Welcome to Brave Boat Harbor! This magical Maine Cottage nestles atop a ledge, tucked into an oasis in nature in the desirable Kittery Point area known as the Brave Boat Headwaters. Built in 3 stages, this tiny cottage-turned-sprawling artist homestead offers eclectic design details such as restored antique leaded glass windows throughout, wide pine plank floors, exposed beams, 2 vaulted bedrooms, art studios on either end of the home with plumbing and separate entrances, an open concept dine-in kitchen with a deck to the back yard, 2 cozy family rooms with working wood stove and gas wood stove, and a spectacular screen porch designed by McHenry Architects overlooking gardens and mature landscaping. There is option for one-floor living or potential in-law set-up. Set off the main road, this home offers plenty of privacy in the heart of the headwaters. Across the street you'll find the Brave Boat Harbor Headwaters trailhead. Within a stones throw are Seapoint and Crescent Beaches, the Rachel Carson Nature Preserve and trails, Chauncey Creek, Fort Foster and golf, tennis, shops, restaurants, the town pier, several boat launches and the white sandy beaches in York. You'll feel miles away from it all within just minutes of downtown Kittery Foreside and Portsmouth, NH. Just one hour to Boston or Portland. This is the year-round Maine Retreat you've been pining for! Scheduled Virtual Tours and online 3D Tour available. COVID-19 Protocol - Gloves and Masks required for all showings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Alicia Goodwin• Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R-RL
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,124.30
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 188 Brave Boat Harbor Road, Kittery, ME 03905
Directions: From Kittery, take Route 103 approx. 5 miles through Scenic Kittery Point. House will be on your right across from the parking area for the Brave Boat Harbor Headwaters Trail Head. First Driveway before Salt Marsh Lane. House set back from road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,487
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 953977
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mitchell Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Shapleigh School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Robert W Traip Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$829,000 – $1.00M
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