Penobscot Shores - Belfast, ME

Morning coffee gatherings, yoga classes, knitting groups, gardening, kayaking, and resident social hours are all part of daily life at Penobscot Shores, creating opportunities for neighbors to stay active and connected. This independent-living 55+ cooperative community overlooks Penobscot Bay at 10 Shoreland Drive, Belfast, and is affiliated with Waldo County General Hospital, a member of MaineHealth.

Homes at Penobscot Shores

Penobscot Shores includes 54 residences consisting of apartments and cottages available on a resale basis through the community's homeowners' cooperative. Apartment homes range from approximately 655 to 1,134 square feet, while cottages range from 1,317 to 1,585 square feet. Public sources list pricing as available upon request, with cooperative stock values varying by residence.

Amenities at Penobscot Shores

Residents have access to a fitness room, library, Bay View Dining Room, scheduled transportation, emergency response services, hair salon, and organized activities including chair yoga, Coffee Talk, dominoes, knitting, educational lectures, and gardening. The community is pet friendly and emphasizes maintenance-free living, with many exterior maintenance services included through the cooperative.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Penobscot Shores overlooks Penobscot Bay in Belfast, one of Midcoast Maine's best-known waterfront communities. Residents are close to downtown shops, galleries, theaters, farmers' markets, the Belfast City Free Library, Moose Point State Park, Camden Hills State Park, area golf courses, pickleball courts, and the University of Maine Hutchinson Center's Senior College.