Welcome to ''Avalon,'' a distinctive seasonal cottage nestled within the Turtle Head subdivision on Islesboro's north end. Set on approximately 9.94± wooded acres with 321± feet of private waterfront on East Penobscot Bay, this exceptional property combines natural Maine beauty with refined comfort. The property offers expansive panoramic views to the East and northeast across the bay, including vistas of Castine. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds feature a cutting garden, hand-built stone walls, and a walking path through ferns to the water's edge, complete with solar lights for your evening stroll. The sandy and rocky beachfront is perfect for beach combing, kayaking, or mooring your boat and is rarely found on Islesboro. This elegantly finished cottage features an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. The kitchen, with granite countertops, transitions into a spacious living room with a wood stove set on a soapstone hearth. The living space extends to a screened-in porch and a sun-soaked open deck, both overlooking the water and a field of ferns, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. The first-floor bedroom offers generous space and cathedral ceilings, while a versatile loft provides an additional sleeping area or other potential uses. The full bath is thoughtfully divided into three areas: a Jacuzzi tub, a separate toilet and linen storage, and a sink with a stackable washer and dryer. For those who love fresh air, an outdoor shower and toilet are conveniently located on the back porch—complete with evening lighting. Unique amenities abound, including Bose outdoor speakers connected to an integrated in-home sound system, antique church doors in the bedroom, and a fire pit featuring an antique cauldron. A storage barn offers room for storage or workshop. With 9+ acres you can expand or build another house. Stay connected with fiberoptic broadband internet with 1 gibibyte connection speeds. Islesboro is a 20-minute ride from the mai
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$775,000
1583 Turtle Head Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
9.94 Acres Lot
$775,300 Zestimate®
$861/sqft
$1,737 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 28, 2025 at 06:03am
Listed by:
Cates Real Estate kerry@catesre.com
Bought with:
Cates Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1631178

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Space Heater, Direct Vent Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic
- Body of water: East Penobscot Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 321,Waterfrontage Owned: 321
Lot
- Size: 9.94 Acres
- Features: Well Landscaped, Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Outhouse/Privy
- Parcel number: ISBRM0037L0005J
- Zoning: Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Well, Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Islesboro
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt