About this home
Set in the sought-after Lowell Cove area of Orr's Island, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath seaside cottage offers a wonderful blend of historic character, coastal views, and thoughtful modern updates. Originally built in 1880, the home retains its timeless cottage charm while offering the comfort and functionality needed for today's island living. Perched on a gradual slope overlooking Lowell Cove, the property enjoys peaceful water views and a setting that invites you to slow down and savor the best of coastal Maine. Quiet back roads wind through the neighborhood, offering beautiful ocean vistas and ideal walking routes right outside your door. Numerous updates provide peace of mind, including a kitchen renovation in 2020, a remote-control awning added in 2022, a new water softener in 2024, and a new hybrid water heater, relocated electrical panel, and replacement deck in 2025. Whether you're looking for a summer escape, an investment property, or a year-round island home, this special Lowell Cove property offers an inviting opportunity to enjoy the beauty, tranquility, and character of Orr's Island.
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Listed by Listing Agent · Roxanne York Real Estate · MLS #1679904
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 7
- Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1880
- Garage
- 0
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Holding Tank
- Zoning
- Interior
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $1,634
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,614 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,478
- Property tax
- $136
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $1,634. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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