Enjoy living along side the ocean in this newly improved cottage, featuring an over-sized sun deck, new carpet and paint in the bedrooms and a recently renovated bathroom. The cottage has a new roof and gutter system, making your vacation stay worry free. You'll love the setting near a local boat launch, pebbly beach, great kayaking and swimming spots, all in a quiet, walkable neighborhood. Enjoy all that Harpswell offers, only minutes from Brunswick's vibrant Maine Street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$616Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Amy Saxton• Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
Bought with Alyssa Bouthot• Portside Real Estate Group
Enjoy year round ocean views from this newly finished quintessential two bedroom cottage featuring a private oversized water view deck and a short walking path to a pebbled swimming beach and local boat launch. You'll love the setting, perfectly located on a quiet, walkable dead end road (town maintained), while being just minutes from Brunswick's vibrant Maine Street. Perfect for a water view year round home or season retreat.
MREIS #1026478
Feb 6, 2012
Sold
$120,000
$139/sq ft
+8
Located in the quiet Hildreth Road neighborhood and near Brunswick. This property has a large, sunny backyard, tiled kitchen floor, ample room for expansion, limited water views, and a swimming/boating beach just steps from the house. Low Harpswell taxes.
MREIS #1010772
Jul 5, 2011
Sold
$90,000
$104/sq ft
Apr 27, 2011
Listed
$100,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,166 (+4.7%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2024
$2,068 (+4.2%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2023
$1,984 (+3.4%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2022
$1,919 (+58.1%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2021
$1,214 (+0.2%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2020
$1,211 (+0.7%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2019
$1,203 (+3.4%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2018
$1,164 (+0.3%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2017
$1,160 (+17.2%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2016
$990 (+27.9%)
$61,600 + $93,100
$154,700
2015
$774
$60,400 + $63,600
$124,000
Tax history for 52 Hildreth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,166 (+4.7%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2024
$2,068 (+4.2%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2023
$1,984 (+3.4%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2022
$1,919 (+58.1%)
$110,700 + $214,500
$325,200
2021
$1,214 (+0.2%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2020
$1,211 (+0.7%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2019
$1,203 (+3.4%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2018
$1,164 (+0.3%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2017
$1,160 (+17.2%)
$77,200 + $102,400
$179,600
2016
$990 (+27.9%)
$61,600 + $93,100
$154,700
2015
$774
$60,400 + $63,600
$124,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
145758
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Features: Closet
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Informal
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Crawl Space, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 864
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 864
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $26,136
Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Neighborhood, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Water View: Seasonal
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $774
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 52 Hildreth Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
Directions: From Bowdoin College, take Route 123 South for approximately 6 miles, turn left on Mountain Road, turn left on Wharf Road and immediately turn left onto Hildreth Road, the home is on the right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 145758
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harpswell Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
6/10
Mt Ararat High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
4/10
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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 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Harpswell, ME • 04079
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$506,000 – $612,000
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