This private cottage on the outskirts of Belfast offers convenience and seclusion in one sweet package. Cloistered by trees, this home has the ''blink and you miss it'' factor. Home has three-bedroom, 1.5 baths with a generous, warm and open living area on the main floor with a separate dining room and first floor master suite. The master is tucked away at the rear of the house with the other two bedrooms on the second floor. Separate two car garage with wood shed. All of this on a picture perfect 3.7-acre lot with huge level and open backyard that's impossible to see from the road. Property is dotted with mature trees and graced with a charming rock terrace. Your next home is here!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
3.7 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leah Watkins• NextHome Experience
Bought with Maurice Darres• Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,282
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1979
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,282
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $161,172
Lot Size (Acres): 3.7
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Level, Wooded, Interior Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural, Suburban, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,196
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: On Demand, Tankless
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 44 Shepard Road, Belfast, ME 04915
Directions: Shepard Road diagonally adjacent from the corners of Routes 137 & 7. From that intersection, travel . 4 miles toward Poors Mill Road. Home on left. Sign up.
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 392
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Waldo County
APN: 270374
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Regional School Unit 71 website to verify.
East Belfast School
Public PreK-5 • 3.1mi
Troy A Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • 2.7mi
4/10
Belfast Area High School
Public 9-12 • 2.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Belfast, ME • 04915
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$308,000 – $373,000
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