Built in 1899 and set right on Main Street in Hancock, this classic colonial offers something you simply do not find every day: turn-of-the-century character, walkable small-town living, and a backyard that backs toward the Potomac River. This is not a project house. Fresh paint gives the interior a clean, updated feel, while the refreshed kitchen and updated bathrooms make the home move-in ready from day one. You still get the charm and presence of an older Main Street home, but without feeling like you are stepping into a renovation list. With over 1,500 finished square feet, the layout gives you real usable space. Four bedrooms create flexibility for family, guests, a home office, hobby space, or investment use. It is the kind of floor plan that works harder than you expect at this price point. The setting is what makes 145 E. Main Street different. You are right in the heart of Hancock, with sidewalks, shops, restaurants, and small-town convenience nearby. Then you step out back and the pace changes. Instead of backing to another tight row of homes, the property opens toward the Potomac River, giving the home a quieter, more grounded feel. At $185,000, this is a strong opportunity for a first-time buyer, an investor, or someone looking for a simpler lifestyle with space, updates, and location. A Main Street Hancock home built in 1899, updated where it matters, and back on the market only because financing fell apart. This one is ready for the next buyer. Clean. Simple. No mystery. Just opportunity.
Under contract
Price cut: $5K (6/9)
$185,000
145 E Main St, Hancock, MD 21750
4beds
1,544sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
5,400 Square Feet Lot
$185,500 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 22 days |
- 391 |
- 25 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eric Verdi 301-514-2403,
IMPACT Maryland Real Estate (240) 815-0890
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDWA2037644
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,112
- Total interior livable area: 1,544 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,544
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Street
Lot
- Size: 5,400 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2205008204
- Zoning: U
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good,Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hancock
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hancock
- Municipality: Hancock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,746
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$185,500
$176,000 - $195,000
$1,735/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $185,000$120/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDWA2037644 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$120/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2037644 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,997+0.5%$123/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2037266 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Contingent | $189,000$122/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2035026 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $189,000-5.5%$122/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2035026 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,997$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2035026 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | $199,997$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2032220 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,997+29%$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2032220 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2002478 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2021 | Sold | $155,000-6%$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2002478 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2021 | Contingent | $164,900$107/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2002478 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2021 | Price change | $164,900-5.7%$107/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2002478 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $174,900+360.3%$113/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDWA2002478 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2021 | Sold | $38,000-9.5%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $42,000$27/sqft |
Source: Nash Homes Real Estate, LLC. #MDWA176496 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,114 -17% | $121,700 +30.2% |
| 2024 | $1,342 +43.2% | $93,500 +43.2% |
| 2023 | $937 | $65,300 |
| 2022 | $937 -1.4% | $65,300 |
| 2021 | $950 -3.1% | $65,300 -3.1% |
| 2020 | $981 | $67,400 |
| 2019 | $981 | $67,400 |
| 2018 | $981 +20% | $67,400 |
| 2017 | $817 +37.5% | $67,400 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $594 | $66,567 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $594 | $65,733 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $594 | $64,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,900 -18.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,600 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,620 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,620 -3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,220 +16.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $70,342 +20.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,466 +25.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,590 +2.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,416 +2.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,243 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,070 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $41,950 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 21750
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hancock Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Hancock Middle Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Washington County Public Schools
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