Set on a grassy knoll overlooking the shore, this spectacular 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath, year-round * home makes the most of its exceptional setting. Tucked away from the beaten path, amid a loose braid of gravel lanes, the distinctive home extends a warm welcome with a mature apple tree, blooming hydrangeas and perennials, a lush green lawn, a row of Adirondack chairs, a patio that serves equally well for entertaining or parking, and a wide stone walkway. Years of care and daily enjoyment are evident throughout. The newly reconstructed wraparound porch anchors the home, expanding the living space and providing the perfect setting to grill, dine, relax, entertain, and enjoy salt air and water views. Inside, the comfortable floor plan is rich with character. Soaring 9½-foot ceilings, exposed beams and rafters, shiplap walls, a stained-glass window, tasteful fixtures, and classic cottage details create an inviting interior that blends timeless charm with everyday livability. The kitchen reflects a commitment to preserving the home's vintage appeal without sacrificing functionality. The adjoining dining area is ideal for family meals and game nights, while the nearby living room, warmed by a gas stove, enjoys picturesque water views. A newly added half bath is a welcome convenience. Upstairs, four intentionally rustic-chic bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed framing evoke a sense of nostalgia. An exceptional custom-designed porch room is filled with natural light throughout the day and offers delightful water views--an idyllic retreat for reading, relaxing, or simply soaking in the surroundings. Additional features include an irrigation system, efficient Rinnai heaters, custom closet organization, built-ins, an outdoor shower, structural reinforcement, and a walk-in/walk-out basement. This is where memories are waiting to be made. Walk to the nearby shore or bustling village. From there, a short ferry ride delivers you to Portland's celebrated Old Port.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$618Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Susan Lessard• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with Coleen Smith• Portside Real Estate Group
Expertly preserved & renovated w/ a designer's flair, this turn-of-the-last-century Dutch colonial cottage will make hearts flutter. Stone walkway invites you into stunning Kit+DR w/ 9.5' ceilings, original built-ins/ flooring, butcher block counters, reclaimed soapstone sink. Semi-open floor plan-perfect for entertaining. From window-lined LR, step onto wrap-around porch w/ water view or savor the RARE, over sized, flower-bordered lawn. 2nd floor has full BA, 3 vaulted ceiling BRs, one w/ cozy attached porch boasting water views, another w/ desks and floor-to-ceiling closets. The top-to-bottom renovation includes new roof, siding, driveway, Anderson windows, insulation, structural support, Jotul stove + direct vent heaters, nickel gap ship lap, SS appliances, irrigation, new electrical & plumbing. The insulated, below-cottage storage (aka ''she-shed'') is a delightful bonus space (beverage cooler adjacent to W+D)! Close to back shore, beach. Short walk or 3 min ride to ferry.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,072 (+22.7%)
$167,100 + $437,300
$604,400
2023
$7,395 (+38.4%)
$167,100 + $346,100
$513,200
2022
$5,342 (+4.8%)
$167,100 + $225,400
$392,500
2021
$5,099 (−3.6%)
$167,100 + $225,400
$392,500
2020
$5,287
$124,000 + $102,800
$226,800
2019
$5,287 (+3.7%)
$124,000 + $102,800
$226,800
2018
$5,098 (+3.8%)
$124,000 + $102,800
$226,800
2017
$4,910
$124,000 + $102,800
$226,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,616
Year built
1898
Style
Other
County
Cumberland County
APN
116851
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
IR-2
Island Zone
To provide for a residential neighborhood environment on Portland’s islands in areas with adequate public services. Expansion or extension of IR-2 zoning should be limited, generally focused toward areas adjacent toexisting IR-2 areas, and restricted by such factors as adequacy of access, whether adequate water will be available for private use and for fire protection, whether soils in the area are adequate for subsurface water disposal, or whether public sewers are available. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the IR-2 zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Park & open space
Aug 28, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Aug 28, 2023 • Final
Residential construction amendment
Amend an existing permit to modify the window specifications, including size, configuration, and supporting structure. This work applies to the front exterior of the sun porch on the second floor.
Addition
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