Iconic John Calvin Stevens Colonial, the Joseph W. Symonds House, sits high on a knoll across from Fort Williams offering sea breezes & occasional peeks of the water. This historic home is being sold with an additional home at 999 Shore Road, adjacent to the main house & an unbuildable . 88ac lot which offers more privacy. The main house has gracious first floor living, dining & sun rooms, spacious kitchen w/ butlers pantry and upstairs bedrooms with 3 baths & laundry rm. Amelia Earhart slept here in 1932!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4.13 acresLot Size
$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Jo Cross• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Jennifer DeSena• Ocean House Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
179,902
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
4,082
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
62073
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Den
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 7 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath
Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Attic
Electric Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,082
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1908
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,082
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $179,902.80
Lot Size (Acres): 4.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Suburban
Zoning: RC & RP
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $17,074
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 997&999 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Directions: Shore Road to 997 which is across from Fort Williams between the two entrances. .take the first driveway up the hill to the back of the property.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,082
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Cumberland County
APN: 62073
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 15, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Pond Cove Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Cape Elizabeth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.80M – $2.18M
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