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About the Listing 1067 - 000860,005196
A truly rare offering on Great Diamond Island, 218 West Shore Drive is a year-round waterfront property where Maine island living, extraordinary history, and unforgettable sunset views converge. Part of historic Fort McKinley, a coastal defense installation constructed between 1890 and 1910 to protect Portland Harbor, the property occupies a commanding waterfront position with sweeping views toward the Portland skyline. Set on almost 3 acres with 266 feet of water frontage, and including an approved buildable house lot, it offers a meaningful connection to both the island's storied past and the surrounding seascape. The charming cottage is attached to an original mining casemate and features an inviting living area opening to a waterside patio, two bedrooms, and one bath, with the primary bedroom located within the original casemate. Additional historic structures include a renovated second bunker, currently used as a den/office and a workshop with potential for a third bedroom, as well as a rangefinder station and gun battery. Tucked along a private cove with beautiful westerly sunset views, this one-of-a-kind property offers privacy, character, and a remarkable connection to the sea. As part of the Diamond Cove Association, residents enjoy amenities including a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a bowling alley, and a basketball court. Accessible by ferry or private boat, Great Diamond Island also offers a marina, an inn, and restaurants, creating an exceptional opportunity for year-round island living just minutes from Portland.
Listing Highlights for 218 West Shore Dr
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1 Full
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Internet Access Available
- Air Cond: Heat Pump
- Heating: Electric,Propane,Direct Vent Heater,Heat Pump,Wood Stove
- Fireplaces: 1
- Floor: Concrete,Wood
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 1039
- Basement: Not Applicable
- Other: 1st Floor Bedroom,Shower,Storage,Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Abuts Conservation,Historic District,Rural,Rolling Slope,Wooded
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Zoning: residential
- Roof: Metal
- Others:
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Parking Features: Gravel
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $16,146
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: 218westshoredriveportland04109
- Tax Year: 2025
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218 West Shore Dr Portland, ME 04109
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