Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
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, the Lodge offers its next owner the chance to reimagine its future while respecting its remarkable past. A significant 2020-2022 stabilization project addressed structural needs, water and pest intrusion, and three of the building's four exterior walls. Documentation of completed and recommended future work is available. Lighting and architectural details have been preserved. The Star of Hope Foundation, which supports artists and cultural initiatives in Maine and on Vinalhaven, is selling the property. Few properties combine architecture, history, art, and place in quite this way. Whether considered for residential or commercial use, or as a legacy or institutional asset, the Star of Hope offers something increasingly rare: the chance to own an important piece of Maine and American art history, preserve it, and give this landmark new life and purpose.
Courtesy: Davidson Realty
207-863-2200
Bring something new to Main Street! Here is an opportunity to transform a substantial mixed-use property into something truly meaningful for Vinalhaven--while creating multiple avenues for income. With approximately 4,500 square feet, the ground floor is currently divided into multiple rooms, many separated by non-load-bearing walls, offering the flexibility to easily reconfigure the space to suit a variety of uses. One compelling possibility is 'Vinalhaven Hall'--a flexible gathering place for the island. The space could host community events, lectures, small music performances, intimate movie nights, workshops, wellness activities, private gatherings, and more. It could also fill an important community need as a welcoming place for young people to gather after school, on weekends, and during school breaks. With the right vision, even small gatherings and recurring community events could make this a place the island uses and enjoys throughout the year. Two residential units--a one-bedroom on the first floor and a two-bedroom on the second--provide an important income component and add flexibility for an owner-occupant, investor, or entrepreneur. With its Main Street presence, generous square footage, and adaptable layout, the property offers the bones, scale, and flexibility to become something distinctive for Vinalhaven while supporting a range of potential income streams. Whether envisioned as a community gathering space, creative hub, flexible commercial property, or a thoughtful combination of uses, this is a property with the room to become something of its own. With the right vision, this could become more than a commercial property--it could become a place where the island gathers, connects, and comes together.
Courtesy: Davidson Realty
207-863-2200
Fantastic opportunity to own a 48' wharf, mooring, and 16'x20' workshop in Carver's Harbor! The property has been very well maintained and includes recent improvements such as an expanded wharf, crushed granite, new timber foundation support and pressure treated wood around the building's perimeter. Fishermen and recreational boaters alike will enjoy the convenient village location with tidal access at 1/4+ tide for small boats and 1/2+ tide for larger boats. The wharf is a fun place for cook outs, lobster bakes, and enjoying the Fourth of July parade! The one story building is electrified and heated and could be expanded vertically with a permit. Zoned for marine related trades and activities, not for residential living. A fantastic opportunity for a fisherman, artist, writer, or anyone desiring waterfront access.
Courtesy: Davidson Realty
207-863-2200
An incredible opportunity to own a historic mixed-use Main Street building with original period details and ocean-view living! The simple iconic 1880s architecture includes a dark commercial front with two large south facing windows and a welcoming step in door. Inside is a light filled space with original apothecary shelving, embossed tin ceiling, maple floors, wood moldings, bar, and banquette seating. The north side of the first floor has a commercial kitchen, last used 5+ years ago. All equipment is included, with no warranties. Two rental apartments on the upper floors provide additional income. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms/1 bath, plus outside living space with ocean views. This is an exciting opportunity to own an income generating property with a very desirable first floor commercial space full of original details! (See MLS#1641824 for Residential Listing).
Vinalhaven is located in Maine. Vinalhaven, Maine has a population of 991. Vinalhaven is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 14.67% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.74%.
The median household income in Vinalhaven, Maine is $76,979. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,399 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Vinalhaven is 63.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 74.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.2 inches per year, with 57.7 inches of snow per year.
