Ebenezer Lord settled in Berwick before 1750, building his new house in 1796, now one of the oldest homes in town and a rare opportunity for the antique home enthusiast who values original craftsmanship over modern trends. This remarkable piece of Maine history has over 2,500 square feet and is filled with sunlight, character, and countless original details that have survived centuries.
Inside, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The first floor features a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and a full bathroom, along with two additional rooms that lend flexible use as bedrooms, office space, or studio rooms. Fireplaces are found throughout the home, including one with a wood stove, all framed with unique mantels and full of personality. The wood floors, windows, paneling, doors, and trim appear largely original, and even the front staircase curves in that charming, centuries-old way you can't recreate.
The kitchen has been modestly updated with white cabinetry and a tile backsplash. The layout also allows for first-floor living, a rare feature in antique homes.
One of the property's most impressive features is the two and a half-story barn, which was carefully preserved and reconstructed using both salvaged and new timbers. It was built to commercial floor load standards, and includes an insulated metal roof. The structure is prepped for town water and sewer. A ME DOT driveway permit is in place, and a second-floor beam overhang allows wiring to be boxed in. Full CAD drawings are available for review. Whether your vision includes a studio, retail space, workshop, or something more, the barn is ready to become something extraordinary—with infrastructure and vision already in place.
This property is ideal for someone who sees themselves not just as a homeowner, but as a steward of local history, preserving and elevating a legacy that has stood for more than two centuries.
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Active
$610,000
53 Saw Mill Hill, Berwick, ME 03901
4beds
2,519sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1796
1.18 Acres Lot
$601,600 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Filled with sunlightFirst-floor livingCommercial floor load standardsOldest homes in townInsulated metal roofThree bedroomsWood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 13, 2025 at 11:42am
Listed by:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1628631

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, One-Floor Living, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,519
- Total interior livable area: 2,519 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,519
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, Detached
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open Lot, City Lot, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
- Parcel number: BERWMU001B19
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1796
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Berwick
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,145
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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