Unique and Lovely micro compound with seasonal ocean views and easy walkable access to shoreline. Perfectly maintained buildings and manicured landscaping with gardens and private wooded back yard. Property has 3 bedroom main house and detached private guest house above garage. Also newly built victorian style "potting shed" with sleeping loft above for afternoon naps or additional guest quarters. Entire property has great seasonal rental history with year round abilities as well. Single car detached garage for additional storage or vehicle parking. High end gourmet kitchen with plenty of cabinets and center island. Back porch patio for easy backyard access and entertaining, fenced in for pets. Enjoy the privacy and simplicity of country living, low taxes yet all the convenience of living close to town. Just a few steps to the ocean and seasonal views of the ocean yet no high waterfront tax burden. Many possibilities for investors, seasonal, or a growing family.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Timothy Payson• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Penney Read• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Right of Way, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Atlantic
Water Body Type: Harbor, Ocean
Water View: Seasonal
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,958
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Direct Vent Heater
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 59 Shell Street, Owls Head, ME 04854
Directions: Route 73 South from Rockland, left on Northshore Drive. Just before General Store / Post Office, go left onto Main Street and take right onto Shell Street just before harbor and sign on left after corner.
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,759
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 464579
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ash Point Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Oceanside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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 7.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$606,000 – $733,000
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