4 Highlands (Northeast Hrbr) Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$4,400,000

Primary Bath with walk in Shower and Tub

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,609 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 283,140 Status: Active

Current Price: $4,400,000 List Date: 8/05/2025 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

Description

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 wel ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1632786

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 4
Street Name: Highlands (Northeast Hrbr)
Street Type: Lane
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04662
Leased Land: No
Book: 7252
Page: 855
Map: 003
Block: 046
Lot: 002
Zoning: R2
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
School District: Mount Desert Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $: 18670
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4400000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Other
Other Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Release
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1985
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3609
SqFt Finished Total: 3609
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 6.5
Source of Acreage: Survey
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 382.2
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Northeast Harbor

Levels

Multi-Level: Yes

More Information

Site

Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Harbor: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes

Roof

Fiberglass: Yes
Pitched: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Other: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes

Electric

Underground: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Island: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Dead End; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way Water Body Type: Bay; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Style: Cottage Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete Roof: Fiberglass; Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Other; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Underground Gas: No Gas Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Kitchen	First
Other Room	First

Documents

4 Highlands Disclosures Combined ›

4 Highlands Lead Paint Combined ›

4 Highlands Deed ›

4 Highlands Tax Maps ›

4 Highlands FIRMETTE ›

4 Highlands Survey ›

IDX

Listing Office: The Knowles Company

Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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