49 Harborside Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$5,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,829 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,650,000 List Date: 8/29/2023 Last Modified: 1/16/2025

Overview

Description

Cottage Vernacular Style in Northeast Harbor: This Shingle-style cottage showcases the period style of the early rusticators and embraces the future with its fine craftsmanship and element. Designed by Fred L. Savage, a local talent, who in the late 1800s studied architecture under the firm of Peabody and Stearns, returned to become one of the most influential architects in the area. ''Harborside'' was originally designed as part of the Harborside community. In its original concept Harborside was comprised of seven waterfront homes with a communal dining area. Harborside has been extensively updated by the architectural firm Kroger Woods Associates, bringing into play the original details with countless new amenities in craftsmanship of old. With the harbor and outer island vistas, this 5-bedroom home offers both in-town Northeast Harbor, and four season living on a spectacularly sited shorefront lot. Residence: The gambrel gable entrance, which is signature Savage style, opens to th ...

Listing Details MLS# 1570316

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
49
Street Name
Harborside
Street Type
Drive
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04662
Leased Land
No
Book
4871
Page
0114
Map
26
Lot
034
Zoning
sr1
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
44971
Tax Year
23

Contract Information

Original List Price
5500000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
# Rooms
11
# Bedrooms
5
# Fireplaces
3
Total Full Baths
5
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
6
Color
natural
Year Built
1890
SqFt Finished Above Grade
5200
SqFt Finished Total
5200
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.57
Source of Acreage
Survey
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
100
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2023-08-31
Closed Date
2023-11-01
Closed Price
5650000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
114
Water Frontage Owned
114
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
No

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Upper

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Basement

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
Basement

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Basement

Family Room Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
Basement

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
Coffered Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Closet
Yes
Coffered Ceiling
Yes
Double Vanities
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Room Features

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Closet
Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Other Site; Rolling/Sloping; Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed; Survey Water Body Type: Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Boat Slip; Deeded; Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Property Condition: New Construction Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block; Marble Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Partial; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Other; Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Other; Shingle; Wood Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Hot Water; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System; Other Water Heater Cooling: Other Floors: Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: Bathtub; Fire System; Other; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site; Underground Gas: Other Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Upper
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Basement
Dining Room First
Family Room Basement
Kitchen First
Library First
Living Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Den Basement
Laundry Basement
IDX
Listing Office: The Knowles Company
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 16 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322

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