12 High Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578
$1,150,000


































































































Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
5,040
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
34,412
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,150,000
List Date:
9/26/2025
Last Modified:
9/30/2025
Description
Welcome to the Moses Carlton House, a grand historic treasure in the heart of Wiscasset. Step into history with one of Wiscasset's most distinguished historic residences. Built in the early 19th century, this stately Federal-style home offers timeless elegance and classic New England charm, perfectly situated in Maine's prettiest village. Rich in architectural detail, the home showcases high ceilings, wide pine floors, intricate moldings, and multiple fireplaces that speak to its storied past. Graciously scaled rooms, including formal living and dining spaces, a library, and spacious bedrooms, offer both comfort and grandeur. Thoughtful updates blend with the historic character, offering modern conveniences while preserving the home's original integrity. The property features lovely landscaped grounds with stone walls, perennial gardens and a private backyard retreat, ideal for entertaining or peaceful reflection. Just a short stroll from Wiscasset's shops, restaurants, galleries, and waterfront, the location provides small-town charm with walkable amenities. In addition to the main residence, a full apartment above the garage and an attached two-bedroom carriage house offer two separate rental units, making this property an excellent opportunity for supplemental income. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a historic second home, or a property with potential rental income, the Moses Carlton House is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Maine history. Schedule your private showing today and experience the grace and craftsmanship of this remarkable home.
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More Information MLS# 1631783
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 4806
Leased Land: No
Page: 122
Map: UO1
Lot: 161
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
School District: Wiscasset Public Schools
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Street #: 12
Street Name: High
Street Type: Street
County: Lincoln
Town: Wiscasset
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04578
Zip +4: 4118
Zoning: Village
Full Tax Amount $: 9191
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 44.003238
Geo Lon: -69.669176
Property Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.79
# Rooms: 15
Total Baths: 6
Total Half Baths: 1
Color: yellow / white
Road Frontage: Yes
# Fireplaces: 6
Road Frontage +/-: 90
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 5040
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Public Records
Furniture: Unfurnished
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
# Bedrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 5
Year Built: 1804
SqFt Finished Total: 5040
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Site
Sidewalks: 1
Well Landscaped: 1
Location
Historic District: 1
Intown: 1
Near Shopping: 1
Neighborhood: 1
Roads
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Transportation
Deep Water Access: 1
Major Road Access: 1
Near Airport: 1
Rail Available: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: No
Water View: No
Island: No
Recreational Water
Nearby: 1
Public: 1
Construction
Other: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Structure Type
Post & Beam: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Unfinished: 1
View
Scenic: 1
Foundation Materials
Granite: 1
Poured Concrete: 1
Slab: 1
Stone: 1
Exterior
Clapboard: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Membrane: 1
Metal: 1
Heat System
Forced Air: 1
Hot Water: 1
Zoned: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Heat Fuel
Oil: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
5 - 10 Spaces: 1
Style
Federal: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Utilities
Utilities On: No
Gas
No Gas: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 17.6
Bedroom 2 Width: 15.4
Water
Public: 1
Bedroom Amenities 2
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 16.7
Bedroom 3 Width: 23.7
Bedroom Amenities 3
Full Bath: 1
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Length: 13
Bedroom 4 Width: 16.3
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: First
Driveway
Paved: 1
Basement Entry
Interior: 1
Water Heater
Off Heating System: 1
Amenities
In-Law Apartment: 1
Laundry - 1st Floor: 1
Laundry - 2nd Floor: 1
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch-Screened: 1
Equipment
Cable: 1
Internet Access Available: 1
Den
Den: 1
Den Length: 16.11
Den Level: Second
Den Width: 13.11
Den Amenities
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Vehicle Storage
2 Car: 1
Direct Entry to Living: 1
Attached: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 16.11
Dining Room Width: 12.4
Dining Room Amenities
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Family Room
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: Second
Family Room Length: 18.7
Family Room Width: 28
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 17.6
Kitchen Width: 18.1
Kitchen Amenities
Breakfast Nook: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Library
Library: 1
Library Level: First
Library Length: 21.2
Library Width: 14.1
Library Amenities
Built-Ins: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 17.2
Living Room Width: 23.5
Living Room Amenities
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Length: 17.2
Primary Bedroom Width: 23.4
Primary Bedroom Amenities
Closet: 1
Full Bath: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Other Room 1
Other Room 1: 1
Other Room 1 Level: First
Other Room 1 Length: 11.6
Other Room 1 Width: 10.1
Room Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Closet: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Full Bath: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Contract Information
Status: Active
Original List Price: 1150000
List Price: $1,150,000
Current Price: $1,150,000
Property Features
Site: Sidewalks; Well Landscaped
Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Shopping; Neighborhood
Roads: Paved; Public
Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport; Rail Available
Recreational Water: Nearby; Public
View: Scenic
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Style: Federal
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Construction: Other; Wood Frame
Basement: Full; Unfinished
Basement Entry: Interior
Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete; Slab; Stone
Roof: Composition; Membrane; Metal
Exterior: Clapboard
Heat System: Forced Air; Hot Water; Zoned
Heat Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Cooling: None
Floors: Tile; Wood
Amenities: In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Patio and Porch Features: Porch-Screened
Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available
Driveway: Paved
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Direct Entry to Living
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 17.20
Width: 23.50
Level: First
Library
Length: 21.20
Width: 14.10
Level: First
Kitchen
Length: 17.60
Width: 18.10
Level: First
Other Room
Length: 11.60
Width: 10.10
Level: First
Dining Room
Length: 16.11
Width: 12.40
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.20
Width: 23.40
Level: Second
Den
Length: 16.11
Width: 13.11
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Length: 17.60
Width: 15.40
Level: Second
Family Room
Length: 18.70
Width: 28.00
Level: Second
Kitchen
Length: 11.10
Width: 8.10
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Length: 16.70
Width: 23.70
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Length: 13.00
Width: 16.30
Level: Second
Bedroom 5
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Documents
Listing Office: Tim Dunham Realty
Last Updated: September - 30 - 2025

Broker Attribution:
207-882-5020
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