45 Harborside Rd Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662 ⋆

45 Harborside Rd Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$6,350,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,570 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,719 Status: Pending

Current Price: $6,350,000 List Date: 8/03/2026 Last Modified: 8/19/2026

Overview

Description

Circa 1890, this distinguished Shingle Style summer cottage, designed by renowned Gilded Age architect Fred L. Savage, Sweetbriar is one of the original Harborside Cottages that define the architectural heritage of Northeast Harbor. Beautifully preserved, the residence retains its original craftsmanship and timeless elegance while offering spectacular harbor views and exceptional waterfront amenities. The gracious 14-room home features 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and 5 fireplaces. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, abundant natural light, and beautifully preserved architectural details create an atmosphere reminiscent of the grand Maine summer estates of a bygone era. Upon entering through the covered front portico, your eye is immediately drawn through the sun-filled rooms to the sparkling waters of Northeast Harbor and Bear Island beyond. An expansive covered porch overlooks sweeping lawns, mature gardens, and the harbor, providing the perfect setting for entert ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1674614

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 45
Street Name: Harborside Rd Northeast Harbor
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04662
Leased Land: No
Book: 5087
Page: 0321
Map: 26
Block: 36
Lot: 2
Zoning: SR1
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 32575
Tax Year: 2026
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 6350000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
# Rooms: 14
# Bedrooms: 7
# Fireplaces: 5
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 6
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Grey
Year Built: 1890
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4576
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 994
SqFt Finished Total: 5570
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.82
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 128
Source of Road Frontage: Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2026-08-12

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 126
Water Frontage Owned: 126
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Northeast Harbor
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Site

Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes

Recreational Water

Boat Mooring: Yes
Dock: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Finished: Yes
Partial: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Heat System

No Heat System: Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

No Heat Fuel: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Style

Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 5

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 6

Closet: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7: Yes
Bedroom 7 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 7

Closet: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Fire System: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes
Security System: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: Basement

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: Basement

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: First

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: Basement

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Harbor Recreational Water: Boat Mooring; Dock; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Partial; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite Roof: Composition Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: No Heat System Heat Fuel: No Heat Fuel Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Fire System; Irrigation System; Security System Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public; Seasonal

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	First
Bedroom 5	Third
Bedroom 6	Third
Bedroom 7	Third
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	Basement
Laundry	Basement
Library	First
Living Room	First
Other Room	First
Other Room 2	Basement

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 19 - 2026

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45 Harborside Rd Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04662 (MLS# 1674614)