This is the one buyers are constantly searching for and rarely find -- an absolutely delightful single level cottage tucked away on a quiet street just two blocks from the water and an easy stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, and the waterfront.
Full of charm and easy living, this inviting home offers two bedrooms, an updated kitchen and bath, convenient first floor laundry, and bright comfortable spaces designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The full dry basement provides exceptional storage and plenty of room for hobbies, gear, or future possibilities.
Outside, the beautifully maintained corner lot feels like a private retreat, complete with a fenced backyard, off street parking, a wonderful 10 x 16 workshop with electricity and built in benches, plus an additional garden shed for even more storage.
Properties like this are becoming increasingly hard to find: A quiet neighborhood setting, true one floor living, walkability to town, and the water just around the corner. Whether you are downsizing, searching for the perfect Maine cottage, simplifying life, or looking for a smart investment opportunity, this home offers the rare combination of charm, convenience, and location that everyone wants.
Active
Price cut: $15K (5/26)
$385,000
5 Jefferson Street, Rockland, ME 04841
2beds
924sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$369,500 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single level cottageFenced backyardPrivate retreatBright comfortable spacesTrue one floor livingUpdated kitchenConvenient first floor laundry
- 148 days |
- 559 |
- 32 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The New England Real Estate Company, LLC lisadg@thenewenglandreco.com
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1651653
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 924
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 924
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: ROCDM014DL09000
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rockland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,400
- Date on market: 2/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$369,500
$351,000 - $388,000
$1,697/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $385,000-3.8%$417/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+20.5%$433/sqft |
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| 8/25/2022 | Sold | $332,000+0.9%$359/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Pending sale | $329,000$356/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Contingent | $329,000$356/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $329,000$356/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Pending sale | $329,000$356/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Price change | $329,000-4.6%$356/sqft |
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| 6/9/2022 | Price change | $345,000-3.9%$373/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $359,000+277.9%$389/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Sold | $95,000-2.1%$103/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Pending sale | $97,000$105/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Price change | $97,000-19.2%$105/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000$130/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Pending sale | $120,000$130/sqft |
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| 10/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000+71.7%$130/sqft |
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| 2/22/2010 | Listing removed | $69,900$76/sqft |
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| 2/13/2010 | Price change | $69,900-10.3%$76/sqft |
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| 1/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $77,900-8.4%$84/sqft |
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| 9/12/2009 | Listing removed | $85,000$92/sqft |
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| 9/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $85,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,864 +0.8% | $117,000 |
| 2023 | $2,840 +0.5% | $117,000 +0.4% |
| 2022 | $2,827 +7.4% | $116,500 |
| 2020 | $2,633 +14.3% | $116,500 +25.3% |
| 2019 | $2,303 +7.3% | $93,000 |
| 2018 | $2,146 +3.6% | $93,000 |
| 2017 | $2,072 +2.6% | $93,000 |
| 2016 | $2,020 +2.4% | $93,000 |
| 2015 | $1,972 +5.2% | $93,000 |
| 2014 | $1,875 +3.3% | $93,000 |
| 2013 | $1,815 +3.9% | $93,000 |
| 2011 | $1,747 +9.2% | $93,000 |
| 2009 | $1,600 -2.3% | $93,000 |
| 2008 | $1,637 +0.6% | $93,000 |
| 2006 | $1,628 | $93,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04841
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Oceanside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 3/10Oceanside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Knox County
- Rockland
- 04841
- 5 Jefferson Street
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