5 Chestnut St Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Estimated payment $4,207/month
Highlights
- Water Views
- Property is near a beach
- Deck
- Barn
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Burning Stove
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 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 11⁄2-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
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,239
Year Built
- Built in 1790
Lot Details
- 30,492 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is zoned RM1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- New Englander Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Fiberglass Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 1,900 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Double Pane Windows
- Gas Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer Hookup
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Partial Basement
- Doghouse Basement Entry
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a beach
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Outbuilding
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Septic Tank
- Private Sewer
- Internet Available
Additional Features
- Property is near shops
- Barn
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 24
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,239 | $241,700 | $40,800 | $200,900 |
| 2024 | $3,118 | $241,700 | $40,800 | $200,900 |
| 2023 | $2,973 | $241,700 | $40,800 | $200,900 |
| 2022 | $2,830 | $241,700 | $40,800 | $200,900 |
| 2021 | $3,152 | $229,600 | $33,700 | $195,900 |
| 2020 | $2,975 | $218,300 | $24,100 | $194,200 |
| 2019 | $2,810 | $218,300 | $24,100 | $194,200 |
| 2018 | $2,679 | $218,300 | $24,100 | $194,200 |
| 2017 | $2,491 | $218,300 | $24,100 | $194,200 |
| 2016 | $2,480 | $219,100 | $24,100 | $195,000 |
| 2015 | $2,226 | $219,100 | $24,100 | $195,000 |
| 2014 | $2,180 | $219,100 | $24,100 | $195,000 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 07/07/26 | For Sale | $729,000 | -2.7% | $384 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2026 05/06/26 | Price Changed | $749,000 | 0.0% | $394 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2026 05/06/26 | For Sale | $749,000 | -3.4% | $394 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | Off Market | $775,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | For Sale | $775,000 | -- | $408 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1670675
APN: VINA-000023-000000-000024
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