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.
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Price cut: $75K (12/6)
$575,000
493 Main Street, Eliot, ME 03903
3beds
1,960sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.32 Acres Lot
$567,200 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy propane fireplaceTimeless victorianRebuilt front porchCustom corner bookcaseCustom bookcaseHandsome brick walkwayNew ceilings
- 156 days |
- 4,708 |
- 378 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 10:23am
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1629884
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Radiator
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic
- Body of water: Spinney Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: ELIOM4B32L
- Zoning: VD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Eliot
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,452
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
Estimated market value
$567,200
$539,000 - $596,000
$3,275/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $575,000-11.5%$293/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $650,000-6.5%$332/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$355/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000-9.3%$370/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listing removed | $799,500$408/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,748 +4.4% | $400,700 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $4,548 +4.7% | $371,300 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $4,344 +22.8% | $359,000 +37% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,843/mo
Principal & interest
$2230
Property taxes
$412
Home insurance
$201
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Eliot
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Eliot Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Marshwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 9/10Marshwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 mi
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