46 Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

$1,400,000
Property Type: Residential 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# 1677851

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

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
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4549.3
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1400000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
12
Furniture
Unfurnished
Color
Cream/Off White
Year Built
1884
SqFt Finished Above Grade
7060
SqFt Finished Total
7060
SqFt Source
Builder
Other Source of Square Footage
Other
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.2
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
57
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
Total Baths
0
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

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

More Information

Levels

Tri-Level
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Location

Business District
Yes
Historic District
Yes
Intown
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Roads

Public
Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access
Yes
Near Airport
Yes
Public Transport Access
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey
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

View

Scenic
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

Style

Mansard
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Driveway

Common
Yes

Basement Entry

Doghouse
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
First

Other Room 2

Other Room 2
Yes
Other Room 2 Level
First

Other Room 3

Other Room 3
Yes
Other Room 3 Level
First

Other Room 4

Other Room 4
Yes
Other Room 4 Level
First

Other Room 5

Other Room 5
Yes
Other Room 5 Level
First

Other Room 6

Other Room 6
Yes
Other Room 6 Level
First

Other Room 7

Other Room 7
Yes
Other Room 7 Level
First

Other Room 8

Other Room 8
Yes
Other Room 8 Level
First

Other Room 9

Other Room 9
Yes
Other Room 9 Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Sidewalks Location: Business District; Historic District; Intown; Near Shopping Roads: Public Transportation: Deep Water Access; Near Airport; Public Transport Access Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Pond Recreational Water: Nearby; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Style: Mansard; Victorian Levels: Tri-Level Construction: Steel Frame; Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Other Basement Entry: Doghouse; Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Stone Roof: Membrane; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Vinyl Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air Heat Fuel: K-1/Kerosene; Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Common Parking: On Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Other Room First
Other Room 2 First
Other Room 3 First
Other Room 4 First
Other Room 5 First
Other Room 6 First
Other Room 7 First
Other Room 8 First
Other Room 9 First
Other Room First
Other Room 9 First
Other Room First

Documents

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