55 W Main St
Description
Set in a lively harborside location, this sun-filled, south-facing home--built c. 1925--is designed to make the most of its coastal setting, with many rooms oriented to capture ocean views. Original details like wood floors, covered porch, and a classic staircase blend seamlessly with tasteful modern updates. The bright, open kitchen and dining area is the heart of the home, featuring a cozy built-in window seat, heater, and sliding glass doors that open to the backyard and wharf for easy indoor-outdoor...Set in a lively harborside location, this sun-filled, south-facing home--built c. 1925--is designed to make the most of its coastal setting, with many rooms oriented to capture ocean views. Original details like wood floors, covered porch, and a classic staircase blend seamlessly with tasteful modern updates. The bright, open kitchen and dining area is the heart of the home, featuring a cozy built-in window seat, heater, and sliding glass doors that open to the backyard and wharf for easy indoor-outdoor living. The first floor also includes a living room, updated full bath, laundry room, walk-in pantry, and a heated flex space facing Main Street--ideal for a home business or studio. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms including the primary bedroom which opens to a private veranda overlooking the ocean. Outside, the property is all about fun by the water. A spacious dock invites entertaining, dining, and lounging as lobster boats and outboards pass by. The backyard offers surprising privacy, with a small lawn, thoughtfully placed perennials, and beautiful ocean views. A well-maintained, classic Fish Shack adds charm and versatility--perfect as an artist's studio, kids' playhouse, or a one-of-a-kind office with a view. An updated heating system ensures year-round comfort, bringing ease and practicality to this inviting coastal retreat.
- Listed by Kristine Davidson • Davidson Realty
Property Details for 55 West Main Street
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleNew Englander
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningRM1
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2026 03:28 PM
Property Details for 55 West Main Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1660190 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $6,819 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF |
| County | Knox County |
Location
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Building Information for 55 West Main Street
Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
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$3,967 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,399
Property Taxes
$568
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 55 West Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Carvers Harbor
- Zip Code: 3840
- Directions: From the ferry, take right onto West Main Street. Follow for about 1/4 mile; house will be on the right after Hopkins Boatyard.
- Town: Vinalhaven
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04863
- County: Knox
- Geo Latitude: 44.047028
- Geo Longitude: -68.835332
- Tax Lot: 064
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Business District: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 123.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 123.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: Yes
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 5893
- Tax Map Number: 018
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: VINA-000018-000000-000064
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,819.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
School Information
- School District: RSU 08/MSAD 08
Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Gas: Yes
- Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane, Wood2
- Heat System: Direct Vent Heater, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1972.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.11
- Source of Acreage: Deed
- Building Area Total: 1972.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.11
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4791.6
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 55
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- 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: 8.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Sage green
- 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: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
- Driveway: Gravel
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: Seller
- Year Built: 1925
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Other Appliances: chest freezer
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Gas, On Demand
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Fiberglass, Metal, Shingle
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Basement Entry: Exterior Only
Interior Features
- Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Other
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Heating: Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Direct Vent Heater
- Foundation Details: Granite
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Furnished: Negotiable
- Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower
- Mud Room: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 5
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 8
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: First
Property History for 55 West Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1660190 | $675,000 | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Expired Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 | — |
| May 16, 2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1511356 | $575,000 | — |
| May 9, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490242142 | $575,000 | — |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1511356 | — | |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1511356 | — | |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1511356 | $679,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1660190 | $675,000 |
| 01/23/2026 | Expired Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 |
| 12/15/2025 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 |
| 07/23/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1631545 | $749,000 |
| 05/16/2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1511356 | $575,000 |
| 05/09/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490242142 | $575,000 |
| 04/01/2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1511356 | — |
| 04/01/2022 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1511356 | — |
| 10/01/2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1511356 | $679,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 55 West Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$287,800Additions$221,100Total$508,900
Tax Record2025$6,819 ($568 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKNOXAPNVINA M:018 L:064
Schools near 55 West Main Street
This home is within Regional School Unit 08 Msad 08.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vinalhaven School PublicPK 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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