Situated amidst the rolling hills of Hope, Maine, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage at the northern end of Hobbs Pond is a rare and peaceful escape. Beautifully landscaped and lovingly maintained on a spacious .25 +/-acre lot, the property offers year-round comfort with true four-season usability. Enjoy all-day sunlight, stunning sunsets, magical moonrises, and cool breezes that help keep the bugs away. A sandy walk-in to the pond provides easy access for swimming and paddling, and the private dock that is perfect for launching a kayak or enjoying morning coffee by the water. The ample outdoor space invites you to unwind and reconnect with nature. Recent upgrades include new windows, winterization, a new well, two additional bedrooms, a propane wood stove, and a new septic system and leach field installed in 2022. Whether you're swimming, paddling, ice skating, or simply relaxing while listening to the loons, every season here brings its own kind of magic. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Camden and only 25 minutes to both Belfast and Rockland. A strong vacation rental history makes this home an ideal choice for both personal enjoyment and investment income.
Active
$660,000
4 Shore Road, Hope, ME 04847
2beds
966sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.25 Acres Lot
$613,900 Zestimate®
$683/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- 1,560
- 131
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cates Real Estate info@catesre.com
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1676143
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 966
- Total interior livable area: 966 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 966
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Scenic
- Body of water: Hobbs Pond
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 105,Waterfrontage Owned: 105
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Neighborhood, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: HPPEM23L052
- Zoning: Rural Residential
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $683/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,752
- Date on market: 8/22/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
Estimated market value
$613,900
$583,000 - $645,000
$2,138/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $660,000+0.2%$683/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $659,000$682/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,000$682/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Contingent | $659,000$682/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,000$682/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,939 +9% | $152,300 |
| 2023 | $2,696 +3.2% | $152,300 |
| 2022 | $2,612 +2.7% | $152,300 |
| 2020 | $2,543 | $152,300 |
| 2019 | $2,543 +3.7% | $152,300 |
| 2018 | $2,452 +8.8% | $152,300 |
| 2017 | $2,254 +8.8% | $152,300 |
| 2016 | $2,071 +1.5% | $152,300 |
| 2015 | $2,041 -0.7% | $152,300 |
| 2014 | $2,056 | $152,300 |
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