490 East Side Road
Description
Located on scenic Hancock Point, just minutes from the ocean, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park, this unique property offers boundless recreation and breathtaking natural beauty. Originally built in the late 1800s, the home features a spacious addition from 1978 and has undergone numerous renovations and updates, including a recently installed oil furnace. Wood stoe and central vacuum. With a flexible layout, the property can...Charming Historic Home with Airbnb Potential - Fully Furnished
Located on scenic Hancock Point, just minutes from the ocean, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park, this unique property offers boundless recreation and breathtaking natural beauty. Originally built in the late 1800s, the home features a spacious addition from 1978 and has undergone numerous renovations and updates, including a recently installed oil furnace. Wood stoe and central vacuum. With a flexible layout, the property can function as a single-family home or be divided into two separate two-bedroom apartments—each with its own living room, kitchen, and a full bathroom with a jetted tub. This home has been a profitable Airbnb for the past several years and is being sold fully furnished, complete with all the essentials needed to continue its successful rental operation. The sale includes all furniture, linens, cookware, and most kitchen necessities. Enjoy the beautifully maintained perennial gardens, inviting outdoor living spaces, and an 18' x 33' above-ground pool. Whether you're looking for a charming family retreat, an investment opportunity, or both, this is a must-see property. Don't miss out on this exceptional home—schedule a viewing today!
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$390,000
Avg days on market
46
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Hancock, ME
9 comparable properties found
$695,000
Sold 12/12/25
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,500
- Square Feet
- 1
- Acres
$490,000
Sold 10/16/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,328
- Square Feet
- 4
- Acres
Location
Sold By True North Realty, Inc.
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$2,673 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
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1Property Information for 490 East Side Road
- Taxes: $1,643 / year
- MLS Type: Multi-Family
- County: Hancock County
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Style: Cape Cod
- View: Scenic
- Has Waterfront: No
- Waterfront Features: Nearby
- Zoning: RR
- Residences: 2
- Year Built: 1880
- Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town
- Page: 127
- Zoning Overlay: Yes
- Directions: Route 1 to Hancock. Right on Eastside Road2.3 miles to 490
- Latitude: 44.496704
- Longitude: -$68.23
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: HANK-000113-000000-000018
- Tax Lot: 018
- Tax Book Number: 3062
- Tax Map Number: 113
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,643.00
- Parking Features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
- Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Landscaped
- Lot Size Acres: 1.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.0
- Lot Size Source: Seller
- Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 224.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- SqFt Source: Seller
- Site: Well Landscaped
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2400.0
- Building Area Total: 2400.0
- Property Type: Multi-Family
- Deed: Partial
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Surveyed: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1880
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Color: white
- List Price/SqFt: $207.92
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
- # Heating Units: 1
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Other Gas
- Recreational Water: Nearby
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Other Water Heater
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Pool Features: Above Ground
- Roof: Composition
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Driveway: Paved
- Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Pool-Above Ground, Shower
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
- Basement: Bulkhead, Walk-Out Access, Full
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower
- Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level, Upper Level
- # of 2 BD Units: 2
- Number Of Units Total: 2
- Gross Income: $41,000.00
- Operating Expense: $2,500.00
- Land Lease: No
- Occupant Type: Yes
Property History for 490 East Side Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1612855 | $475,000 | — |
| May 16, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1612844 | $475,000 | — |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612844 | $499,000 | — |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612855 | $499,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1612855 | $475,000 |
| 05/16/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1612844 | $475,000 |
| 01/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612844 | $499,000 |
| 01/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612855 | $499,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 490 East Side Road
Schools near 490 East Side Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sumner Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Sumner Memorial High School Public9 to 12 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 490 East Side Road, Hancock, ME 04640 | $475,000 | – | 2 | 2,400 | 43,560 |
$123,000 | 1 | 1 | 624 | 103,237 | |
– | – | – | – | 130,680 | |
– | – | – | – | 87,120 | |
– | – | – | – | 82,764 | |
– | – | – | – | 65,340 | |
$130,000 | 2 | 1 | 864 | 87,120 | |
– | – | – | – | 235,224 | |
– | – | – | – | 490,050 | |
– | – | – | – | 10,890 | |
– | – | – | – | 34,848 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,464 | 191,664 | |
– | – | – | – | 117,612 | |
$53,000 | – | – | – | 213,444 | |
– | – | – | – | 87,120 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 1,200 | 74,052 |
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