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

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 shower, hammered copper sinks & a soaking tub w/ a special water view. Additional amenities incl. multiple stables, hay loft, finished rooms used to showcase prize possessions, polished concrete floors & custom motorized doors. In addition, a 2nd residence is located on the southerly portion of the property. This home is a classic farm style home awaiting renovation. Once used as an equestrian paradise, the land features underground power & water sources for personal & livestock use. The sheer beauty of this property is hard for one to put into words, the opportunity here is as endless as the time this property holds, come explore for yourself.

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More Information MLS# 1601731

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 7367 Leased Land: No Page: 107-108 Map: 5 Lot: 40 Zoning Overlay: Yes Association: No School District: RSU 25 Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 217 Street Name: West Side Street Type: Drive County: Hancock Town: Verona Island State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04416 Zoning: Shoreland Full Tax Amount $: 5718 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 44.51553 Geo Lon: -68.786152

Property Information

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

Site

Farm: 1 Open: 1 Pasture/Field: 1 Rolling/Sloping: 1 Wooded: 1

Location

Rural: 1

Roads

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Water Info

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

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: 1 Waterfront Other Source: Frontage is approximate based on deed exhibit A

Water Body Type

Bay: 1 River: 1

Recreational Water

Deeded: 1 Nearby: 1 River/Brook/Stream: 1 Waterfront Deep: 1 Waterfront Tidal: 1

Construction

Other: 1 Wood Frame: 1

Other Structures

Outbuilding: 1 Shed(s): 1

Structure Type

Post & Beam: 1

Basement

Partial: 1 Unfinished: 1

View

Fields: 1 Scenic: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Foundation Materials

Other: 1 Poured Concrete: 1

Exterior

Shingle Siding: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Roof

Pitched: 1 Shingle: 1

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater: 1 Radiant: 1 Zoned: 1

Appliances Included

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wall Oven: 1 Washer: 1

Energy Efficiency

Insulated Foundation: 1

Heat Fuel

Oil: 1 Propane: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Concrete: 1 Tile: 1

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Level Entry: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface: 1

Parking

21+ Spaces: 1

Style

Shingle: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1 Underground: 1

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Gas

Bottled: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: 1 Well: 1

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: 1

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Restrictions

No Restrictions: 1

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: 1

Water Heater

Off Heating System: 1 Oil: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Amenities

Bathtub: 1 Laundry - 2nd Floor: 1 Laundry - Hookup: 1 Other Amenities: 1 Primary Bedroom w/Bath: 1 Shower: 1 Storage: 1 Walk-in Closets: 1

Equipment

Internet Access Available: 1

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: 1 Bonus Room Level: First

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: 1 Auto Door Opener: 1 Direct Entry to Living: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Heat Stove: 1 Heat Stove Hookup: 1 Island: 1

Laundry Room

Laundry: 1 Laundry Room Level: Second

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: 1 Double Vanities: 1 Full Bath: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Soaking Tub: 1 Suite: 1 Walk-in Closet: 1

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: 1 Other Room 1 Level: First

Other Room Amenities 1

Rec Room: 1

Room Features

Closet: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Full Bath: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Heat Stove: 1 Heat Stove Hookup: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Rec Room: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Soaking Tub: 1 Suite: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 2499900 Sold Price: $1,500,000 Current Price: $1,500,000

Status Change Info

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

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions: White kitchen wall cabinet w/glass doors

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

Kitchen Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Laundry Level: Second Other Room Level: First Bonus Room Level: First
Listing Office: Two Rivers Realty, LLC
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Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
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