Perched on scenic Ash Point on Canns Beach Road, this charming rustic cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Maine's Midcoast. This cozy 528± square-foot seasonal retreat sits on a .11-acre lot and captures stunning ocean views that create the perfect backdrop for relaxing mornings and unforgettable sunsets.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a vacation rental investment, or a place to unplug and reconnect with nature, this cottage is full of coastal charm and potential. Spend your days watching lobster boats pass by, enjoying the refreshing ocean breeze, or exploring the area's picturesque shoreline.
Beach lovers will appreciate the nearby coastal destinations, including Crockett's Beach, Crescent Beach, Birch Point Beach, and the shoreline at Owls Head State Park, all offering opportunities for swimming, beachcombing, kayaking, and taking in Maine's natural beauty. Ash Point Preserve is also nearby, featuring scenic walking trails and dramatic granite shoreline vistas overlooking Penobscot Bay.
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Rockland, you'll enjoy easy access to award-winning restaurants, waterfront cafés, art galleries, the Farnsworth Art Museum, grocery stores, medical facilities, boutique shopping, marinas, festivals, and ferry service to the islands. With its combination of tranquility and convenience, this inviting coastal cottage is the perfect place to experience the very best of Midcoast Maine.
Active
Price cut: $24K (9/11)
$575,000
79 Canns Beach Road, Owls Head, ME 04854
1beds
528sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$545,300 Zestimate®
$1,089/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refreshing ocean breezeStunning ocean viewsInviting coastal cottageCoastal charmCharming rustic cottage
- 56 days
- 837
- 32
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
RE/MAX JARET & COHN rockland@jaretcohn.com
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1675985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 528
- Total interior livable area: 528 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 528
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Town, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: OWLSM004L006
- Zoning: Rural Res/Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Owls Head
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,089/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $348,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,475
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$545,300
$518,000 - $573,000
$1,480/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4%$1,089/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$1,134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,394 | $348,000 |
| 2023 | $5,394 +10.7% | $348,000 +0% |
| 2022 | $4,872 +6.1% | $347,990 |
| 2020 | $4,593 +14.8% | $347,990 |
| 2019 | $4,002 +7% | $347,990 |
| 2018 | $3,741 +1.9% | $347,990 |
| 2017 | $3,671 -0.5% | $347,990 |
| 2016 | $3,689 +1% | $347,990 |
| 2015 | $3,654 +9.4% | $347,990 |
| 2014 | $3,341 -1.5% | $347,990 |
| 2013 | $3,393 +99.9% | $347,990 +101.9% |
| 2012 | $1,697 | $172,320 |
| 2011 | $1,697 | $172,320 -1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $174,300 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $173,080 |
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