Last Sold Price
3 beds2,750 sqft$127/sqft
74 Main St, Cornish, ME 04020

Description

Live, Work & Thrive in the Heart of Cornish! Welcome to The Ayer House, a beautifully restored 1811 Colonial just steps from the vibrant Cornish Village—famous for its charming antique shops, restaurants, and small-town charm (named one of Downeast Magazine's Top Maine Towns!). This iconic home blends historic elegance with modern updates, featuring newly renovated bathrooms and a stylish kitchen, all while preserving original character—wide pine floors, handcrafted trim, fireplaces, and classic...Live, Work & Thrive in the Heart of Cornish! Welcome to The Ayer House, a beautifully restored 1811 Colonial just steps from the vibrant Cornish Village—famous for its charming antique shops, restaurants, and small-town charm (named one of Downeast Magazine's Top Maine Towns!). This iconic home blends historic elegance with modern updates, featuring newly renovated bathrooms and a stylish kitchen, all while preserving original character—wide pine floors, handcrafted trim, fireplaces, and classic period details throughout spacious rooms. Brand new Boiler for BBHW. With its prime in-town location and flexible Village Center zoning, the possibilities are endless—make this your dream home, open a shop, or do both! The attached carriage house ell, once an antique and gift shop, offers even more space for creative or commercial use. Whether you're looking to settle into a timeless home or launch your next venture in a thriving community, this property is your opportunity to Live, Work, and Play in historic Cornish
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Yvonne Myer • Maine Real Estate Experts
    P: (207) 485-4670 C: (207) 485-4670 YvonneSellsMaine@gmail.com

Property Details for 74 Main Street

Status
MLS #
1625470
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$3,842 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1811
Lot Size
1.05 AC / 45,738 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
Furnished
Unfurnished
Style
Colonial
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Village Center Dist

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$425,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

[Cornish, ME]

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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
$465,000 | 47 High Road, Cornish, ME 04020
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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$336,000 | 90 Main Street, Cornish, ME 04020
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.3
Acres

Location

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Sold By Dream Home Realty LLC

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Building Information for 74 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1811Building Size-Lot Size1.05 AC / 45,738 SF

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$2,094 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,774

Property Taxes

$320

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 74 Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Historic District, Intown
  • Page: 333
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Rt 25 is Main St in Cornish. See Sign.
  • Latitude: 43.804371
  • Longitude: -$70.80
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: CNSH-000004U-000000-000003
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 15484
  • Tax Map Number: U4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,842.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Wooded, Historic District, Intown
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Lot Size Area: 1.05
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 45738.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Hommati Scan
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 174.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Open, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2750.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 2750.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1811
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Granite, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $138.15
  • Property Repairs Y/N: Yes
  • Property Repairs Amount: $10,000
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior, Full
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room Amenities 1: Parlor
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2: Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 74 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625470

$349,000
Aug 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909948150

$349,000
Jul 23, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1625470

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625470

$349,000
08/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909948150

$349,000
07/23/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1625470

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

Public Records for 74 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$113,300Additions$401,900Total$515,200
Tax Record2025$4,869 ($406 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,272 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1811Year Renovated1811CountyYORKAPNCNSH M:U04 L:003

Schools near 74 Main Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 55 Msad 55.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Hiram Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Sacopee Valley Middle School
Public4 to 8

Sacopee Valley 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 74 Main Street, Cornish, ME 04020
$349,000
3
2,750
45,738
$120,000
4
3,240
15,681
$60,000
4
3,000
98,010
$190,000
3
2,304
8,712
$140,000
4
1,755
16,117
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1.5
1,368
24,394

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