A prominent Castine home with a rich history. Built in 1819 for Joseph Bryant, a merchant and ship owner who dealt in real estate and the
West Indian trade. The house was sold in 1836 to another local ship owner, Hezekiah Williams,
who also served in the Twenty-Ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (1845-1849; Williams was the
second of two Castine residents to be elected to the U.S. Congress).
The house has been extensively updated in the new millennium and is now a comfortable home
with modern conveniences and classic details. On the main floor are two traditional parlors and
a dining room in the front of the house, and an open chef's kitchen, eating area and family room
in the back. Two powder rooms, laundry, library and mudroom complete the first floor. Front and
back staircases lead to the second floor, where there are four bedrooms, an office and three full
baths. Two additional large bedrooms are on the third floor. A two-story attached barn could be
used for vehicle storage.
Trees frame the front entrance, which features an original leaded glass fan surrounding the
door. A crushed stone parking area, perennial flower beds and shrubs complete the front of the
property, and there is a private yard with mature plantings and a brick patio behind the house.
This is a wonderful opportunity to own a large, updated Adams-style Federal home in the heart
of Castine village.
Active under contract
$1,100,000
56 Court Street, Castine, ME 04421
6beds
4,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1819
0.54 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick patioTraditional parlorsPerennial flower bedsClassic detailsFour bedroomsFamily roomCrushed stone parking area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm
Listed by:
De Raat Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1625360

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Library
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Pellet Stove, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Interior,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Corner Lot, Historic District, City Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: CASTM21L020
- Zoning: Village I
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1819
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Castine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $623,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,809
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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