At Davidson Realty, we are proud to be the ONLY real estate team exclusively focused on the islands of Vinalhaven and North Haven. This singular focus is intentional–and it defines everything we do.
Since 2009, we have built a trusted and enduring brand grounded in consistency, discretion, and unmatched local knowledge of Maine's island market. Our reputation has been earned over years of steady presence, thoughtful service, and long-standing relationships throughout the community.
Each member of our team carries deep generational ties to these islands. Kris Davidson is a 7th generation islander, and agents Lisa, Alex, Kathy, and Kelsey share mutigenerationl roots that shape not only our understanding of place, but our commitment to it. We live year-round, not seasonally, and are fully immersed in island life through every season and every shift in the market. We collectively serve on 10-15 local boards and support community organizations that strengthen the islands we call home. This is not simply where we work–it is where we are invested, where we contribute, and where we raise our families.
Because of this exclusivity we are not divided across multiple regions or competing markets. Every listing, every client relationship, and every negotiation is centered entirely on the Fox Islands. We understand the ferry, the communities, the properties, the people, the rhythms of island life, and the subtle facts that influence value in a way only life long residents can.
As the same time, we bring global reach to a highly local market. Through established national and international networks, targeted digital marketing, and long-standing referral relationships, we connect island properties with qualified buyers from across the Unites States and abroad.
This combination is rare.
Whether you are buying or selling property on one of these islands in Penobscot Bay, you are working with a team fully dedicated to representing Vinalhaven and North Haven at the highest level–locally rooted, globally connected, and deeply committed to our island communities.
Kris Davidson, Broker and owner of Davidson Realty
Maine islands have a way of touching us deeply. The connection cannot always be verbalized, but it undoubtedly exists. As a Vinalhaven native and seventh-generation islander, this is true for me.
Island living is one of the great graces in my life. Its isolation teaches me the importance of relationships, its sunsets of the profoundness in a moment, its changing tides and seasonal nature about the necessity of balance within our lives. Artist and fellow-islander Eric Hopkins says, I'm "of the island, but really a global girl." He has it right. Island living gives me a sense of place—within myself, fifteen miles out to sea, and within the expansiveness of the world.
I am a graduate of Colby College, a classically-trained pianist and an entrepreneur at heart. In addition to operating Davidson Realty, I created Skål, an island speakeasy and music venue located in the back of my Main Street building. I have enjoyed serving on several island committees and boards for over 35 years, and am deeply invested in our island communities. Traveling and experiencing different cultures of our world is something I greatly enjoy doing every year, but it is here on this granite island I feel most at peace and at home.
Islands are as individual as we are, and preserving this uniqueness is a commitment of mine. With conscious, well-planned development, I believe the integrity of places we cherish can continue to thrive.
If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate on Vinalhaven or North Haven, it would be my pleasure to work with you.
See Kris' profile on Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Maineislandrealtor/
Lisa Shields, Associate Broker
Islands are in my blood: on my mother's side is Newfoundland and on my father's islands of Scotland. My summers were all spent on Stimpson's Island until I married the ferry captain and became a full-time resident of North Haven.
Islands are microcosms of the larger world, but come with challenges that are inherent in living out to sea. Yet those challenges are tempered by the nurturing comfort that living surrounded by beauty and a caring community can bring.
My previous positions include Community Services Director at the Island Institute, teaching elective writing groups to middle school students, and Arts Coordinator at North Haven Community School. I am active in my community and write a column bi-monthly in the North Haven News.
I look forward to working with both buyers and sellers to share my love of island living. I will work hard on your behalf, and be supportive before, during, and after the sale.
Alexandra Young, Associate Broker
Alexandra Young is an eighth-generation Vinalhaven native and daughter of Kris Davidson. Growing up on Vinalhaven has given Alex an understanding and appreciation for the unique beauty of island living. During a semester abroad in Cyprus, another island, Alex’s awareness of Vinalhaven’s beauty and distinctiveness became more clear than ever. She is raising her family on the island and knows Vinalhaven is a place to treasure and appreciate.
Alex received her bachelors of Social Worker from the University of Maine at Orono and her MSW from Simmons University in 2019. Alex brings knowledge of how education and training lends itself well to customer service and real estate. She brings new energy and enthusiasm to the Davidson Realty team.
Kathy Macy, Associate Broker
Kathy grew up on North Haven and graduated from North Haven Community School and the University of Maine at Machias with a B.A. in history. Kathy has served on the Planning Board, Appeals Board, Recreation Council, and School Board. Kathy also served as President of the Historical Society, a member of the North Haven Foundation and one the first members of Southern Harbor House .Prior to joining Davidson Realty Kathy was the Town Clerk of North Haven 14 years. Kathy is married to David Macy. They have two sons and two grandsons and one granddaughter. Kathy brings her enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge to the Davidson Realty Team.
Kelsey Barker, Sales Agent, Office Administrator
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