46 Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

$1,400,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 7,060 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,400,000 List Date: 8/26/2026 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Overview

Description

The Star of Hope Lodge, an extraordinary piece of Maine's architectural, artistic, and cultural history, offers a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a landmark property. Built in 1884 during the height of Vinalhaven's granite industry, this approximately 7,000-square-foot, 12-room Second Empire Victorian stands in the heart of the island village, with water views toward Vinalhaven Harbor from the front and across Carver's Pond from the back. Its mansard roof, central tower, and widow's walk recall an era when Vinalhaven granite and craftsmanship contributed to some of America's most celebrated landmarks. The Lodge's story extends beyond its architecture. For more than 40 years, renowned Pop artist Robert Indiana made the Star of Hope his home, studio, and museum--a place where he lived, worked, and created. This gives the property a direct, documented connection to a major American artist and exceptional cultural provenance. With commercial and residential possibilities, ...

Listing Details MLS# 1677850

Location Information

Street #
46
Street Name
Main
Street Type
Street
County
Knox
Town
Vinalhaven
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04863
Zip +4
3923
Leased Land
No
Book
5459
Page
67
Map
18
Lot
91
Zoning
Res/Commercial
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Full Tax Amount $
4549.3
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No
Association Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1400000

Property Information

Primary Use
General Commercial
Surveyed
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
Year Built
1884
SqFt Finished Total
7060
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.2
Road Frontage +/-
57

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
53
Water Frontage Owned
53
Water Frontage Shared
53
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Penobscot Bay & Carver's Pond
Island
Yes

Basement

Other Description
Rubble
Crawl Space
Yes
Other
Yes

Levels

Tri-Level
Yes

More Information

Location

Business District
Yes
Historic District
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey
Yes

Property Uses

Other
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Pond
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Waterfront Deep
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Steel Frame
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roof

Membrane
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Heat Fuel

K-1/Kerosene
Yes
Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

On Street
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Property Features

Location: Business District; Historic District; Near Shopping Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Pond Recreational Water: Nearby; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal Construction: Steel Frame; Wood Frame Levels: Tri-Level Property Uses: Other Basement: Crawl Space; Other Foundation Materials: Granite; Stone Exterior: Clapboard; Vinyl Siding Roof: Membrane; Shingle Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air Heat Fuel: K-1/Kerosene; Propane Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Parking: On Street Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Documents

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Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026
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