4 Highlands Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04662 (MLS# 1668649)

4 Highlands Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04662

$4,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,609 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 283,140 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,000,000 List Date: 6/24/2026 Last Modified: 8/26/2026

Overview

Description

At 4 Highlands Lane, the names say it all--Teapot and Popover--two perfectly paired residences on 6.5± private, elevated acres with a sweeping coastal panorama. This one-of-a-kind retreat offers unobstructed views over Northeast Harbor and the Western Way, with a rare vantage stretching to Somes Sound and Southwest Harbor. A short distance from Thuya Garden and the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, the property beautifully combines natural beauty, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. Like a good cup of tea, the year-round main home, Teapot, is designed for comfort and relaxation. Walls of patio doors from the living spaces to the wraparound deck invite a seamless flow to the coastal landscape and offer a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets. The first floor welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and an updated kitchen that opens to the dining room with ample space for entertaining. A full bath and a spacious bedroom with direct deck access complete this well-d ...

Listing Details MLS# 1668649

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
4
Street Name
Highlands
Street Type
Lane
County
Hancock
Town
Mount Desert
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04662
Leased Land
No
Book
7252
Page
855
Map
003
Block
046
Lot
002
Zoning
R2
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
School District
Mount Desert Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $
18670
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
3995000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Other
Other Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Release
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
9
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
4
Total Baths
4
Furniture
Furnished
Color
Gray
Year Built
1985
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3609
SqFt Finished Total
3609
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
6.5
Source of Acreage
Survey
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
382.2
Source of Road Frontage
Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-07-12
Closed Date
2026-08-19
Closed Price
4000000

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Northeast Harbor

More Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 2

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Room Features

Balcony/Deck
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Dead End; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way Water Body Type: Bay; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Style: Cottage Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete Roof: Fiberglass; Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Other; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Underground Gas: No Gas Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 Second
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Kitchen First
Other Room First

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: The Knowles Company
Selling Office: The Knowles Company
Last Updated: August - 26 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207 276-3322
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