126 E Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974 (MLS# 1666904)
126 E Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974
$2,199,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
9
Baths:
8
Square Footage:
5,930
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
186,001
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,199,000
List Date:
6/12/2026
Last Modified:
7/20/2026
Overview
Description
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Historic Elegance Meets Coastal Maine Living. Welcome to the Frederick Hall House, an exceptional c.1850 estate in Searsport's renowned East Main Street Historic District. Built by prominent local merchant and builder Frederick Hall, the residence was constructed on land that was originally part of the expansive David Nickels homestead before later becoming part of the celebrated Nickels family's estate during Searsport's Golden Age of Sail.
Set on approximately 4.27 acres, this stately residence offers over 6,000 square feet of living space with remarkable period craftsmanship, soaring ceilings, grand rooms, elegant millwork, multiple fireplaces, and architectural details that reflect one of Maine's most prosperous maritime eras. The property presents outstanding opportunities as a distinguished private residence, seasonal retreat, boutique hospitality venture, event venue, or multi-generational estate, subject to local approvals.
Located just moments from Penobscot Bay, the home is surrounded by the rich history of 'Captain's Row' and is within easy reach of the Penobscot Marine Museum, Moose Point State Park, the village waterfront, antique shops, local restaurants, and Belfast's harbor, shopping, and dining just minutes away.
Steeped in maritime history yet offering exceptional flexibility for today's owner, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Searsport's landmark properties where architectural significance, historic provenance, and modern potential come together in one extraordinary offering.
Listing Details MLS# 1666904
Property Sub-Type
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
Location Information
- Street #
- 126
- Pre Direction
- E
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Type
- Street
- County
- Waldo
- Town
- Searsport
- State/Province
- ME
- Zip Code
- 04974
- Zip +4
- 3310
- Leased Land
- No
- Book
- 4773
- Page
- 94
- Map
- 11
- Lot
- 55
- Zoning
- R-1
- Zoning Overlay
- Unknown
- Association
- No
- Full Tax Amount $
- 9880
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tree Growth Y/N
- No
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 2199000
Property Information
- Surveyed
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
- Warranty
- Deed
- All
- Deed Restrictions
- Unknown
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
- No
- # Rooms
- 15
- # Bedrooms
- 9
- # Fireplaces
- 7
- Total Full Baths
- 6
- Total Half Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 8
- Furniture
- Negotiable
- Color
- Gray
- Year Built
- 1850
- SqFt Finished Above Grade
- 5930
- SqFt Finished Total
- 5930
- SqFt Source
- Public Records
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Lot Size Acres +/-
- 4.27
- Source of Acreage
- Public Records
- Road Frontage
- Yes
- Road Frontage +/-
- 400
- Source of Road Frontage
- Public Records
- SqFt Finished Below Grade
- 0
Water Info
- Water Frontage
- No
- Water View
- Yes
- Water Body Name
- Penobscot Bay
Vehicle Storage
- Attached
- Yes
- 4+ Car
- Yes
- Direct Entry to Living
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
More Information
Utilities
- Utilities On
- Yes
Site
- Farm
- Yes
- Open
- Yes
- Pasture/Field
- Yes
- Well Landscaped
- Yes
Location
- Historic District
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Near Town
- Yes
Roads
- Public
- Yes
Water Body Type
- Bay
- Yes
- Ocean
- Yes
Recreational Water
- Boat Mooring
- Yes
- Nearby
- Yes
- Oceanfront
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Other Structures
- Barn(s)
- Yes
- Outbuilding
- Yes
Basement
- Brick/Mortar
- Yes
- Bulkhead
- Yes
- Crawl Space
- Yes
- Full
- Yes
- Unfinished
- Yes
View
- Scenic
- Yes
Foundation Materials
- Brick/Mortar
- Yes
- Granite
- Yes
- Poured Concrete
- Yes
Exterior
- Clapboard
- Yes
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
- Rolled/Hot Mop
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
Heat System
- Baseboard
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Zoned
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Trash Compactor
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Cooling
- None
- Yes
Floors
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Accessibilitiy Amenities
