173 Wilson Street, Brewer, ME 04412 ⋆

173 Wilson Street, Brewer, ME 04412

$299,900

1st Floor Family Room with original barn beams and French doors to the back yard

Second floor Landing with custom built-ins

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,433 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed

Current Price: $299,900 List Date: 11/01/2025 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Step back in time in this historic Brewer residence, once home to renowned author and folklorist Fanny Hardy Eckstorm. Built in 1840, this four-bedroom, 1.5-bath home beautifully blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort. From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by the home's original details — built-in cabinetry, warm wooden floors, brick hearths, and custom millwork. Oversized windows bathe each room in natural light, highlighting both the formal living areas and the inviting family spaces. One of the home's most stunning features is the charming addition, finished with exposed beams and designed for effortless entertaining — the perfect gathering space for family and friends. Step outside to enjoy your own private backyard oasis, fully fenced for peace and privacy. Mature trees and lush landscaping create a tranquil retreat right in the heart of Brewer. Located just blocks from the scenic riverwalks of Brewer and Bangor, riverfront dining, downtown shops, and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1642514

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 173
Street Name: Wilson
Street Type: Street
County: Penobscot
Town: Brewer
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04412
Zip +4: 2027
Leased Land: No
Book: 16972
Page: 185
Map: 29
Lot: 103
Zoning: Res
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 4777
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 299900

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed: All
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Color: White
Year Built: 1840
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2433
SqFt Finished Total: 2433
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.13
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 41.2
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-11-25
Closed Date: 2025-12-29
Closed Price: 299900

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: mplummer@mapappraisals.net

Site

Level: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Location

Intown: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes
Public Transport Access: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Foundation Materials

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Granite: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Other: Yes
Radiator: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Gas Natural: Yes
Pellets: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

New Englander: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Gas

Natural - At Street: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Fence: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Property Features

Site: Level; Sidewalks Location: Intown; Near Shopping Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Public Transport Access Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar; Granite Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Other; Radiator; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Natural; Pellets Water Heater: Gas Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Natural - At Street Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Family Room	First
Mud Room	First
Laundry	First
Bonus Room	Second

Documents

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Listing Office: ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

IDX

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

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173 Wilson Street, Brewer, ME 04412 (MLS# 1642514)