44 Pocahontas Road, Kittery, ME 03905

$5,500,000

A rare opportunity to create a legacy estate

Your own private sandy beach stretching 1100+ feet

Stunning views of Wood Island & Whaleback

Looking across to the old Portsmouth Jail

Long private driveway leads you to this incredible estate

22 acres total with 5 acres for development and 17 acres of conservation land

The original Crocker "cottage" before it burned

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,286 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 947,866 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,500,000 List Date: 8/28/2025 Last Modified: 9/23/2025

Overview

Description

Offered for the first time in over 100 years, this 22 acre waterfront property on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate along one of Maine's most scenic coastlines. With 1,136 feet of private sandy beach, sweeping westerly views, and a setting rich in history, this land captures the timeless spirit of coastal New England. The estate became a treasured gathering place for a family whose history spans centuries, with connections to the U.S. House of Representatives, Ambassador service, and the American printing industry. It reflects the era when wealthy industrialists sought to establish themselves in this exclusive enclave. Many of the family's fondest memories were made here, as generations spent their summers in Maine. Each year, grandchildren and great-grandchildren eagerly anticipated their visits, enjoying swimming and boating, beachcombing along the shore, and hiking at nearby Fort Foster. With extensive frontage and acreage, the property ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1635542

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 44
Street Name: Pocahontas
Street Type: Road
County: York
Town: Kittery
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 03905
Zip +4: 5305
Leased Land: No
Book: 19697
Page: 875
Map: 51
Lot: 6
Zoning: R-RL
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 28748
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 4988500

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Color: Brown
Year Built: 1975
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2476
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1810
SqFt Finished Total: 4286
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 21.76
Source of Acreage: Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-09-02
Closed Date: 2025-09-22
Closed Price: 5500000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 1136
Water Frontage Owned: 1136
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Piscataqua River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
2 Car: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes

Site

Wooded: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes
River: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Waterfront Tidal: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Basement

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Basement

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Glassed-in Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Room Features

Pantry: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Ocean; River Recreational Water: Deeded; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Ranch Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Slate Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Laundry - Hookup; One-Floor Living; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Direct Entry to Living Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Office	First
Primary Bedroom	First
Laundry	First
Bedroom 2	Basement
Bedroom 3	Basement

Documents

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Last Updated: September - 23 - 2025

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