20 Main St
Description
'If once you have slept on an island, you'll never be quite the same,' wrote poet Rachel Field. Take the year-round mail boat from Northeast Harbor and discover why. The house was built in c.1872 for Colonel William Hadlock, who was twice elected to the Maine Legislature and served in the Civil War with the 28th Maine Infantry Regiment. Its yellow exterior and commanding presence make it a landmark on Main Street. Ideally located near the harbor, the property offers easy access to the year-round...'If once you have slept on an island, you'll never be quite the same,' wrote poet Rachel Field. Take the year-round mail boat from Northeast Harbor and discover why. The house was built in c.1872 for Colonel William Hadlock, who was twice elected to the Maine Legislature and served in the Civil War with the 28th Maine Infantry Regiment. Its yellow exterior and commanding presence make it a landmark on Main Street. Ideally located near the harbor, the property offers easy access to the year-round mail boat--or your own vessel--and to all the pleasures of island living. The main house features eight bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across three floors. Enter through the covered side porch into a mudroom that leads to an eat-in kitchen with wood floors and cabinetry. High ceilings enhance the sense of space. The adjacent dining room features crown molding and wide wood floors, and a half bath completes this level. A comfortable den with half wainscoting offers additional living space. The living room provides partial harbor views, a front-loading wood stove, and double front doors with a vestibule. The second floor includes an attractive landing, a full bathroom with tub and shower, and four bedrooms--one of which opens to a private porch with harbor views, ideal for morning coffee while watching boats come and go. The third floor offers four additional bedrooms and another bathroom. A full basement and a six-room addition--historically used for laundry, workshop, and storage--present significant potential for reimagining by a new owner. Over more than 50 years of ownership, the Colonel's has been thoughtfully restored, preserving its historic integrity while incorporating the comforts expected for modern, year-round living. This move-in-ready island home offers timeless character and is ready to welcome its next steward to enjoy--and share--the enduring charm of this remarkable setting.
- Listed by Susan Ferrante-Collier • The Knowles Company • 207 276-3322
- Listed by Patricia Blythe • The Knowles Company
Property Details for 20 Main Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleNew Englander
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningResidential
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 04/20/2026 09:38 AM
Property Details for 20 Main Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1597571 |
| Days on Market | 634 |
| Taxes | $4,081 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1872 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 AC / 55,756 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 20 Main Street
Stories-Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
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$4,072 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,732
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1Property Information for 20 Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Atlantic
- Directions: Take mail boat from Northeast Harbor. From the harbor take Main Street. #20 is the yellow house on left.
- Town: Cranberry Isles
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04646
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.261864
- Geo Longitude: -68.23811
- Tax Lot: 13
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: Yes
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: No Driveway, On Site
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: On Site2
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 5160
- Tax Map Number: 22
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: 20mainstreetcranberryisles04646
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,081.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood2
- Heat System: Forced Air, Stove
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2940.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.28
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2940.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.28
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 55756.8
- Bedrooms Total: 8
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 20
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 12.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Yellow
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Public
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:No Driveway: Yes
- Driveway: No Driveway
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Other
- Year Built: 1872
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
- Water Heater: Electric2
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:Barn: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- Patio and Porch Features: Porch
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead2, Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Storage
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Stove, Forced Air
- Foundation Details: Granite, Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 12
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
- Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area, Formal
- Furnished: Furnished
- Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Storage
- Den Amenities: Closet6
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
- Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove5
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3
Room 4
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet4
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Third
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Level: Third
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 7
- Room Level: Third
Room 12
- Room Type: Bedroom 8
- Room Level: Third
Property History for 20 Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1597571 | $975,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1597571 | $975,000 |
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Schools near 20 Main Street
This home is within Cranberry Isles Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cranberry Isles School PublicK to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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