Some properties are easy to describe. Others are better understood by wandering through them, opening a door, stepping onto a porch, or discovering a room you didn’t expect.

19 Mountain Street in Camden is one of those properties.

Set just beyond the heart of downtown, this distinctive property offers something that can be hard to find in Camden: walkability paired with privacy, history paired with flexibility, and the character of an established property with plenty of room to make it your own.

From the street, the expansive front porch offers a welcoming first glimpse of the property. Step inside, however, and the possibilities begin to unfold.

A Home Within a Home

One of the most unusual features of 19 Mountain Street is found above the first floor.

The second and third floors come together to create an expansive owner's suite that feels more like a private home than a traditional apartment. Elevated above street level, the space is filled with natural light and tucked away from the activity below.

At the center is a custom kitchen with plenty of room beyond it for living, working, creating, and relaxing. Depending on your needs, the expansive footprint could accommodate bedrooms, a home office, studio space, guest accommodations, or a combination of uses. It is a space that doesn't dictate exactly how you should live in it. Instead, it gives you room to figure that out for yourself.

Three Units, Three Ways to Live

The first floor adds another layer of flexibility, with two separate units, each accessed through its own private entrance.

The front unit is currently operated as a short-term rental and has an established booking history. The location makes it easy for guests to enjoy all that Camden has to offer, while the property's porch and private outdoor spaces provide a place to settle in and stay awhile.

At the rear of the property, a second unit is rented on a yearly basis. It offers generous living space of its own, along with a private deck.

Whether you're looking for rental income, space for extended family, a separate guest space, or simply a property that can adapt as your needs change, the existing layout offers a rare degree of flexibility.

A Private Backyard in the Heart of Camden

Then there's the outdoor space.

Despite the property's convenient location, the grounds have a surprisingly private feel. A wooden deck and hardscaped patio are surrounded by established gardens and enclosed by fencing, creating a tucked-away retreat that feels worlds apart from the nearby downtown streets.

It's easy to imagine slow mornings with coffee, evenings gathered around the patio, or simply having a quiet place to step outside between everything Camden has to offer.

The lot also has frontage on both Mountain Street and Megunticook Street, providing multiple points of access, ample parking, and a single-car garage.

Close to Everything, Yet Distinctly Private

Location is one of the defining features of 19 Mountain Street.

From here, downtown Camden is close enough to enjoy on foot. Restaurants, shops, the harbor, and access to hiking are all part of the surrounding landscape. Yet once you're on the property, the gardens, fencing, elevated living space, and multiple outdoor areas create a sense of separation and privacy.

It's a combination that captures much of what makes Camden special: the ability to walk into town for dinner or a morning coffee, then come home to a space that feels distinctly your own.

A Property with a Story Still Being Written

With its long-standing presence in Camden, distinctive architecture and layout, established gardens, and history of residential and rental use, 19 Mountain Street is not a property that fits neatly into one category.

It's a home. It's an investment opportunity. It's a place for guests, family, creative work, or simply more space. And perhaps most importantly, it offers the opportunity to shape a property with an established connection to Camden into whatever comes next.

Some homes are defined by a particular floor plan or a specific use.

19 Mountain Street is defined by its possibilities.

19 Mountain Street, Camden, Maine offers a rare opportunity to own a property that is deeply connected to town while maintaining a sense of privacy and independence at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 19 Mountain Street within walking distance of downtown Camden?

Yes. The property is conveniently located in Camden, with restaurants, shops, hiking, and other town amenities accessible on foot.

How is the property currently configured?

The property includes two units on the first floor, each with a private entrance, while the second and third floors comprise a spacious owner's suite.

Is there rental income potential?

Yes. The front first-floor unit is currently used as a short-term rental and has an established booking history. The rear unit is currently rented on a yearly basis.

Does the property have outdoor space?

Yes. The property includes a front porch, wooden deck, hardscaped patio, established gardens, and a fenced-in yard.

Is there parking?

Yes. The lot has frontage on both Mountain Street and Megunticook Street and offers ample parking along with a single-car garage.

What makes this property different?

Its combination of location, privacy, flexible living arrangements, established rental use, outdoor space, and history makes 19 Mountain Street an unusually versatile property in Camden.