- 32 - 36 Inch Doors
- Yes
Kitchen Countertop
- Granite
- Yes
Parking
- 21+ Spaces
- Yes
- On Site
- Yes
Style
- Victorian
- Yes
Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Yes
- Generator Hookup
- Yes
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Bedroom 1 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 1 Length
- 18.5
- Bedroom 1 Width
- 14
Bedroom 1 Amenities
- Full Bath
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Gas
- No Gas
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 2 Length
- 10
- Bedroom 2 Width
- 12.5
Water
- Public
- Yes
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 3 Length
- 16.5
- Bedroom 3 Width
- 13
Bedroom Amenities 3
- Full Bath
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4
- Yes
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 4 Length
- 16
- Bedroom 4 Width
- 19
Bedroom Amenities 4
- Full Bath
- Yes
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5
- Yes
- Bedroom 5 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 5 Length
- 10
- Bedroom 5 Width
- 10
Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 6
- Yes
- Bedroom 6 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 6 Length
- 13
- Bedroom 6 Width
- 10
Driveway
- Gravel
- Yes
Bedroom 7
- Bedroom 7
- Yes
- Bedroom 7 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 7 Length
- 13
- Bedroom 7 Width
- 17.5
Bedroom Amenities 7
- Full Bath
- Yes
Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Yes
Bedroom 8
- Bedroom 8
- Yes
- Bedroom 8 Level
- Third
- Bedroom 8 Length
- 12.5
- Bedroom 8 Width
- 14
Bedroom 9
- Bedroom 9
- Yes
- Bedroom 9 Level
- Third
- Bedroom 9 Length
- 125
- Bedroom 9 Width
- 15
Basement Entry
- Bulkhead
- Yes
- Interior
- Yes
Water Heater
- Off Heating System
- Yes
Amenities
- Attic
- Yes
- Bathtub
- Yes
- Laundry - 1st Floor
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
Equipment
- Internet Access Available
- Yes
Den
- Den
- Yes
- Den Length
- 19
- Den Level
- First
- Den Width
- 15.5
Dining Room
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Dining Room Level
- First
- Dining Room Length
- 20
- Dining Room Width
- 12
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Level
- First
- Kitchen Length
- 24
- Kitchen Width
- 18
Living Room
- Living Room
- Yes
- Living Room Level
- First
- Living Room Length
- 18.5
- Living Room Width
- 36
Loft
- Loft
- Yes
Loft Amenities
- Ladder
- Yes
Office
- Office
- Yes
- Office Level
- First
- Office Length
- 12
- Office Width
- 9
Room Features
- Full Bath
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Property Features
Site:
Farm; Open; Pasture/Field; Well Landscaped
Location:
Historic District; Near Shopping; Near Town
Roads:
Public
Water Body Type:
Bay; Ocean
Recreational Water:
Boat Mooring; Nearby; Oceanfront
View:
Scenic
Appliances Included:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer
Kitchen Countertop:
Granite
Style:
Victorian
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Brick/Mortar; Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Full; Unfinished
Basement Entry:
Bulkhead; Interior
Foundation Materials:
Brick/Mortar; Granite; Poured Concrete
Roof:
Metal; Rolled/Hot Mop; Shingle
Exterior:
Clapboard; Wood Siding
Heat System:
Baseboard; Other; Zoned
Heat Fuel:
Oil; Wood
Water Heater:
Off Heating System
Cooling:
None
Floors:
Tile; Wood
Amenities:
Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage
Patio and Porch Features:
Patio; Porch
Equipment:
Internet Access Available
Driveway:
Gravel
Parking:
21+ Spaces; On Site
Vehicle Storage:
4+ Car; Direct Entry to Living; Heated
Other Structures:
Barn(s); Outbuilding
Restrictions:
No Restrictions
Electric:
Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup
Gas:
No Gas
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | 18.50 | 14.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 2 | 10.00 | 12.50 | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | 16.50 | 13.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | 16.00 | 19.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 5 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 6 | 13.00 | 10.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 7 | 13.00 | 17.50 | Second |
| Bedroom 8 | 12.50 | 14.00 | Third |
| Bedroom 9 | 125.00 | 15.00 | Third |
| Kitchen | 24.00 | 18.00 | First |
| Dining Room | 20.00 | 12.00 | First |
| Den | 19.00 | 15.50 | First |
| Living Room | 18.50 | 36.00 | First |
| Office | 12.00 | 9.00 | First |
| Loft | Third |
Documents
Listing Office:
True North Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 20 - 2026
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