$349,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

74 Main St Cornish, ME 04020

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft
1.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

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

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yvonne Myer

Maine Real Estate Experts Brokerage Email: YvonneSellsMaine@gmail.com Listed on: 06/05/2025

Maine Real Estate Experts

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Andrade

Dream Home Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1811

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Village Center Dist

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number CNSH-000004U-000000-000003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,842

Year Built

Built in 1811

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Rt 25 is Main St in Cornish. See Sign.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2750.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1811
  • Attribution Contact: YvonneSellsMaine@gmail.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.05
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2750.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Great Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling18: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Room Features:Breakfast Nook2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Wooded, Historic District, Intown
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45738.0
  • Parcel #: CNSH-000004U-000000-000003
  • Zoning: Village Center Dist

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3842.0
  • Tax Book Number: 15484
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Map Number: U4
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Peare Kathryn and Peare Robert S
Bought by
Spalding Michael C
Seller's Agent
Yvonne Myer
Maine Real Estate Experts
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Andrade
Dream Home Realty LLC
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$349,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-11.65%
Views
112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
53.00%
Original Mortgage
$279,200
Outstanding Balance
$278,956
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,031

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Peare Kathryn
Bought by
Peare Robert S and Peare Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $349,000 --
Warranty Deed $349,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $279,200 New Conventional
Closed $279,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $193,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $349,000 -8.1% $127 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $379,900 -3.8% $138 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $395,000 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $3,842 $417,600 $72,100 $345,500
2023 $3,236 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2022 $3,123 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2021 $3,055 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2020 $3,032 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2019 $3,032 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2018 $3,055 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2016 $2,917 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2015 $2,919 $226,300 $40,200 $186,100
2014 $2,883 $223,500 $40,200 $183,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1625470

Maine Listings

APN: CNSH-000004U-000000-000003