqft
    • Annual tax amount: $26,942
    • Date on market: 5/23/2025
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