NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 E Side Rd Hancock, ME 04640

Estimated Value: $307,000 - $462,000

Studio
2 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2025

Last sale price $475,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,337 / mo

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Rich

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate Listed on: 01/20/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Gannon

True North Realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,643

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Property is near golf course and shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 018

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Building Details

  • Operating Expense $2,500
  • Gross Income $41,000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,643

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Multi-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400.00
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Zoning: RR

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Annual Gross Income: 41000.00
  • Annual Operating Expense: 2500.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1643.00
  • Tax Lot: 018
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marc Rich
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Gannon
True North Realty, Inc.
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.81%
Views
1372
Current Estimated Value
$408,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$66,117
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.42%
Original Mortgage
$403,750
Outstanding Balance
$399,356
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$9,527
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$475,000 None Available
$475,000 None Available
$475,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $403,750
Closed $403,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $475,000 -4.8% $198 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,008 $208,100 $53,300 $154,800
2024 $1,839 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2023 $1,643 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2022 $1,643 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2021 $1,722 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2019 $1,675 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2018 $1,722 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2017 $1,722 $156,500 $40,100 $116,400
2016 $1,723 $156,600 $40,100 $116,500
2015 $1,621 $156,600 $40,100 $116,500
2014 $1,566 $156,600 $40,100 $116,500
2013 $1,595 $160,300 $40,100 $120,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1612855

Maine Listings

APN: HANK-000113-000000-000018

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