1588 Turtle Head Road is a premier waterfront retreat with stunning western views across Turtle Head Cove and Penobscot Bay, back towards Belfast and the Camden Hills. The property includes a beautifully renovated mid-century modern home with two bedrooms and a spacious, open floor plan designed to capture natural light and maximize the water views. There is also a versatile garage/barn with a fully redone one-bedroom guest apartment above, perfect for hosting extended family and friends. Recent improvements can be found throughout the property, including a new sauna, and it has been very well-landscaped with lawn and gardens, professional stonework, and 328± feet of shorefront with a sand and pebble beach area. An all-new, granite deep-water pier with three moorings - a two ton, a four ton, and a six ton appropriate for a 100-foot sailboat - make this an ideal island retreat with convenient access to the mainland and the excellent boating in Penobscot Bay.
Take in the memorizing ocean views from your own island getaway. As you arrive at Heavenly Daze, a private wooded driveway leads you to the well maintained, fully furnished contemporary home offering easy one floor living and separate guest apartment. Stunning oceanviews from the open concept kitchen, dining and living area. Spacious master bedroom with full bath, tile shower and walk-in closet. A guest bedroom, large laundry room with sink, half bath and convenient mudroom make for easy living and year round enjoyment. The main home offers 2 heat pumps for heating or cooling, a woodstove and monitor heaters if needed. Fully insulated including newly installed closed cell spray foam in the crawlspace will keep you comfortable in any season. Other recent improvements include new roof on main house, whole house 20KW stand-by generator and fiber optic line for internet service. Across the driveway a gambrel barn with parking for 2 cars, additional covered space under the shed roof and a bonus 1 bedroom apartment above. From the separate entrance, stairs lead you to an open living room/kitchen, full bath and bedroom with ocean views. Situated on the north end of the island, facing towards Belfast and overlooking Sprague Cove – wonderful potential for protected mooring for your boat. A stairway leads down to the gravelly waterfront that has a beach area even at high tide. Spend your evenings gazing at the sunset over the mainland or enjoy sipping your morning coffee from the large oceanside deck. Island life is calling, don't miss out!
MREIS #1464776
Oct 16, 2020
Sold
$550,000
$307/sq ft
Aug 17, 2020
Listed
$549,000
$306/sq ft
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Wile Away your days at Heavenly Daze - an oceanfront island retreat on Penobscot Bay. This charming contemporary single floor home and guest apartment has everything you need for that perfect getaway. The home features an open floorplan with stunning ocean views in the kitchen, dining, and living area. A heat pump keeps it cool in the summer and a wood stove keeps you toasty warm in the winter. The master bedroom has a full bath. There is a second bedroom, a half bath, large laundry room and a mud room to round out the home. The barn has 2 garage bays and a covered wing below. Above are stairs to a cozy guest apartment with 1 bedroom, a bathroom, and kitchen/living area. Situated on a very private setting, on the north end of the island, facing towards Belfast - offering protected mooring for your boat. A stairway leads down to the gravelly waterfront that has a little beach area even at high tide. Sit on your deck and watch the sun go down and let your cares drift away on the ocean breezes. If you like the idea of island life, this is the perfect spot for you!
MREIS #1425651
Jul 20, 2019
Listed
$549,000
$306/sq ft
MREIS #984080
Jul 5, 2010
Listed
$650,000
$363/sq ft
MREIS #920359
May 29, 2008
Listed
$725,000
$405/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,886 (+7.1%)
$671,000 + $339,700
$1,010,700
2024
$12,027 (+8.2%)
$671,000 + $339,700
$1,010,700
2023
$11,118 (+1.3%)
$671,000 + $339,700
$1,010,700
2022
$10,973 (+15.1%)
$373,800 + $235,800
$609,600
2021
$9,533 (+3.8%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2020
$9,182 (+2.1%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2019
$8,993 (+1.8%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2018
$8,831 (+3.5%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2017
$8,534 (+0.4%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2016
$8,501 (+5.2%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2015
$8,080 (+9.3%)
$373,800 + $166,300
$540,100
2012
$7,394
$435,500 + $193,800
$629,300
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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