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.
Closed
$2,800,000
237 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
5beds
5,707sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
9.55 Acres Lot
$2,851,600 Zestimate®
$491/sqft
$3,992 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 08:44am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1614602
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Closet, Double Vanity, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Suite
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Features: Built-in Features, Heat Stove, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Basement
Den
- Features: Gas Fireplace
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Formal
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Heat Stove, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Utility Sink
- Level: Basement
Library
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Formal
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Built-Ins, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Daylight,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,707
- Total interior livable area: 5,707 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,707
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Heated Garage, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Animal Containment System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Penobscot Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 620,Waterfrontage Owned: 620
Lot
- Size: 9.55 Acres
- Features: Irrigation System, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BELFM028L008
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Cable, Central Vacuum, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Air Radon Mitigation System
Location
- Region: Belfast
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved