This extraordinary 97-acre property on North Haven Island is a rare blend of natural wonder and cultivated beauty. At its center is an 1828 saltwater farmhouse, lovingly preserved by generations to maintain historic character while offering modern comfort and convenience. The entire acreage is an arboretum, with hundreds of tree and shrub varieties, chosen for visual appeal, fruit, and seasonal bloom. Cleared fields transition into shaded glades and old-growth hardwood forest, with gently sloping terrain throughout. Along the shorefront, several ideal building sites overlook a protected cove with a 400-foot pebble-and-sand beach (at low tide), perfect for swimming and boating. A nature-formed, spring-fed ''infinity pond'' sits dramatically at the ocean's edge — 1/10th mile long and swimmable. The views are nothing short of spectacular: Penobscot Bay's islands and the Camden Hills form a sweeping, ever-changing backdrop. The land is ideal for a private retreat or family compound, with ample room for additional structures that feel remote yet remain connected. Amenities abound: a large, modern two-story barn (originally designed as a second home); a two-car garage and tool house; a six-bay outbuilding for vehicles, boats, hay, or equipment; three freshwater ponds for swimming, canoeing, or rafting; and several miles of groomed trails. There's a wisteria-draped arbor for quiet contemplation, a large pasture for livestock or horses, deer-proof vegetable gardens, a grape arbor, and an enclosed orchard of peaches, apricots, cherries, plus an historic pear and apple orchard beside the house. A family cemetery, carefully documented and dating to 1817, adds a further layer of meaning and history. Though meticulously tended, the property feels wild, peaceful, and alive — a truly magical place where the natural and nurtured coexist in rare harmony.
Active
$5,250,000
651 North Shore Road, North Haven, ME 04853
4beds
2,050sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1828
97 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,561/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern comfort and convenienceProtected coveShaded gladesCleared fieldsOld-growth hardwood forestSaltwater farmhouse
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 15, 2025 at 06:49am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1622683

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Heat Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Body of water: Penobscot Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 461,Waterfrontage Owned: 461
Lot
- Size: 97 Acres
- Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open Lot, Farm, Level, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
- Zoning: Rural, Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1828
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: North Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,561/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $27,742
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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