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Property Description
Welcome to 493 Main Street, a timeless Victorian in South Eliot blending preserved period charm with thoughtful restoration, ideally situated just minutes from Kittery and Portsmouth. The inviting interior features a living room with a cozy propane fireplace and custom mantle , and a family room thoughtfully redesigned with a window seat and custom bookcase. The heart of the home is the beautiful custom kitchen, boasting updated cabinets, countertops, and appliances in a smartly reconfigured layout that improves flow. New ceilings grace the main living areas, enhancing the bright, welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs you will find 3 generously sized bedrooms, an updated bath with a new tiled enclosure, and the large front bedroom with a custom corner bookcase and water views of Spinney Creek. The exterior has been updated with the finest quality new red cedar clapboards and shingles. A rebuilt front porch with period-style columns and a handsome brick walkway provide stunning curb appeal. The grounds feature a rear half-round deck , a rebuilt grape arbor, and lovely perennial gardens. All custom work was performed by a company specializing in period homes, ensuring quality and character throughout. This is a rare Seacoast gem ready for its next owners.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 493 Main St
General
- Sold For: $535,000
- Taxes: $4,452 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1629884
- Added to Site: 274 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Attic
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Location
- County: York
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Utilities On
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 1960
- Square Feet: 1,960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,960 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,960 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,960 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1903
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Property View: Fields, Scenic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,939.2
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: VD
- Lot Description: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Near Shopping, Near Town
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,452.05
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 32
Listed by Real Broker (207) 272-3984
Sold by Pooley Realty Group (207) 315-6092
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Schools
Schools serving 493 Main St
School District:School Administrative District 35
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eliot Elementary School, Eliot, ME 1298 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903 | PK-3 | 1.6 mi |
Marshwood Great Works School 49 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME 03908 | 4-5 | 8.6 mi |
Marshwood Middle School 626 Dow Highway, Eliot, ME 03903 | 7-8 | 3.6 mi |
Marshwood High School 260 Dow Highway, South Berwick, ME 03908 | 9-12 | 6.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 493 Main St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Sold
$535,000
-6.96%
MLS
12/06/2025
Price Reduced
$575,000
-11.54%
MLS
9/12/2025
Price Reduced
$650,000
-6.47%
MLS
8/11/2025
Price Reduced
$695,000
-4.14%
MLS
7/10/2025
Listed
$725,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
493 Main Street, Eliot, ME 03903 (MLS# 1629884) is a Single Family property that was sold at $535,000 on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 493 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Eliot? You can browse all Eliot real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

