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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 79 Canns Beach Rd
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $4,475 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1675985
- Updated: 9/11/2026
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Location
- County: Knox
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Not Applicable, None
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 528
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Finished Total: 528 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 528 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1975
Lot Features
- Property View: Scenic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,791.6
- Zoning: Rural Res/Shoreland
- Lot Description: Near Public Beach, Near Town, Level, Open Lot
Water Features
- Water Front Name: Atlantic Ocean
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,475.8
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 6
Listed by Re/Max Jaret & Cohn (207) 596-0352
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Schools
Schools serving 79 Canns Beach Rd
School District:Regional School Unit 13
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ash Point Community School 54 Ash Point Drive, Owls Head, ME 04854 | PK-5 | 1.7 mi |
Oceanside Middle School 47 Valley Street, Thomaston, ME 04861 | 6-8 | 5.7 mi |
Oceanside High School 400 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 79 Canns Beach Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Price Reduced
$575,000
-4.01%
MLS
8/12/2026
Listed
$599,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 79 Canns Beach Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,476
-17%
$486,500
40%
2024
$5,394
—
$348,000
—
2023
$5,394
11%
$348,000
—
2022
$4,872
6%
$347,990
—
2021
$4,593
10%
$347,990
—
2020
$4,176
4%
$347,990
—
2019
$4,002
7%
$347,990
—
2018
$3,741
2%
$347,990
—
2017
$3,671
—
$347,990
—
2016
$3,689
1%
$347,990
—
2015
$3,654
9%
$347,990
—
2014
$3,341
-2%
$347,990
—
2013
$3,393
—
$347,990
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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79 Canns Beach Road, Owls Head, ME 04854 (MLS# 1675985) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 79 Canns Beach Road is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 79 Canns Beach Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Owls Head? You can browse all Owls Head real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

