Your chance to own a bit of Harpswell's history in this beautiful cape dating back to the late 1700s. The wide plank wooden flooring, custom built-ins, solid wood trim and quality stonework would be difficult to replicate using modern building methods. An extension added in 1997 keeps in harmony with the original building while adding updated features. First floor houses the master suite, full kitchen and formal dining room, multiple fireplaces, ample living room, office, exposed beams, a cozy den and two full baths. Two separate staircases lead to the upper living spaces where you can find three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The exterior is beautifully landscaped with over three acres including exterior patio, parking area, two car garage and extensive perennial gardens. Surrounding trees create total privacy. This is the historic Maine home you've been looking for!
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
3.06 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Roxanne York• Roxanne York Real Estate
Bought with Matthew Cartmell• Keller Williams Realty
Captivating Harpswell residence. Careful attention to detail allows this historic Center Chimney Cape to work in perfect harmony with an addition completed in the mid 1990's. Reportedly built in approximately 1760-1770, The ''Kemp House'' may well be one of the oldest homes in East Harpswell. Formal Dining Room with wide pine flooring, stunning fireplace with original trim and later mantel. Living room boasts of original vertical pine boarding of enormous width, fireplace and more. Parlor/Den with fireplace. Full bath with laundry hookups added for convenience. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms and a bath. The fabulous center island kitchen with adjacent breakfast area was constructed with exposed beams, wide pine flooring and window details that blend nicely with the vintage of the original home. A comfortable master bedroom with adjoining bath offers tile shower and generous closet spaces. Above the addition is a large attic/studio area with wide pine. Below is a two car garage/workshop. Set privately on just over 3 well landscaped acres offering beautiful perennials, mature lawn, paved drive and superb privacy. Just minutes from the picturesque village of Cundys Harbor, or to Bowdoin College and all things Brunswick.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,392 (+4.7%)
$67,100 + $592,400
$659,500
2024
$4,194 (+39.2%)
$67,100 + $592,400
$659,500
2023
$3,014 (+3.4%)
$67,100 + $427,000
$494,100
2022
$2,915 (+12.5%)
$67,100 + $427,000
$494,100
2021
$2,591 (+0.3%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2020
$2,583 (+0.6%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2019
$2,568 (+3.4%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2018
$2,484 (+0.3%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2017
$2,476 (+0.9%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2016
$2,453 (+2.6%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2015
$2,392 (+8.0%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2013
$2,215
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
Tax history for 591 Cundys Harbor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,392 (+4.7%)
$67,100 + $592,400
$659,500
2024
$4,194 (+39.2%)
$67,100 + $592,400
$659,500
2023
$3,014 (+3.4%)
$67,100 + $427,000
$494,100
2022
$2,915 (+12.5%)
$67,100 + $427,000
$494,100
2021
$2,591 (+0.3%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2020
$2,583 (+0.6%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2019
$2,568 (+3.4%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2018
$2,484 (+0.3%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2017
$2,476 (+0.9%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2016
$2,453 (+2.6%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2015
$2,392 (+8.0%)
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
2013
$2,215
$61,900 + $321,400
$383,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.