5 Chestnut Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Vinalhaven
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
5 Chestnut Street,Vinalhaven, ME 04863
$729,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,900 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Office: davidson realty
MLS#:1670675
Source:ME_MREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$729,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$383.68

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1790
  • Listing ID #:1670675
  • Updated:July 08, 2026 at 01:14 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Flooring:Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub, Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Gas Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:1st Floor Bedroom
  • Basement Description:Doghouse, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:1,900 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Heating, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Year built:1790
  • Building area:1,900 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.7 Acres
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Level, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Open Lot
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod, New Englander
  • Construction Materials:Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Description:Block, Granite, Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$729,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$383.68
  • Tax amount:$3,239 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Main Level, Washer Hookup

Parking

  • Parking description:1 - 4 Spaces, Detached, Gravel
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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