Live, Work & Thrive in the Heart of Cornish!
Welcome to The Ayer House, a beautifully restored 1811 Colonial just steps from the vibrant Cornish Village—famous for its charming antique shops, restaurants, and small-town charm (named one of Downeast Magazine's Top Maine Towns!).
This iconic home blends historic elegance with modern updates, featuring newly renovated bathrooms and a stylish kitchen, all while preserving original character—wide pine floors, handcrafted trim, fireplaces, and classic period details throughout spacious rooms. Brand new Boiler for BBHW.
With its prime in-town location and flexible Village Center zoning, the possibilities are endless—make this your dream home, open a shop, or do both! The attached carriage house ell, once an antique and gift shop, offers even more space for creative or commercial use.
Whether you're looking to settle into a timeless home or launch your next venture in a thriving community, this property is your opportunity to Live, Work, and Play in historic Cornish
Active
$395,000
74 Main Street, Cornish, ME 04020
3beds
2,750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1811
1.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic eleganceModern updatesSpacious roomsNewly renovated bathroomsClassic period detailsStylish kitchenOriginal character
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 07, 2025 at 11:33pm
Listed by:
Maine Real Estate Experts YvonneSellsMaine@gmail.com
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1625470

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Parlor
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Breakfast Nook
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Interior,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,750
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Wooded, Historic District, City Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: CNSHMU04L003
- Zoning: Village Center Dist
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1811
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cornish
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,842
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
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