1290 Royalsborough Road, Durham, ME 04222

New Listing
$899,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 6,408 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 232,610 Status: Active
Current Price: $899,000 List Date: 10/18/2026 Last Modified: 10/18/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the timeless charm of this historic Durham property, set on 5.34 acres of open fields, wooded surroundings, and pastoral landscape. A rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Maine history! Traditionally dated to circa 1772, this classic Greek Revival farmhouse blends historic character with thoughtful restoration. Original woodwork, pine floors, four fireplaces, and a charming beehive oven celebrate its rich New England heritage. The main residence features 5 bedrooms, each with its own bath, along with a grand great room anchored by the original hearth structure, a library, eat-in kitchen, dining room, and cozy loft space. Its historic significance is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. With approximately 6,408 square feet between the main residence and period-reproduction carriage house, this distinctive property offers remarkable flexibility. The carriage house features three suites and a spacious gathering room, ideal for exploring possibilities ...

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Listing Details MLS# 1684297

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
1290
Street Name
Royalsborough
Street Type
Road
County
Androscoggin
Town
Durham
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04222
Zip +4
5225
Leased Land
No
Book
10683
Page
191
Map
07
Lot
122
Zoning
Rural Residential
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
School District
RSU 05
Full Tax Amount $
10899
Tax Year
2027
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
899000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
16
# Bedrooms
9
# Fireplaces
4
Total Full Baths
9
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
10
Furniture
Furnished
Color
Yellow
Year Built
1772
SqFt Finished Above Grade
6408
SqFt Finished Total
6408
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
5.34
Source of Acreage
Survey
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
572
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

More Information

Levels

Bi-Level
Yes

Site

Open
Yes
Pasture/Field
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Historic District
Yes
Near Turnpike/Interstate
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes

Construction

Other
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam
Yes

Basement

Bulkhead
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

32 - 36 Inch Doors
Yes
36+ Inch Doors
Yes
Other Accessibilities
Yes
Other Bath Modifications
Yes
Ramped Main Level
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes

Style

Farmhouse
Yes
Greek Revival
Yes
New Englander
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Generator Hookup
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead
Yes
Doghouse
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes
Oil
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Animal Containment System
Yes
Attic
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Fence
Yes
Fire System
Yes
In-Law Apartment
Yes
Irrigation System
Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor
Yes
Laundry - Hookup
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Sprinkler
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System
Yes
Generator
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes
Water Radon Mitigation System
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Pasture/Field; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Historic District; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Rural Roads: Public Recreational Water: Nearby View: Fields; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Farmhouse; Greek Revival; New Englander Structure Type: Post & Beam Levels: Bi-Level Construction: Other; Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Doghouse; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Heater; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Wood Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane; Wood Water Heater: Gas; Oil Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Animal Containment System; Attic; Bathtub; Fence; Fire System; In-Law Apartment; Irrigation System; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Laundry - Hookup; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Sprinkler Patio and Porch Features: Patio Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Generator; Internet Access Available; Water Radon Mitigation System Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Office First
Great Room First
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Library First
Loft Second
Primary Bedroom First
Primary Bedroom First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Second
Bedroom 7 Second
Bedroom 8 Second
Living Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Hearth & Key Realty
Last Updated: October - 18 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 2077133144

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