217 West Side Drive, Verona Island, ME 04416

$1,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,457 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,322,917 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 8/27/2024 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

Prepare to be amazed by the significance of this generational property. Located in Midcoast Maine on the desirable & private Verona Island along the Penobscot River. A grand offering of 30.37 acres of rolling fields, hard wood stands & 1,700'+/- of deep-water shore frontage. Situated on the opposite shore from well-known Sandy Point Beach. Perched high on the northly side one can find a magnificent 1880 Queen Anne Shingle style post & beam barn w/ stable, living quarters & an unfinished 3-story tower. Designed by a prominent architect, William A. Potter, the structure was reconstructed here at its final resting place. Spanning 74'X40' w/ 18' walls, the 2-story building offers a custom tuscan inspired living space. The 1st floor kitchen incorporates travertine tile floors, an ornate stone chimney & center island overlooking a water view, 1½ baths & heated floors. The 2nd level offers a guest room, laundry & a primary suite w/ walk-in closet & well-appointed adjoining bath w/ tile showe ...

Listing Details MLS# 1601731

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
217
Street Name
West Side
Street Type
Drive
County
Hancock
Town
Verona Island
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04416
Leased Land
No
Book
7367
Page
107-108
Map
5
Lot
40
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
School District
RSU 25
Full Tax Amount $
5718
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
2499900

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
6
# Bedrooms
2
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Color
Weathered
Year Built
1880
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2457
SqFt Finished Total
2457
SqFt Source
Public Records
Other Source of Square Footage
Does not include old white farm house
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
30.37
Source of Acreage
Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-07-08
Closed Date
2025-08-25
Closed Price
1500000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
1773
Water Frontage Owned
1773
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Penobscot
Island
Yes
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
Frontage is approximate based on deed exhibit A
Deed
Yes

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions
White kitchen wall cabinet w/glass doors

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Site

Farm
Yes
Open
Yes
Pasture/Field
Yes
Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Rural
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
River
Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded
Yes
Nearby
Yes
River/Brook/Stream
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Other
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Other
Yes
Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Pitched
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Wall Oven
Yes
Washer
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Insulated Foundation
Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Concrete
Yes
Tile
Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Level Entry
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface
Yes

Parking

21+ Spaces
Yes

Style

Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Underground
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes
Oil
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor
Yes
Laundry - Hookup
Yes
Other Amenities
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room
Yes
Bonus Room Level
First

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes
Auto Door Opener
Yes
Direct Entry to Living
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Heat Stove Hookup
Yes
Island
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
Second

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Double Vanities
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Other Room Amenities 1

Rec Room
Yes

Room Features

Closet
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Heat Stove Hookup
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Rec Room
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Property Features

Site: Farm; Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Bay; River Recreational Water: Deeded; Nearby; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Fields; Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Shingle Structure Type: Post & Beam Construction: Other; Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Other; Poured Concrete Roof: Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System; Oil Cooling: None Floors: Concrete; Tile Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Laundry - Hookup; Other Amenities; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Equipment: Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Insulated Foundation Driveway: Gravel Parking: 21+ Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Laundry Second
Other Room First
Bonus Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Two Rivers Realty, LLC
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
Broker Attribution: tworiversdanb@gmail.com

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