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237 Searsport Avenue

Belfast, ME 04915

5 beds
4 baths
5,707 sqft
~10 acre lot
$560 per sqft
1952 build
– on site

Safe Harbor, a remarkable 5 bedroom oceanfront home on a spectacular 9.5 acre elevated waterfront lot overlooking the islands of Penobscot Bay and the entrance to Belfast Harbor. With 620 feet of accessible shorefront, including a wonderful sandy beach out front, the beautifully landscaped grounds are sure to please, and there is tons of room for additional development. This home was expanded in the 1990's, and substantially renovated and professionally decorated by the current owners when they purchased in 1999. The property will convey fully furnished, with Ethan Allen furniture, and everything you need for immediate occupancy including a fully stocked kitchen, the art on the walls, two John Deere Gators for working and exploring the property, and a shed full of tools. This home has been impeccably maintained, with a gated and paved private driveway. A fantastic house for entertaining with a floor plan that flows naturally between kitchen, dining, living, and outdoor spaces. The large and inviting first-floor primary bedroom suite offers a soaking tub with an ocean view and a private balcony to enjoy the sunrise over the bay. There is a second bedroom on the first floor, and three additional bedrooms on the second floor including a luxurious guest suite. The home offers a sun filled office area, a lovely den with a fireplace, a great mudroom entry from the garage, a formal entry foyer, and a large deck for outdoor dining. There is also wonderful stone patio with a fire pit, surrounded by beautiful gardens. An entertainment room on the lower level complete with a pool table, darts, TV and a wood stove. There is a dedicated laundry room, and a great workshop space, as well as a second laundry on the first floor. The attached 2-car heated garage has well-organized storage above, and there is separate detached garage for outdoor equipment. This inviting property has a private pond, walking paths, a Gazebo, and easy access to the shorefront for outdoor enjoyment.

Listing courtesy of MREIS / Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 20, 2025 •

MLS# 1614602 —

The Building

Year Built:

1952
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Direction Faces:

None
Window Features:

None
Building Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

5707.0
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Kitchen:

true
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None

Financial & Terms

Land Lease:

false
Rent Includes:

None

Location

Directions:

None

The Property

Lot Features:

Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Irrigation System
Lot Size:

415,998 Sqft
Lot Size Area:

9.55
Lot Size Acres:

9.55
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Zoning:

Shoreland
Property Attached:

No
View:

Scenic
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
Exterior Features:

Animal Containment System
Waterfront:

true
Fencing:

Fenced
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Waterfront Features:

Cove, Bay, Ocean
Other Equipment:

None

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

$35,066

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Full Baths:

4
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Branded:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Stove, Multi-Zones, Heat Pump, Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

Heat Pump, Central Air

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

None
Middle Or Junior School:

None
High School:

None

The Community

Spa Features:

None
Pool Private:

No
Water Body Name:

Penobscot Bay
Pets Allowed:

No Restrictions
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3.0
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Features:

5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Inside Entrance, Heated Garage, Storage

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Outbuilding, Shed(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$3,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$17,135
Taxes	$2,922
Insurance	$880
Utilities	$504 See report
Total	$21,441/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
2/18/25 Feb 18, 2025	Listed / Active	MREIS	$3,200,000
10/19/24 Oct 19, 2024	Price Changed	MREIS
7/26/24 Jul 26, 2024	Price Changed	MREIS

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