First time on the market in 39 years! Built in 1856, this

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8 Ship St

Rockport, Maine 04856

Knox County

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$1,150,000 3 br, 3.0 bath 2356 sq. ft. 0.180 acres

First time on the market in 39 years! Built in 1856, this historic home is located in one of Maine's most beloved coastal towns. Situated in the heart of Rockport Village, this lovingly updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath harbor-view home is steps away from Marine Park and Goodies beach. Easily walk into town to enjoy music, cafes, shops, and the newly built library. Converted from a part of the attached barn, the principal bedroom is an amazing space with Rockport Harbor views and soaring ceilings that welcome natural light and warmth. A half moon window is also in place to view the moon and starry nights above, while you see them reflected in the harbor below. Heart of the home is the family room right off the kitchen - with a cozy gas fireplace and a brand new heat/cooling pump and access onto the deck for year round enjoyment.... Many upgrades in 2025 to include - Ascend energy efficient composite siding with insulation and class A fire rating, three new cooling-heat pumps, complete kitchen renovation with cork-backed insulated flooring, principal bathroom renovation with radiant floor heat and rain shower, French drains and gutter system to flow water away from the home, basement insulation and encapsulation sealing, driveway repaving, new back yard deck. Classic wide pine floors run throughout the home. Other Upgrades - Driveway widening and paving, Stone foundation rebuild and back yard/front yard walls, Evergreen basement insulation and encapsulation sealing, plus addition of commercial dehumidifier, New sump pump, New deck and stairs, New sliding door onto deck, Downstairs half bath renovation, New wall to wall carpet in upstairs bedroom, Fresh paint in many rooms, Built in bookcase in family room, Upstairs front rooms new windows, Asbestos removal.

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths: 3.0
  • Sq Ft: 2356
  • Year Built: 1865
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  • Heat/AC: Baseboard, Zoned, Heat Pump (Heating), Hot Water(Heating)
  • Garage: Off Street
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  • Lot Size: 0.180 acre
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  • Siding: Composition, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • MLS #: 1656860
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Contact Information:
Beach Home For Sale in Rockport, Maine
Listing Agent: Michael Lynch, Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty, 207-558-3131, 207-230-1003 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Ad Number: 7592456
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Updated: Apr 15, 2026

This property is a Home located at 8 Ship St, Rockport, Maine 04856, and is currently For Sale at $1,150,000. This Home has 3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, 2356 sq ft.