Private Sand & Pebble Beaches: Rare Beachfront Maine Homes
While most of Maine’s quintessential oceanfront homes are on prominent rocky outcroppings, you can still find homes on beautiful sandy and pebble beaches. We’re highlighting rare Maine homes for sale with beaches out the backdoor, ranging from the white sands of Biddeford to the quiet pebble beaches along the Midcoast and Downeast, all the way from Southport to Surry.
1 Sea Spray Drive, Biddeford, Maine
Offered at $3,750,000
Represented by Andi Robinson and Elaine Prendergast
Begin your day with the sound of shorebirds and ocean waves at this extraordinary home in Biddeford with deeded ownership of a private sandy beach and 230 ft of waterfront. The 4-bedroom house boasts a beautiful sunporch and water views from every room, with an unparalleled location on a dramatic southeast-facing point as the sentry to Hoyt’s Neck in Granite Point. Learn more about this oceanfront home for sale in Biddeford here.
16 Bremen Long Island, Bremen, Maine
Offered at $3,200,000
Represented by Linda Painter & Tom Field
Welcome to Aspinwall, your private coastal Maine oasis. Built by John Aspinwall in 1917, this picturesque three-season retreat is truly one of the most beautiful island properties in the mid-coast region. Nestled on 95 acres with spectacular views from all sides of the peninsula, Aspinwall is a sailor’s dream with two new moorings, a deep water dock, a granite pier, and a private beach. The property includes a historic 4-bedroom main house, a large barn added in 2007 with a year-round guest apartment, and two cozy cottages, all offered fully furnished and equipped. Learn more about this Maine island estate for sale.
26 Salt Pond Road, Southport, Maine
Offered at $2,400,000
Represented by Laura Blake
Welcome to “Salt Marsh Farm,” an exquisite waterfront home and the epitome of coastal Maine living, nestled on Southport Island overlooking the Sheepscot River with breathtaking views of Five Islands in Georgetown. The gorgeous private sand beach allows easy access to the water and ocean beyond. Inside the Knickerbocker-built custom home, beautiful hardwood floors and two back-to-back stone fireplaces create a cozy ambiance. Special details throughout include Dutch tiles in the kitchen and hand-painted tiles of sea birds in the bathroom. Learn more about this beachfront Maine home for sale.
142 Ames Cove Road, Brooksville, Maine
Offered at $2,550,000
Represented by Brian Wickenden
This extraordinary oceanfront Midcoast home nestled on nearly 10 acres has a gorgeous private beach overlooking Penobscot Bay and was fully renovated in 2022. High-end finishes include radiant heat floors, a stunning floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with a great pantry and separate prep sink, a large deck and hot tub, and much more. Plus, most furnishings are included with this move-in-ready coastal Maine oasis. Learn more about this beachfront Maine home for sale.
1288 Newbury Neck Road, Surry, Maine
Offered at $2,100,000
Represented by Laura Pellerano
This gorgeous waterfront home on the Newbury Neck peninsula in Surry overlooks Mount Desert Island and the mountains of Acadia National Park. The home features 4 bedrooms in the main house plus a 2-bedroom apartment in the basement. Amenities include a private beach, deep water frontage and a mooring, whole-house generator, dog run, irrigation system on a separate well, a separate workshop, and a two-car heated garage. Learn more about this beachfront Maine home for sale.
190 Scraggle Point Road, Saint George, Maine
Offered at $1,975,000
Represented by Brian Wickenden
Welcome to Rocky Bay, a picturesque Midcoast Maine home with stunning magazine-worthy interiors, a dock, float, deep water mooring, and a private pebble beach. This extraordinary home is available for immediate occupancy, and some of the furnishings are even negotiable with the purchase. Learn more about this beachfront Maine home for sale.
541 Pendleton Point Road, Islesboro, Maine
Offered at $1,775,000
Represented by Michael Lynch
This historic waterfront summer cottage on the iconic Midcoast island of Islesboro is nestled in Dark Harbor close to the village with water views on both sides. Built in 1910, the home is rich in character and architectural details including beautiful millwork, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, cast iron tubs and sinks, and more. There is plenty of room for family and friends, with up to 9 charming bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and laundry. Learn more about this beachfront Maine island home for sale.
246 Bay Shore Lane, Islesboro, Maine
Offered at $1,275,000
Represented by Michael Lynch
This classic home and guest cottage are set on 6 acres toward the end of a private road on the eastern shore of Islesboro, boasting spectacular sunsets and 352 feet of water frontage. The cozy two-story guest cottage has a deck overlooking the water and is perfect for guest overflow or rental income. Enjoy the sprawling lawn and private beach, or head over a little bridge across a creek and explore the woods. Learn more about this Islesboro home for sale here.
1317 Trim Lane, Islesboro, Maine
Offered at $950,000
Represented by Michael Lynch
This sweet cottage on the island of Islesboro is perched on an elevated point looking west over Penobscot Bay with 14 acres of land. The scenic property includes 1,300 feet of shorefront and a beach, plus a beautiful deck, a cozy woodstove, a lofted bedroom, and plenty of room to expand and explore. Learn more about this oceanfront Maine home with acreage for sale here.
Hermits Point Road, Islesboro, Maine
Offered at $450,000
Represented by Michael Lynch
This premier 12.45-acre parcel has 235 feet of private waterfront in the Hermit Point Road community on Islesboro. This parcel is nestled in the woods and has a cleared, sunny, elevated building area and a crescent-shaped beach in a cove with clear water. The Hermit Point Road Community has a tennis court for members. Learn more about this homesite to build your dream home with a private beach.
104 Willis Street, Great Diamond Island, Portland, Maine
Offered at $349,900
Represented by Jessica Falcone
This stunning waterfront homesite on Great Diamond Island is perfect for building your dream home in the Portland city limits. The waterfront and water views are fully unobstructed and absolutely magnificent. This lot is a true half acre of buildable land. There are no trees to clear; in fact, it’s all grass. The land used to have a home on it, so there is easy access to Portland Water and the ability to install a private septic system on site. Views from the lot are of Mackworth Island and the Eastern Promenade in Portland. There are no association fees associated with this property, which is a rare find for this island. Learn more about this Portland Maine homesite here.
