218 West Shore DR Portland, ME 04109
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,039 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,039 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,021
Subdivision Diamond Cove Homeowners Association
MLS Listing ID 1673223
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Fees $725/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1997
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.930 Acres
Acres 2.93
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 1039
Property Description
Part of historic Fort McKinley, a coastal defense installation constructed between 1890 and 1910 to protect Portland Harbor, the property occupies a commanding waterfront position with sweeping views toward the Portland skyline. Set on almost 3 acres with 266 feet of water frontage, it offers a meaningful connection to both the island's storied past and the surrounding seascape.
The charming cottage is attached to an original mining casemate and features an inviting living area opening to a waterside patio, two bedrooms, and one bath, with the primary bedroom located within the original casemate. Additional historic structures include a renovated second bunker, currently used as a den/office and a workshop with potential for a third bedroom, as well as a rangefinder station and gun battery.
Tucked along a private cove with beautiful westerly sunset views, this one-of-a-kind property offers privacy, character, and a remarkable connection to the sea. As part of the Diamond Cove Association, residents enjoy amenities including a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a bowling alley, and a basketball court. Accessible by ferry or private boat, Great Diamond Island also offers a marina, an inn, and restaurants, creating an exceptional opportunity for year-round island living just minutes from Portland.
Location
State ME
County Cumberland
Community Diamond Cove Homeowners Association
Zoning residential
Direction Ferry or Water Taxi to Diamond Cove / Great Diamond Island Landing. From there arrangements will be made for transport to the property.
Body of Water Casco Bay
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuilding
Basement Not Applicable, None
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Other, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Heating Electric, Propane, Direct Vent Heater, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Concrete, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Internet Access Available
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Parking Features Gravel, None
Waterfront Description Beach Rights,Common,Oceanfront,Waterfront Tidal
View Scenic, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Porch Deck
Road Frontage Private Road
Garage No
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Abuts Conservation, Historic District, Rural, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Water Public
Architectural Style Other, Shingle
Others
Tax ID 218westshoredriveportland04109
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