5 Chestnut ST, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
5 Chestnut ST, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
5 Chestnut ST, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
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Listed by Kristine Davidson Davidson Realty
$729,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,900 sqft

Price per Sqft $383

MLS Listing ID 1670675

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1790

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.700 Acres

Acres 0.7

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Maine Listings

Land Area 1900

Property Description

Built by Reuben Carver c.1790 and sold only a few years later to David Vinal, a member of one of Vinalhaven's founding families, this beautifully preserved center-chimney Cape offers a rare opportunity to own an important piece of the island's early history. Thoughtfully expanded around 1800, the home has been meticulously maintained by the current owners while preserving the warmth, craftsmanship, and character that define Maine's earliest homes.
Inside, original architectural details remain remarkably intact, including fireplaces in both the living and dining rooms, original mantels and moldings, and wood floors. Modern improvements have been carefully integrated to provide year-round comfort, including thermo pane windows, a forced hot air heating system, updated electrical, and spray-foam insulation around the basement perimeter for improved energy efficiency.
The home includes a flexible floor plan well suited for today's lifestyle, with a first-floor bedroom, two beautifully renovated bathrooms, a welcoming eat-in kitchen with a charming walk-in pantry and small wood stove, two second-floor bedrooms in the north wing, and two seasonal guest bedrooms within the original Cape.
Equally remarkable is the property's expansive village lot--an uncommon size that provides privacy and room to enjoy established perennial gardens, mature landscaping, and generous open lawn. The grounds offer abundant space for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing in a peaceful setting just moments from village amenities.
Complementing the home is an impressive collection of outbuildings, including a substantial barn with an attached open woodshed, a classic 1½-story storage shed currently used as a studio, and an additional one-story shed, providing abundant space for hobbies, workshops, gardening equipment, and storage.
The historic Vinal Homestead offers a rare blend of early New England architecture, modern comfort, impeccable care, and one of the most generous in-town lots

Location

State ME

County Knox

Zoning RM1

Direction From the village center travel west and take a left on Chestnut Street. Walk through the white gate by the library. If driving, travel along Carver's Street and take a left on Lloyd's Lane. House is at the end of Lloyd's Lane.

Body of Water Carver's Pond

Rooms

Other Rooms Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)

Basement Doghouse, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower

Heating Oil, Wood, Forced Air, Other, Wood Stove

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Equipment Internet Access Available

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Main Level, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Parking Features Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced

Waterfront Description Nearby

View Scenic

Roof Type Fiberglass,Shingle

Porch Deck, Patio

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped

Foundation Block, Stone, Granite

Water Public

Architectural Style Cape Cod, New Englander

Schools

School District Rsu 08/Msad 08

Others

Tax ID VINA-000023-000000-000024


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