Circa 1890, this distinguished Shingle Style summer cottage, designed by renowned Gilded Age architect Fred L. Savage, Sweetbriar is one of the original Harborside Cottages that define the architectural heritage of Northeast Harbor. Beautifully preserved, the residence retains its original craftsmanship and timeless elegance while offering spectacular harbor views and exceptional waterfront amenities.
The gracious 14-room home features 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and 5 fireplaces. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, abundant natural light, and beautifully preserved architectural details create an atmosphere reminiscent of the grand Maine summer estates of a bygone era. Upon entering through the covered front portico, your eye is immediately drawn through the sun-filled rooms to the sparkling waters of Northeast Harbor and Bear Island beyond.
An expansive covered porch overlooks sweeping lawns, mature gardens, and the harbor, providing the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet afternoons enjoying the sea breeze. Set well back from the road for privacy, the estate includes ample parking, a two-car garage with former chauffeur's quarters, and beautifully landscaped grounds with flowering gardens and gently sloping lawns.
A lighted pathway meanders from the house to a private deep-water dock equipped with power, water, and lighting, offering exceptional access for boating and enjoying life on the harbor.
Rich in history and offering the rare combination of architectural significance, privacy, and deep-water frontage, this exceptional property is offered completely furnished, excluding art and Dan Falt sculptures, and is ready to continue its legacy as one of Northeast Harbor's most treasured summer homes.
Active
$6,350,000
45 Harborside Rd Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662
7beds
5,570sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.82 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,140/sqft
$-- HOA
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Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1674614
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Closet, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Third
Bedroom 6
- Features: Closet
- Level: Third
Other
- Features: Closet
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,570
- Total interior livable area: 5,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,576
- Finished area below ground: 994
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Northeast Harbor
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 126,Waterfrontage Owned: 126
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Features: Irrigation System, Historic District, City Lot, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Zoning: SR1
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Seasonal
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire System, Security System
Location
- Region: Mount Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,140/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $32,575
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,350,000$1,140/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 04660
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mt Desert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
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