2 W Shore Road, Hancock, ME 04640 (MLS# 1680563)

2 W Shore Road, Hancock, ME 04640

$2,200,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,431 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,200,000 List Date: 9/14/2026 Last Modified: 9/23/2026

Overview

Description

At the tip of historic Hancock Point, where Frenchman Bay opens to an extraordinary panorama of Mount Desert Island, the Porcupine Islands and Cadillac Mountain, stands a remarkable piece of Maine's coastal history. Built circa 1881 by Bangor attorney William Doane, this enchanting Victorian cottage dates to the earliest years of Hancock Point's summer community. According to the Hancock Historical Society, Doane was the law partner of Mr. Boardman, who built the neighboring cottage. A surviving photograph of the Doane family gathered here in May 1882 offers a rare glimpse into the property's earliest days. The cottage remained with the Doane family until the first decade of the 20th century, when it was purchased by John Harlow. It remained in the Harlow family for more than six decades before being sold to the Bever family in 1972—a history of remarkably few owners and generations drawn to this special place. Today, the cottage retains the warmth and character that make historic ... (Read more) At the tip of historic Hancock Point, where Frenchman Bay opens to an extraordinary panorama of Mount Desert Island, the Porcupine Islands and Cadillac Mountain, stands a remarkable piece of Maine's coastal history. Built circa 1881 by Bangor attorney William Doane, this enchanting Victorian cottage dates to the earliest years of Hancock Point's summer community. According to the Hancock Historical Society, Doane was the law partner of Mr. Boardman, who built the neighboring cottage. A surviving photograph of the Doane family gathered here in May 1882 offers a rare glimpse into the property's earliest days. The cottage remained with the Doane family until the first decade of the 20th century, when it was purchased by John Harlow. It remained in the Harlow family for more than six decades before being sold to the Bever family in 1972—a history of remarkably few owners and generations drawn to this special place. Today, the cottage retains the warmth and character that make historic Maine summer homes so treasured. Original woodwork, inviting living spaces, a fireplace and wraparound porch recall another era, while approximately 1,431 square feet offers four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, providing wonderful space for family and summer guests. Yet even nearly 145 years after the Doane family first gathered here, the view remains the property's defining feature. From its exceptional position on Hancock Point, the cottage looks across Frenchman Bay to the Porcupine Islands, Mount Desert Island and the unmistakable summit of Cadillac Mountain. Morning light over the water, islands seemingly suspended in the bay, passing boats and the mountains beyond create a panorama that is difficult to capture in photographs—and even harder to forget once experienced. Hancock Point remains a treasured coastal community steeped in history and generations of summer tradition. This is more than an opportunity to purchase waterfront property. It is an invitation to become th

Listing Details MLS# 1680563

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 2
Pre Direction: W
Street Name: Shore
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Hancock
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04640
Leased Land: No
Book: 6324
Page: 343
Map: 101
Lot: 13
Zoning: Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $: 10685
Tax Year: 2026
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Kick-Out: No
Original List Price: 2200000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Color: Yellow
Year Built: 1881
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1431
SqFt Finished Total: 1431
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.2
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No

Water Info

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 90
Water Frontage Owned: 90
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Frenchmans Bay

Parking

Reserved Parking: No

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping Location: Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Oceanfront; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Other Style: Cottage Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete Roof: Composition; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Other Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Porch Driveway: No Driveway Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 4	First
Laundry	First

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Listing Office: True North Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: September - 23 - 2026

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