53 Whitney Farm Road

Closed 4/30/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,300,000

4 beds4 baths4,562 sqft

53 Whitney Farm Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660

Single FamilyProperty Type

37.7 acresLot Size

1999Year Built

$285/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Privacy in a pastoral setting, yet close to the village center, Oak Hill Farm has so much to offer - a elegant custom-built house on 37+ acres with solid copper roof, hardwood floors, 2-story granite fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, stone patio, 3-car garage, four paddocks, a post and beam four-stall horse barn, and so many custom features.Privacy in a pastoral setting, yet close to the village center, Oak Hill Farm has so much to offer - a elegant custom-built house on 37+ acres with solid copper roof, hardwood floors, 2-story granite fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, stone patio, 3-car garage, four paddocks, a post and beam four-stall horse barn, and so many custom features.

Listing closed: 04/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1314948

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$875,000

Avg days on market

131

Sale-to-list ratio

91.1%

1/35

$875,000

Sold 11/14/24

4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,981
Square Feet: 2.19
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$5,830,500

Sold 10/09/25

4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5,414
Square Feet: 5
Acres

19 Vista Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/41

$817,000

Sold 09/08/26

4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,816
Square Feet: 2.84
Acres

12 Pretty Marsh Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/83

$875,000

Sold 07/10/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,619
Square Feet: 2.06
Acres

29 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/50

$860,000

Sold 04/28/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,428
Square Feet: 3
Acres

128 Oak Hill Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/65

$891,000

Sold 12/08/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,796
Square Feet: 0.96
Acres

1105 Main Street, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/32

$915,000

Sold 09/11/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,773
Square Feet: 1.27
Acres

2 Pine Ledge Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/49

$820,000

Sold 06/20/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,261
Square Feet: 3
Acres

21 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660

1/51

$1,385,000

Sold 07/24/26

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,217
Square Feet: 6.06
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Property Information for 53 Whitney Farm Road

Property Details

Taxes: $14,964 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hancock County
Architectural Style: Other
Style: Other
View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RW3/SR3

Building Information

Year Built: 1999
Lot Size: 37.70 AC / 1,642,212 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach, Rural

Page: 11
Zoning Overlay: No
Directions: Route 102 to Somesville; take Oak Hill Road to Whitney Farm Road; look for sign at 53 Whitney Farm Road.
Latitude: 44.362768
Longitude: -$68.36
Transportation: Deep Water Access, Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 112-005

Tax Book Number: 4156
Tax Map Number: 10
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $14,964.00

Parking

Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 21+ Spaces, Gravel
Parking: 21+ Spaces

Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3.0
Has Garage: Yes

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ya3NM9AaV6S

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Farm, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Public Beach, Rural, Near Public Transit, Irrigation System
Lot Size Acres: 37.7

Lot Size Area: 37.7
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 1642212.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
Roads: Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Road Frontage: false
Site: Farm, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 4562.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 4562.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Surveyed: Yes
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1999

Building Features

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete

Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Color: Brown

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $328.58

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Animal Containment System
Exterior: Shingle Siding

Roof: Other
Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Animal Containment System, Bathtub, Hot Tub, Irrigation System, Laundry - 1st Floor, Other Amenities, Pantry, Security System, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop

Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Other Appliances: Central Vac
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedrooms Total: 4
Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum
Fireplaces Total: 1
Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
# Full Baths Level 2: 2
# Half Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 10
Has Spa: Yes
Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Interior
Has Fireplace: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
Cooling: Other
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Zoned, Radiator, Radiant, Baseboard
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom Amenities: Built-Ins, Closet, Double Vanities, Full Bath, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Vaulted Ceiling

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet, Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3: Built-Ins, Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling

Great Room

Great Room: Great Room
Great Room Level: First

Great Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Pantry
Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block, Granite, Other

Laundry

Laundry Room: Laundry
Laundry Room Level: First

Laundry Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

Library

Library: Library
Library Level: First

Library Amenities: Built-Ins

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Burning Fireplace, Informal

Mud Room

Mud Room: Mud Room
Mud Room Level: First

Office Room

Office: Office
Office Level: First

Office Amenities: Built-Ins

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 53 Whitney Farm Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 30, 2019	Sold Maine Listings #1314948	$1,300,000	—
Jan 14, 2019	Pending Maine Listings #1314948		—
Jun 30, 2017	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1314948	$1,499,000	—
Nov 16, 2016	Expired Maine Listings #1227377	$1,750,000	—
Jul 1, 2015	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1227377	$1,750,000	—
Jun 30, 2015	Expired Maine Listings #1018566	$1,770,000	—
Jun 7, 2011	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1018566	$2,150,000	—
Apr 15, 2011	Expired Maine Listings #953309	$2,200,000	—
Oct 13, 2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #953309	$2,500,000	—
Oct 12, 2009	Expired Maine Listings #950643	$2,500,000	—
Oct 1, 2009	Expired Maine Listings #926467	$2,500,000	—
Sep 18, 2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #950643	$2,500,000	—
Mar 31, 2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #926467	$2,500,000	—
Jan 15, 2009	Expired Maine Listings #829479	$2,400,000	—
Jan 15, 2007	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #829479	$2,750,000	—
Mar 23, 2005	Sold Maine Listings #655869	$2,000,000	—
Feb 18, 2005	Pending Maine Listings #655869		—
Feb 18, 2005	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #655869		—
Oct 9, 2003	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #655869	$3,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/30/2019	Sold Maine Listings #1314948	$1,300,000
01/14/2019	Pending Maine Listings #1314948	—
06/30/2017	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1314948	$1,499,000
11/16/2016	Expired Maine Listings #1227377	$1,750,000
07/01/2015	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1227377	$1,750,000
06/30/2015	Expired Maine Listings #1018566	$1,770,000
06/07/2011	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1018566	$2,150,000
04/15/2011	Expired Maine Listings #953309	$2,200,000
10/13/2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #953309	$2,500,000
10/12/2009	Expired Maine Listings #950643	$2,500,000
10/01/2009	Expired Maine Listings #926467	$2,500,000
09/18/2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #950643	$2,500,000
03/31/2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #926467	$2,500,000
01/15/2009	Expired Maine Listings #829479	$2,400,000
01/15/2007	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #829479	$2,750,000
03/23/2005	Sold Maine Listings #655869	$2,000,000
02/18/2005	Pending Maine Listings #655869	—
02/18/2005	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #655869	—
10/09/2003	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #655869	$3,250,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 53 Whitney Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$461,700Additions$1,933,800Total$2,395,500

Tax Record2025$18,948 ($1,579 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,370 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,174 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,642,212 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningRW3CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:010 L:112-005

Schools near 53 Whitney Farm Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Mt Desert Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	6.0 mi
8/10	Mt Desert Island High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Mt Desert Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	6.0 mi
8/10	Mt Desert Island High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	$1,300,000	4	4	4,562	1,642,212
66 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	2	2.5	2,243	165,528
72 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	3	4	2,080	108,029
19 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	3	2	1,978	270,943
14 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	3	3.5	2,868	420,354
15 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	4	2	2,313	248,292
84 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	4	3	2,560	87,991
71 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	4	3.5	3,237	550,163
48 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	2	1	720	122,404
85 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	3	1.5	2,682	130,680
83 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	3	3	2,240	133,294
60 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	4	3	2,992	107,158
10 Moss Way Mount, Mount Desert, ME 04660	$449,525	2	2	1,496	139,392
81 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	$925,000	3	4	5,214	263,538
5 Fernald Way Mount, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	2	1	896	196,020
51 Whitney Farm Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660	–	4	4.5	2,989	90,605

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