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87 Peabody Drive (northeast Hrbr), Mount Desert, ME 04662

Mount Desert
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87 Peabody Drive (northeast Hrbr),Mount Desert, ME 04662
$6,200,000
  • 10 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 4,715 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: megan moore, maria thompson207 276-3322
Office: the knowles company
MLS#:1623168
Source:ME_MREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$6,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,314.95

About this home

On the market for the first time in a century, Shell Heap is a rare legacy estate nestled along the pristine shoreline of Northeast Harbor, and steps away from the entrance to Thuya Gardens and Eliot Mountain. Shell Heap is set on 3+ acres with a rare and distinctive seashore of traditional stone beach and expansive sand flats at low tide. With sweeping views of the Harbor and out to the Western Way, one can enjoy countless hours watching boats and the tide gracefully roll in & out. Start your day watching the morning light cascade onto moored boats as the sun rises slowly over Eliot Mountain, and at the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the inner harbor. Originally built in 1897 for noted rusticator Joseph Curtis, this historic property has remained in the same family for generations. Now, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new stewards to shape its next chapter. With two distinct residences: Shell Heap North + Shell Heap South, it presents one w/ a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1897
  • Listing ID #:1623168
  • Updated:April 03, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:10
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:18
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Basement Description:Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:4,715 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Baseboard

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1897
  • Building area:4,715 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:3.62 Acres
  • Lot Features:Near Town, Well Landscaped
  • Architectural Style:Cottage
  • Construction Materials:Shingle Siding, Wood Frame

Utilities

  • Water:Private, Seasonal, Well
  • Sewer:Private Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$6,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,314.95
  • Tax amount:$27,516 (2026)

Parking

  • Parking description:1 - 4 Spaces, Detached, Gravel, On Site
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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