About this home
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.
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Listed by Listing Agent · Cates Real Estate · MLS #1676143
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building3 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1920
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Waterfront
- Y
- Zoning
- Rural Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,752
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$3,549 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $3,236
- Property tax
- $313
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,752. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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