2 West Shore Road

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Active
$2,200,000
4 beds1,431 sqft
2 W Shore Rd, Hancock, ME 04640
Est: $12,259/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1881Year Built
$1,537/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

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...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 Maine summer homes so treasured. Original woodwork, inviting living spaces, a fireplace and wraparound porch recall another era, while approximately 1,431 square feet offers four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, providing wonderful space for family and summer guests. Yet even nearly 145 years after the Doane family first gathered here, the view remains the property's defining feature. From its exceptional position on Hancock Point, the cottage looks across Frenchman Bay to the Porcupine Islands, Mount Desert Island and the unmistakable summit of Cadillac Mountain. Morning light over the water, islands seemingly suspended in the bay, passing boats and the mountains beyond create a panorama that is difficult to capture in photographs—and even harder to forget once experienced. Hancock Point remains a treasured coastal community steeped in history and generations of summer tradition. This is more than an opportunity to purchase waterfront property. It is an invitation to become th
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  • Listed by: Marjorie Turner 207.852.4255 marjorieturnerrealtor@gmail.com • True North Realty, Inc.
  • Listed by: Paul Turner Sr. 207.852.7457 paulturnerrealtor@gmail.com • True North Realty, Inc.
Last updated: 09/15/2026 10:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1680563

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Property Information for 2 West Shore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,685 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Hancock County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Page: 343
  • Latitude: 44.464611
  • Longitude: -$68.23
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 90.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $90.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Frenchmans Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Book Number: 6324
  • Tax Map Number: 101
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,685.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Reserved Parking: No
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
School Information
  • High School District: Hancock Public Schools
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Tree Growth: false
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1431.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1431.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Year Built: 1881
Building Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: Yellow
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $1,537.39
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Main Level, Storage
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Storage
Room Information
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 2 West Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1680563

$2,200,000—
Aug 15, 2015

Expired

Maine Listings #1151100

$1,125,000—
Aug 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1151100

$1,125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1680563

$2,200,000
08/15/2015

Expired

Maine Listings #1151100

$1,125,000
08/15/2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1151100

$1,125,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2 West Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$956,900Additions$150,300Total$1,107,200
Tax Record2025$10,684 ($890 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialCountyHANCOCKAPNHANK M:101 L:013

Schools near 2 West Shore Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 24.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sumner Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sumner Memorial High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sumner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sumner Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 2 West Shore Road, Hancock, ME 04640

2 West Shore Road is a single family home for sale in Hancock, ME 04640. This property was listed for sale on September 14, 2026 by True North Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $2,200,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on April 5, 2005. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 24. Nearby schools include Sumner Middle School and Sumner Memorial High School. 2 West Shore Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,431 sqft single family home built in 1881.

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