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2 W Shore Road, Hancock, ME 04640

Hancock
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 First Choice Realty
2 W Shore Road,Hancock, ME 04640
$2,200,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,431 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Office: true north realty, inc.
MLS#:1680563
Source:ME_MREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,537.39

About this home

At the tip of historic Hancock Point, where Frenchman Bay opens to an extraordinary panorama of Mount Desert Island, the Porcupine Islands and Cadillac Mountain, stands a remarkable piece of Maine's coastal history. Built circa 1881 by Bangor attorney William Doane, this enchanting Victorian cottage dates to the earliest years of Hancock Point's summer community. According to the Hancock Historical Society, Doane was the law partner of Mr. Boardman, who built the neighboring cottage. A surviving photograph of the Doane family gathered here in May 1882 offers a rare glimpse into the property's earliest days. The cottage remained with the Doane family until the first decade of the 20th century, when it was purchased by John Harlow. It remained in the Harlow family for more than six decades before being sold to the Bever family in 1972—a history of remarkably few owners and generations drawn to this special place. Today, the cottage retains the warmth and character that make historic...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1881
  • Listing ID #:1680563
  • Updated:September 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub
  • Kitchen Description:Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:1st Floor Bedroom
  • Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:1,431 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Heating, Oil, Wood

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition, Shingle
  • Year built:1881
  • Building area:1,431 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.2 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Neighborhood, Open Lot, Rolling Slope
  • Architectural Style:Cottage
  • Construction Materials:Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Porch
  • Foundation Description:Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete

Utilities

  • Water:Private, Well
  • Sewer:Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,537.39
  • Tax amount:$10,685 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
  • Amenities:Storage

Parking

  • Parking description:1 - 4 Spaces, No Driveway
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