Welcome to the White Farm. Enjoy year-round expansive views of Bass Cove and Flanders Bay from this charming antique cape. Located in the picturesque village of Sorrento, Maine, the White Farm boasts over 200' of waterfront and nearly 3 acres of rolling meadows, birch groves, fruit trees and manicured gardens. This charming property has a rich history and has been lovingly cared for and updated throughout the years taking advantage of waterfront views at every turn. The first floor is comprised of a delightful historic 'schoolhouse' great room, living/dining room, den with fireplace, galley kitchen and full bath. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor. The winsome 'little house' perched off the large waterside deck can serve as an office, quiet retreat or guest quarters. A large walk out basement with abundant storage areas and laundry is accessed from the first floor. An oversized 2 car garage connects to the house via a well-designed mudroom complete with ample built in storage and closets. Beautiful wood floors and special details throughout create a warm and cozy feel in this seaside treasure. Sorrento is known for its beautiful shorefront, wonderful town amenities including library, grand shingle-style cottages built in the 1890s by original summer rusticators. Residents have the opportunity to join the Sorrento VIA offering a 9-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, croquet and sailing. Close to Acadia National Park and all amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2.88 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Abigail Curless• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Sarah Stanley• Acadia Cornerstone Real Estate, LLC
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$2,786/mo
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Market trends in 04677, ME
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.8%
+0.9% MoM
Median sale price
$519K
$111K MoM
Avg. days on market
181d
85 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 285 East Side Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1556133
Jun 15, 2023
Sold
$692,500
$397/sq ft
Apr 13, 2023
Listed
$750,000
$430/sq ft
MREIS #1022041
Jan 18, 2012
Sold
$275,000
$158/sq ft
+7
In an idyllic setting w/ long views through flowering meadow to the cove, this charming 2-bedroom antique cape, w/ many updates as well as a cozy one-room school house attached as living space round out this beautiful property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,156 (+31.4%)
$193,800 + $353,100
$546,900
2023
$3,162 (+7.2%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2022
$2,949 (+11.0%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2021
$2,657 (+9.9%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2020
$2,418
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2019
$2,418 (+8.3%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2018
$2,232
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2017
$2,233 (+4.9%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2016
$2,128 (−1.2%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2015
$2,154 (+13.9%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2014
$1,891
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
Tax history for 285 East Side Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,156 (+31.4%)
$193,800 + $353,100
$546,900
2023
$3,162 (+7.2%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2022
$2,949 (+11.0%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2021
$2,657 (+9.9%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2020
$2,418
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2019
$2,418 (+8.3%)
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2018
$2,232
$104,300 + $161,400
$265,700
2017
$2,233 (+4.9%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2016
$2,128 (−1.2%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2015
$2,154 (+13.9%)
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
2014
$1,891
$104,300 + $158,400
$262,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,746
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
571807
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above