Historic Turn-of-the-Century Victorian Project at 96 N Main Street, Rockland, ME

This 2,582-square-foot Victorian residence, originally constructed in 1900, is located at 96 N Main Street in the coastal community of Rockland, Maine. Situated on a 0.29-acre downtown lot, the home presents a traditional layout with period architectural details, though it requires extensive structural and cosmetic repairs. It is positioned on the market specifically as a comprehensive historic restoration project.

The first-floor configuration features an eat-in kitchen that connects directly to a formal dining room and a principal living room, both maintaining original hardwood flooring and large window frames. A versatile bonus room on this level can function as an office, a creative workspace, or a fourth bedroom. An attached four-season sunporch extends directly off the dining room, providing additional enclosed floor space.

The upper level contains three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a small auxiliary room suited for storage or a compact workstation. An unfinished third-floor attic offers unconditioned square footage with potential for future expansion into a studio or living suite. Externally, the property features a deep backyard with space for landscaping or gardens. Geographically, the home is located near downtown Rockland, providing proximity to local museums, restaurants, the public waterfront, and seasonal coastal events.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $199,000

📍 Address: 96 N Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841

📐 Interior Size: 2,582 sqft

🌳 Lot Size: 0.29 Acres (12,632 sqft)

🛏️ Bedrooms: 3 (Plus 1 main-level bonus room)

🛁 Bathrooms: 2

🏗️ Year Built: 1900

🔍 Key Features & Details Explained

🏛️ Historic Victorian Structure: Built in 1900, the property retains traditional late-Victorian design characteristics, including original large-format wood windows, high ceilings, and intact hardwood floor planks.

🛠️ Restoration Project Status: The listing price accounts for the property’s current condition; the structural components, utilities, and cosmetic surfaces require comprehensive rehabilitation and update.

☀️ Four-Season Sunporch: An enclosed, windowed porch assembly extends from the primary dining room, offering insulated, year-round transitional space.

📦 Unfinished Expansion Attic: The top level consists of an open-rafter attic footprint, providing a clean slate for additional bedrooms, an office, or an art studio.

🌱 Generous Urban Lot: The 0.29-acre parcel includes a deep, level backyard, a rarity for properties situated so close to the urban core.

⚓ Downtown Rockland Proximity: Located near Main Street municipal transit corridors, offering immediate access to the Penobscot Bay waterfront, regional art galleries, and local commercial services.

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