30 Neighborhood Road, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$5,500,000

Virtual Tour

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Cove End front of main house and wing from Neighborhood Road

Cove End waterside as seen from South Shore Road

Views of Gilpatrick Cove from terrace at Cove End

Waterside and terrace of Cove End main house as seen from lawn

Pool and gazebo in private setting at Cove End

Front entry with antique blown glass transom over front door

French doors lead from hallway out to terrace and water views

First floor hallways lead to terrace, library, first floor bedroom and sunken living room

First floor Hallway leading to Library and front Foyer

Library window looking out over the lawn to the Cove

Sunken Living Room with fireplace and built ins at one end

Sunken Living Room French doors to lawn and views

First floor bedroom with private bathroom

Spacious Dining Room with fireplace and water views

Butlers Pantry between Dining Room and Kitchen

Spacious Kitchen with gas stove and pantry closet

Spacious Kitchen connects the main house with the wing

View of end Bedrooms in former staff quarters

Large second floor Bedroom with water views

Second floor bedroom in front of the house

Primary Bedroom with water views and private bath

Large second floor Bedroom with private bath

View of Cove End property from Gilpatrick Cove

Front view of Cove End main house and wing from Neighborhood Road

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 10 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 6,857 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 143,748 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,500,000 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 7/23/2026

Overview

Description

Set in the heart of the Village of Northeast Harbor, Cove End is a distinguished waterfront estate that embodies the grace and tradition of Maine's storied summer colonies. Designed in 1931 by the renowned architectural firm of Little & Russell for Barton Eddison and cherished for five decades as the home of Brooke Astor, the property represents a rare opportunity to steward an important piece of Northeast Harbor history. Occupying 3.3 private acres with 469 feet of frontage on Gilpatrick Cove, the estate enjoys sweeping water views across an expansive lawn. A large granite terrace provides an elegant setting for outdoor entertaining, while a secluded garden and heated swimming pool create a private retreat for family and guests. Designed for effortless Maine summer living, the residence features grand yet inviting spaces, including a dramatic sunken living room, library, and formal dining room, each centered around its own fireplace. Ten bedrooms offer exceptional accommodations for g ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1667836

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 30
Street Name: Neighborhood Road, Northeast
Street Type: Harbor
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04662
Leased Land: No
Book: 7394
Page: 694
Map: 23
Lot: 22-001
Zoning: SR1
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 20998
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 5700000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
# Rooms: 16
# Bedrooms: 10
# Fireplaces: 5
Total Full Baths: 6
Total Half Baths: 3
Total Baths: 9
Furniture: Partially
Color: White
Year Built: 1931
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 6857
SqFt Finished Total: 6857
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 3.3
Source of Acreage: Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2026-06-17
Closed Date: 2026-07-23
Closed Price: 5500000

Water Info

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 469
Water Frontage Owned: 469
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Gilpatrick Cove

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 5

Full Bath: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: First

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7: Yes
Bedroom 7 Level: Second

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8: Yes
Bedroom 8 Level: Second

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 9: Yes
Bedroom 9 Level: Second

Bedroom 10

Bedroom 10: Yes
Bedroom 10 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Sunken/Raised: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: Second

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Sunken/Raised: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Cove Recreational Water: Nearby; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Farmhouse Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete Roof: Composition Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Hot Water; Other; Radiator Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Composition; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Elevator Passenger; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Pool-In Ground; Security System; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Patio Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	First
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Bedroom 6	First
Bedroom 7	Second
Bedroom 8	Second
Bedroom 9	Second
Bedroom 10	Second
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Library	First
Other Room	Second
Laundry	First

Documents

Original Drawings ›

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Brooke Astor Architectural Digest Articl ›

Arsenic Wood ›

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026

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