'Snippershins', one of Vinalhaven's most iconic and publicized properties on Carver's Harbor, is located at the end of Clam Shell Alley, a quiet single lane village street dotted with classic architecture and wharfs showcasing the island's working waterfront. The prime harbor location offers all the features one would expect from a property with a longstanding maritime and working waterfront history--a deepwater dock, unobstructed ocean views, and a classic 1870s home with historic outbuildings.
The residence has been occupied year-round for several decades and includes a hot water furnace (2016), an on-demand hot water system, and thermopane windows. The property is serviced by public sewer and private water, and the buildings have had consistent updates and improvements.
The residence has ocean views from every window and includes a kitchen, dining room, library, full bath, and a lovely south-facing sunroom/living room overlooking wharfs and classic neighborhood architecture. The second level has three bedrooms and a recently renovated full bath. The third floor has two bonus rooms previously used as an office. Outside is a spacious covered porch, impressive 58' dock and float system, two well maintained antique outbuildings, and a shingled two-car garage with a heated studio space above. The garage/studio is ideal for an artist/writer, and also could provide additional space for family and guests or, with a permit, be converted into an ADU for additional income. The property has high speed internet and enjoys a dreamy location near village restaurants/shops, two land preserves, and public library. (The house per FEMA maps is not located in the flood zone.)
There are very few residences with waterfront on Carver's Harbor and even fewer with a deepwater dock. This is a very special opportunity to own an historic home with numerous amenities that has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 40 years.
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$1,350,000
27 Clamshell Alley, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
3beds
2,430sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two small outbuildingsTwo car garageExpansive ocean viewsHistoric outbuildingsLovely lawnDeepwater dockBonus room
- 444 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2025 at 10:13am
Listed by:
Davidson Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1581804

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Stove, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub, Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,430
- Total interior livable area: 2,430 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,430
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Waterfront features: Harbor
- Body of water: Carver's Harbor
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 300,Waterfrontage Owned: 300
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, City Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Zoning: Res. Commercial/VOD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vinalhaven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $8,502
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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