Courtesy: Portside Real Estate Group
207-276-5080
Discover a unique piece of history with Amherst House, originally located in Amherst, Maine, and relocated to its current spot in Northeast Harbor in 1998. This meticulously remodeled home features a thoughtful layout with an open living concept, perfect for modern living. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home combines comfort and functionality in its design. The spacious mudroom welcomes you and offers ample storage space, perfect for all your outdoor gear. Enjoy outdoor living with a small private deck, ideal for relaxation and enjoying the serene surroundings. Ideally situated in the village, Amherst House is directly across from Mount Desert Elementary School and the Northeast Harbor Library, and just a short distance to downtown. This home beautifully blends its historical charm with contemporary updates, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a picturesque setting.
Courtesy: Quietside Realty
207-244-0203
This charming home, with stunning views of Sargent mountain, is located on 1.42 wooded acres on quiet Beech Hill Road. Built in the 1930's it has gorgeous wood floors in most of the house and plenty of room to stretch out in. Besides the kitchen which boasts a breakfast bar, the first floor has two living rooms, one with wood heat which would make a warm and comfortable family room. There are also two dining rooms, one of which would be a great office or den. The three season porch creates more living space as well as the back deck and patio in the summer. The second floor has a full bath including a tub and 3 bedrooms to easily accommodate guests or family. The garage apartment is attached to the house and shares the electric bill. The apartment is an open concept kitchen-dining-living room with a bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, and is very spacious. wood floors, a propane fireplace and heating make for cozy living. Wainscoting in the 1/2 bath and on the kitchen bar add warmth and charm to the apartment as do all the windows as they create a treehouse effect. Full house automatic generator for the both living spaces. The apartment sits on a roomy two car garage. And last but not least, you will be close to several Acadia National Park trails which begin at the end of the road, just beyond Beech Hill Farm. A very special offering which won't last long.
Courtesy: ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
207-947-6788
Welcome to 49 Summit Road in the village of Northeast Harbor. This classic American Foursquare, built in 1930, retains many beautiful original features, has had thoughtful improvements throughout the years, and provides an excellent layout. Simply, it just feels like home. Set back a bit from the road in a sweet neighborhood, it is a stones throw to the heart of town, public ocean access at the dock and boat launch, Acadia National Park, Northeast Harbor Golf Club, Library, and the Fleet. With hardwood floors throughout, original built ins, ice box and pantry, the excellent craftsmanship of this early 20th century home is obvious. Poured concrete foundation is in excellent condition, the home feels true and plumb. With bathrooms updated, roofing shingles replaced, durable siding installed, and hot water baseboard boiler replaced mostly in the past 10 years, a new owner's attention can focus on making the property their own without an extensive to-do list. Quarter acre lot gives enough room for a garage to be built on existing pad while still having generous yard space. The classic layout is enhanced on the first floor with two bonus spaces: a sunroom, an additional office or first floor bedroom, half bath, and mudroom/pantry. The home benefits from beautiful southern exposure making the space light and bright year round.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
Embrace a life of classic Maine charm in 'The Schoolhouse,' a meticulously maintained year-round cottage in the heart of Northeast Harbor. This turn-key home blends historic character with tasteful modern updates, featuring two sunlit bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Enjoy serene mornings on the screened three-season porch, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. With a convenient one-car garage, a proven rental history, and easy access to the village center and Acadia National Park, this is a rare opportunity for a perfect coastal retreat or a savvy investment.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
'Wildwood Cottage', a 1 bed 1 full bath year around cottage in Seal Harbor, just off Acadia National Park. Cozy size and a beautiful deck to enjoy the natural world out back. Many updates and well maintained. Past rentals in the summer.
Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
This beautifully crafted timber frame home, built in 2014, is now available for a discerning purchaser. Timber frame homes are renowned for their durability and longevity, emphasizing traditional, peg-fastened wood joinery. This intricate joinery, a hallmark of the craft, significantly contributes to an open interior design by utilizing large, heavy timbers for structural support, thus eliminating the need for interior load-bearing walls. The inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features handcrafted kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, a gas Jotul stove, French doors opening onto a deck, and an insulated, partially finished walk- out basement with radiant heat. Additionally, there is a large shed for storage. This year-round retreat is located on a secluded 4.92 acre lot in Pretty Marsh, offering a tranquil setting with a natural yet intentionally designed landscape. You can enjoy picnicking in your private park or walking on pine needle paths, embodying the essence of Maine living.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
This classic Northeast Harbor home offers turn-of-the-century character and timeless appeal in one of the village's most desirable settings. The 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout showcases original hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and gorgeous millwork highlighting its early 1900s craftsmanship. Thoughtful period details include pocket doors separating the dining and living rooms, a charming Dutch door, and beautiful original wood trim throughout. A light-filled four-season room provides an inviting place to gather or unwind year-round, complemented by a spacious kitchen and formal dining room. The wraparound deck, accessed from a welcoming porch and mudroom, offers a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a quaint, versatile bonus room—perfect for an office, reading nook, or additional closet space. Set on a large, +/- .34 acre corner lot the property features mature apple trees, a large level yard, and a detached two-car garage. Just minutes from shopping, the tennis club and gold club, this well-loved home combines history, comfort, and an exceptional location—ready to be reimagined and personalized to your taste.
Courtesy: Portside Real Estate Group
207-288-5818
A unique opportunity on Mount Desert Island! This custom-built residence is situated on a private, 1-acre lot just off Beech Hill Road. An attached 2-car garage, separate workshop, AND an additional income-producing, fully furnished 3-bedroom apartment with private entrance make this thoughtfully designed property a must-see. The main residence features a spacious entryway, 1 bedroom, an office, large bonus room, and an open living/dining area with a large back deck overlooking the private backyard. Centrally located with easy access to Acadia National Park trails, Long Pond, Echo Lake, downtown Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor. Impressive organic vegetable gardens, flower gardens, and apple trees are a few other distinctive features that make this property truly unique. Enjoy the flexibility and potential for income that this exceptional property presents!
Courtesy: LandVest, Inc.
207-276-3840
Cliffhanger prominently overlooks Seal Harbor, with sweeping views of the mountains, harbor and outer islands. Built entirely of pink granite with a slate roof, this unique residence has many engaging design features and has been stylishly renovated to accommodate a large family, visiting guests, or a serve as a quiet retreat. The great room has a fireplace at each end of the huge room with a vaulted, beamed ceiling; a covered sitting area and open terrace overlooking the harbor are conveniently accessed from the living room. A formal dining room, butler's pantry, and family room are off the bright, open kitchen, allowing for easy going family time. There are seven bedrooms, one of which is set up as a large bunk room in a separate wing of the house over the two-car garage. The setting is very private and attractively landscaped with perennial flowering plants and shrubs amongst granite pathways meandering through the wooded property. An outdoor hot tub is also set overlooking the harbor, screened by forested areas. Cliffhanger is an unusual offering in a coveted area of Seal Harbor, has been meticulously maintained and preserved, and must be seen to be appreciated.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
At 4 Highlands Lane, the names say it all—Teapot and Popover—two perfectly paired residences on 6.5± private, elevated acres with a sweeping coastal panorama. This one-of-a-kind retreat offers unobstructed views over Northeast Harbor and the Western Way, with a rare vantage stretching to Somes Sound and Southwest Harbor. A short distance from Thuya Garden and the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, the property beautifully combines natural beauty, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. Like a good cup of tea, the year-round main home, Teapot, is designed for comfort and relaxation. Walls of patio doors from the living spaces to the wraparound deck invite a seamless flow to the coastal landscape and offer a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets. The first floor welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and an updated kitchen that opens to the dining room with ample space for entertaining. A full bath and a spacious bedroom with direct deck access complete this well-designed floor plan, while the upstairs features a dedicated primary suite with an updated bath, a cozy reading nook with a private balcony, and interior windows overlooking the double-height living room and harbor beyond. Just steps away, Popover—as delightful as its pastry namesake—rises to the occasion when guests ''pop over.'' It offers a full kitchen with a living/dining area, two bedrooms, two baths, and a versatile bonus room for play, work, or creative pursuits. For a sweet finish, The Cookie—a whimsical playhouse—adds a final touch of charm and delight. Designed by renowned Maine architect Roc Caivano and meticulously maintained, 4 Highlands Lane blends privacy, flexibility, and a pairing as timeless as tea and popovers—all in one of Mount Desert Island's most coveted locations.
Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
Tucked away in a private, light-filled setting near the heart of Northeast Harbor, this beautifully crafted property offers both a spacious main residence and a fully renovated guest house, perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or rental potential. The main house, built in 2015 with quality materials and thoughtful design, features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The open-concept first floor includes a large kitchen with center island, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a formal dining area, and a sunroom ideal for an office or creative space. A first-floor bedroom and full bath provide flexibility for guests or single-level living. Enjoy outdoor living on the welcoming front porch or private rear deck. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene retreat with a tiled bath, soaking tub, and glass-walled shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bathroom, and there is also a charming corner room ideal as a nursery, office, or study. A convenient second-floor laundry room completes the layout. The adjoining guest house, fully remodeled in 2016, offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing a comfortable and stylish space with its own charm and privacy. A one-car garage adds convenience, while the beautifully landscaped grounds enhance the sense of tranquility. Located just moments from Main Street's shops, restaurants, and the amenities of Northeast Harbor, this rare offering combines space, quality, and location in one of Mount Desert Island's most sought-after villages.
Courtesy: LandVest, Inc.
207-276-3840
Meticulously designed and maintained with stylish decor and furnishings, Little Acorns creates an attractive haven of privacy in the village of Northeast Harbor. The five-bedroom, year-round residence was built in 1990 with a discerning eye to specific detail, with many nautical or shingle style touches, accomplished by talented craftsmen to the highest standards. The spacious residence provides many options for a busy family, with a large living room, family room, den, dining room and sunroom. The fully furnished residence also includes many additional amenities, including an open exterior deck, attached four-car heated garage with living space above, mudroom, full generator, large outbuilding suitable for a studio, office or guest house and gardener's shed. Surrounded by lush organic landscaping with flowering trees and shrubs, Little Acorns is conveniently located on 2.55 acres nearby several of the clubs in a prestigious area of Northeast Harbor, yet fully private from the street and neighbors. Little Acorns is an unusual offering with many attributes that must be seen.
Courtesy: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
207-667-7423
Bring your vision to 17 Otter Creek Drive. This property is just waiting for your TLC to bring it back to life. This home is close to all the amenities needed for seasonal or year round living. Otter Creek is nestled between Bar Harbor and Seal Harbor it is just moments to Acadia National Park and all that spectacular Mount Desert Island has to give. This home features 4 bedrooms, an eat in kitchen, a cozy living room, full basement and an expansive light filled dining room. There are 2 out buildings with shop space one features an upstairs lounge or studio space. Gorgeous mature trees and pretty flowers. This could be the perfect home for you.
Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
Perched high on a private road in Seal Harbor's exclusive enclave, this extraordinary 6.52-acre estate offers uninterrupted, southern-facing views of the Atlantic Ocean and the outer islands of Mount Desert Island. Designed for the most discerning buyer, it includes a 6,861 sq ft main residence and a 1,165 sq ft guest/pool house with a heated pool - both crafted to the highest standards of luxury, design, and livability. The main house, a refined 21st-century take on the classic shingle-style cottage, was designed by architect Keith Kroeger with interiors by Rob Southern Inc. Completed in 2012 with meticulous craftsmanship, it features light-filled living spaces, a paneled library, gourmet kitchen with Belgian Bluestone counters, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and a dumbwaiter. A wood-burning fireplace warms the formal dining area, which opens to a spacious covered porch with a granite hearth, all oriented to capture the panoramic ocean vistas. The private primary suite includes a vaulted ceiling, propane fireplace, ocean-facing porch, dual dressing closets, soaking tub, and marble walk-in shower. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms with en-suite baths, one with a private deck. The lower level offers three additional en-suite bedrooms, a wine cellar, laundry room, mudroom, and two-car garage access. Design highlights include vaulted ceilings, custom millwork, porthole and eyebrow windows, wood shingle roofs, and extensive natural stonework. Modern systems include geothermal and propane heating, generator, and advanced energy and water management. The guest/pool house features paneled walls, vaulted ceiling, a granite fireplace, full bath, kitchenette, and sliding doors to the heated gunite pool and blue stone terrace. Outdoor amenities include a built-in grill, picnic areas, and manicured grounds with wooded trails and private access to Acadia National Park. A once-in-a-generation estate offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and architectural excellence.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
On the market for the first time in a century, Shell Heap is a rare legacy estate nestled along the pristine shoreline of Northeast Harbor, and steps away from the entrance to Thuya Gardens and Eliot Mountain. Shell Heap is set on 3+ acres with a rare and distinctive seashore of traditional stone beach and expansive sand flats at low tide. With sweeping views of the Harbor and out to the Western Way, one can enjoy countless hours watching boats and the tide gracefully roll in & out. Start your day watching the morning light cascade onto moored boats as the sun rises slowly over Eliot Mountain, and at the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the inner harbor. Originally built in 1897 for noted rusticator Joseph Curtis, this historic property has remained in the same family for generations. Now, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new stewards to shape its next chapter. With two distinct residences: Shell Heap North + Shell Heap South, it presents one w/ a wonderful compound supported by a classic boathouse, and 3-car garage w/ a 2-bedroom apartment located above. Shell Heap North, the original home, exudes timeless character w/ 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Its gracious stone terrace is perfect for alfresco dining under an awning lit by sunset glow. Shell Heap South, originally built as a guest house, study, and staff quarters, has been thoughtfully renovated into a standalone home featuring a galley-style kitchen, 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Its bright north facing living room is adorned w/ a floor-to-ceiling window that frames the private garden. Coupled w/ a covered porch off the living room, that takes in the rolling field, beach & broad harbor views. Located just moments from the village of Northeast Harbor and the trails of Acadia National Park, Shell Heap offers the rare balance of seclusion & convenience. Shell Heap is a coastal Maine treasure ready to be discovered.
Courtesy: The Knowles Company
207-276-3322
''Where you headed, cowboy?'' ''Nowhere special''. ''Nowhere special...I always wanted to go there.'' ''Come on, then.'' And here you are. Built in 1984 and located in a beautiful, private setting with 11+/- acres abutting Acadia National Park (7+/- acres in conservation), ''Nowhere Special'' includes a 4-bedroom (1 with a study/office/studio), 3.5-bath, 3859+/- square foot residence with living room, family room, den, sunroom, gazebo and a wonderful star-gazing deck. The owners have installed a completely new, redesigned kitchen with high end appliances opening up the kitchen, den, dining area as a great living space. Note many other features. Add a direct entry 2-car garage. Also included is a fabulous, detached 3-bay garage/barn/workshop with multitude of uses (maybe you could install solar on that roof?). A great plus is the separate guest suite with its own entrance for the overflow of visitors - who will come. Natural landscaping with granite outcroppings, blueberry bushes, mature plantings everywhere, especially surrounding the serene rear paved patio and garden area. From up high on the star-gazing platform, watch the clear night sky with its kaleidoscopic view of the universe. And the clutter of stars and planets. If watching the wildlife from the sunroom, the gazebo, the front deck, and the patio checks all the boxes, it's here. Try forest walking in Acadia NP by joining the Giant Slide Trail from your own 11+/- acres (7+/- acres in conservation with the Park) and see if it takes you where you alway wanted to go...Nowhere Special? Or sit by a fire and listen to the night sounds, spot the fireflies in early July, listen to bird calls, hummingbirds galore (get those feeders out) ''Nowhere Special'' is here. Peace and tranquility and close to everything the island has to offer.....and the Park. After all, it is just next door.
