16 Brighton Avenue, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

$475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Active
Current Price: $475,000 List Date: 6/16/2026 Last Modified: 8/19/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked along one of the village's quiet streets, this handsome Late Victorian farmhouse has been part of the neighborhood for well over a century. Built in the late 1800s and once home to successful quarry owner Joseph Black, it reflects the craftsmanship and enduring appeal of Vinalhaven's granite era, with original architectural details that remain as appealing today as when the home was built. A welcoming foyer with original double entry doors introduces living spaces that flow naturally from room to room. The bright eat-in kitchen opens to a formal dining room, while the comfortable living room is highlighted by a charming bay window, the perfect spot for reading or a holiday tree. The second floor has two bedrooms and a spacious bath. The third floor features two wonderfully old-fashioned bedrooms that capture the charm of a bygone era, offering cozy guest spaces and the potential to create a private primary suite retreat. Attached to the residence is a classic 1½-story New Eng ...

Listing Details MLS# 1667468

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
16
Street Name
Brighton
Street Type
Avenue
County
Knox
Town
Vinalhaven
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04863
Zip +4
3932
Leased Land
No
Book
3447, 2312
Page
97, 227
Map
23
Lot
47, 39A
Zoning
RM1
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
School District
RSU 08/MSAD 08
Full Tax Amount $
3290
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
550000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
10
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Partially
Color
Yellow
Year Built
1885
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2000
SqFt Finished Total
2000
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.33
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Acreage Other Source
Deed
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
200
Source of Road Frontage
Deed
Road Front Other Source
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

More Information

Levels

Three or More
Yes

Site

Open
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Neighborhood
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Fiberglass
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Hot Water
Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Linoleum
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Farmhouse
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Third

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Third

Driveway

No Driveway
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes

Amenities

Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
First

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Loft

Loft
Yes

Loft Amenities

Ladder
Yes

Room Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Well Landscaped Location: Neighborhood Roads: Public Recreational Water: Nearby; Public Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Farmhouse; Victorian Levels: Three or More Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Granite Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Linoleum; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: No Driveway Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Third
Bedroom 4 Third
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Laundry First
Bonus Room First
Loft Second
IDX
Listing Office: Davidson Realty
Last Updated: August - 19 - 2026
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