290 W District Road, North Haven, ME 04853

$1,695,000

Aerial view of The Ames Farm-an historic island estate

The residence and barn were both built in the 18th century and have south facing views overlooking the expansive lawn

Original cabinetry and fireplace featured in bedroom

Lovely westerly views from the living room, overlooking Bartlett's Harbor

South facing light and entry onto deck from the lower level

Original doors and paint on the first level

Bedroom has windows facing west, overlooking Bartlett's Harbor

Lovely approach to the historic resident.

Walkway from residence, views of historic barn and roof of guesthouse

Stunning historic barn on the right with addition on the left

Interior of post and beam barn with hand-adzed post and beams with wood pegs

Shingled guest house has kitchen-dining-living down, bedroom and full bath up

southern view from parking area--pond in the background

View of white Colonial from Bartlett's Harbor beach

Westerly view overlooking land toward Bartett's Harbor

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,465 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,960,200 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,695,000 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in early American history and set on 45 acres of remarkable land, this property offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, authenticity, and beauty. At its heart is an exceptional 18th-century, 3-story timber-framed residence, an early American banked Colonial, thoughtfully built into the hillside. The home presents a classic symmetrical façade and is anchored by a center brick chimney rising through the full height of the house, with 4 fireplaces feeding into it-a defining hallmark of the period. Multiple rooms unfold across 3 levels, creating a warm and inviting interior that reflects the craftsmanship, practicality, and enduring character of early New England architecture. The house enjoys distant water views and sunsets over Bartlett's Harbor, further enhancing its timeless appeal. The residence has benefited from recent improvements, carefully executed to enhance comfort while honoring its historic integrity. A north-side addition has been seamlessly integrated, blen ... (Read more) Steeped in early American history and set on 45 acres of remarkable land, this property offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, authenticity, and beauty. At its heart is an exceptional 18th-century, 3-story timber-framed residence, an early American banked Colonial, thoughtfully built into the hillside. The home presents a classic symmetrical façade and is anchored by a center brick chimney rising through the full height of the house, with 4 fireplaces feeding into it-a defining hallmark of the period. Multiple rooms unfold across 3 levels, creating a warm and inviting interior that reflects the craftsmanship, practicality, and enduring character of early New England architecture. The house enjoys distant water views and sunsets over Bartlett's Harbor, further enhancing its timeless appeal. The residence has benefited from recent improvements, carefully executed to enhance comfort while honoring its historic integrity. A north-side addition has been seamlessly integrated, blending naturally with the original architecture in scale, materials, and detail. Nearby stands a beautifully preserved 18th-century post-and-beam barn, featuring hand-adzed posts and beams fastened with wooden pegs, a striking and authentic example of early New England craftsmanship. A self-contained guest house offers private and comfortable accommodations for family and visitors. The surrounding acreage is a rare blend of gently mowed open land and wooded landscape, offering seclusion and a connection to nature. A private pond enhances the pastoral setting, while 52 ft. of waterfront on Bartlett's Harbor provides direct access to the water. While the property offers ample space for family and guests, the acreage also allows the potential to build an additional residence, or create a compound. Defined by history, architectural distinction, water views, and remarkable privacy, this island property represents a rare opportunity to steward an extraordinary piece of early American heritage.

Listing Details MLS# 1661281

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 290
Pre Direction: W
Street Name: District
Street Type: Road
County: Knox
Town: North Haven
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04853
Zip +4: 3559
Leased Land: No
Book: 6163,4527
Page: 323,227
Map: 225, 225
Lot: 36, 15
Zoning: Rural
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
School District: RSU 07/MSAD 07
Full Tax Amount $: 8988
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1750000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 7
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: 4
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Furniture: Furnished
Color: white
Year Built: 1780
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1681
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 784
SqFt Finished Total: 2465
SqFt Source: Appraiser
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 45
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 675
Source of Road Frontage: Deed
Road Front Other Source: Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2026-03-09
Closed Date: 2026-05-08
Closed Price: 1695000

Water Info

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 50
Water Frontage Owned: 50
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Bartlett Harbor

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: dsj62648@gmail.com

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Full Bath: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: First

Den Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Great Room

Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: Basement

Great Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: Basement

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Room Features

Full Bath: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Farm; Open; Pasture/Field; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Gravel; Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Harbor Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront; ROW to Water View: Fields Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Colonial; Farmhouse Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Driveway: Gravel Parking: On Site Vehicle Storage: Detached Other Structures: Barn(s); Outbuilding Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Den	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 3	Second
Kitchen	Basement
Great Room	Basement
Laundry	First
Living Room	First

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Listing Office: Davidson Realty

Selling Office: Davidson Realty

Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026

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