''Gull Cottage'', a little bit of Heaven right on the shores of Penobscot Bay. Very rare waterfront offering in Belfast. .. ., a dynamic city offering arts, recreation, restaurants, shopping and so much more, right in the heart of mid-coast Maine!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$1,024Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Rollerson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Vinyl
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 840
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1952
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 840
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $44,866.80
Lot Size (Acres): 1.03
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Right of Way, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,385
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Public, Seasonal
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 9 Porter Road, Belfast, ME 04915
Directions: Porter Road is off Route 1, just East of the Fireside Inn. Take the second right, a driveway that angles to the right and follow it to the cottage. Beware high center if your car is low.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 271877
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 • 1.5mi
Troy A Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • 2.6mi
4/10
Belfast Area High School
Public 9-12 • 2.0mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 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
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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.
7.6 hrs
3.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$818,000 – $990,000
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