Courtesy: Carter's Real Estate
207-276-5468
This property consists of 2 homes each of which currently has 2 residential units. The main house has a living room with a fire place, dining room, kitchen, pantry, 3 bedrooms, a sleeping porch and a full bathroom and is connected via a shared laundry with a 1 bedroom apartment. The second home currently has 2 apartments. The 1st floor apartment consists of a kitchen with dining area, bathroom with oversized stall shower, living room and 2 bedrooms. The 2nd floor apartment consists of a kitchen, livingroom with dining area and 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Courtesy: LandVest, Inc.
207-276-3840
Stately, gracious and casually elegant, Cove End resounds with style. Located in a quiet Northeast Harbor village neighborhood, Cove End provides a convenient location central to all the clubs, the Fleet, and village shops. The property includes 3.3± acres and 469' shorefront on Gilpatrick Cove. The traditional architecture of this classic residence complements the many seaside shingle cottages found nearby. Built in the 1930's, Cove End was designed for entertaining on both a grand or intimate scale and has hosted many a well-known guest or famous statesman. Upon entering the grand, welcoming foyer, views of the ocean beyond entice one to a broad, sunny, granite terrace. The elegant living room with coffered ceiling has built-in cupboards for family artifacts or books, a fireplace with detailed mantelpiece and French doors that lead to the terrace, private gardens, and pool. A formal dining room with fireplace offers room for a few, or many, at dinner. The quiet library lined with shelves nearby overlooks the garden, terrace and Gilpatrick Cove. The residence offers five family bedrooms and a large playroom in the main house, with a staff wing offering four additional rooms, useful as smaller bedrooms, a quiet office or bonus spaces located over the two-car attached garage. Tall specimen trees frame the residence, providing quiet and privacy, as well as enhancing the natural setting. A large cutting and kitchen garden provides an intimate area apart from the house, as does the separate heated pool with covered seating shelter. Cove End has been lovingly cared for by one family for many years and is now ready to start a new chapter.
Courtesy: LandVest, Inc.
207-276-3840
Wanakiwin blends the best of classic shingle-style architectural features with the contemporary needs of a modern family, resulting in a very sophisticated style with a casual elegance. The gracious, efficient residence easily accommodates a large extended family with staff or a quiet oceanfront respite from a busy city. Views from every room are of the dramatic oceanfront with pink granite ledges, the Eastern Way and several offshore islands, or the lush gardens. Yachts and busy lobster boats ply the waters daily providing nonstop scenic activity. The year-round, traditional design home features the best of all worlds, with covered or open porches for any weather, large or intimate living and dining rooms for entertaining, and ten bedrooms, some of which are staff quarters, but all with pleasing and dramatic ocean views. Magnificent gardens by award winning designers provide color and quiet sitting areas with both mossy woodland or ocean views with pink granite ledge backdrops. Superior craftsmanship and quality are visible at every turn, and maintained to the highest standards. Wanakiwin maintains a patina of excellence; there are many thoughtful additions, such beadboard ceilings, wainscoting with Douglas fir, cherry or ash, wood burning fireplaces, double doors to bedrooms for privacy with wooden louvered panels for ventilation, and several private bedroom porches. Located on six private woodland acres with 650' of dramatic pink granite oceanfront, Wanakiwin provides one of the most spectacular settings along the coast of Maine, and particularly in this coveted neighborhood. Mossy woodland paths meander through the property with colorful perennial gardens throughout, providing total privacy, with a long, dedicated driveway to the residence and garages. Wanakiwin exudes an unparalleled cachet and quiet elegance.
Courtesy: Portside Real Estate Group
207-288-5818
Indulge in the tranquility of this enchanting property, nestled on Northern Neck Road near Long Pond. This custom 3 bedroom 2 bath home exudes charm and character with beautifully maintained gardens and top-quality finishes throughout. The primary bedroom, conveniently located on the first floor, boasts an en-suite bathroom with jetted tub, radiant heat, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms are found in the fully finished basement, complete with a private deck. This is a rare chance to live the Maine life to the fullest, year-round!
Mount Desert is located in Maine. Mount Desert, Maine has a population of 1,771. Mount Desert is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.7%.
The median household income in Mount Desert, Maine is $72,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,354 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Mount Desert is 54.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 7.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.3 inches per year, with 67.4 inches of snow per year.
