145 E Main Street
Hancock, MD 21750

$189,997

Beds: 4
Baths: 2 full
Sq. Feet: 1544
MLS ID: MDWA2037266
Subdivision: HANCOCK
School Dist: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Back on the market through no fault of the sellers or the home. The previous buyer’s financing fell through at the last minute, after the sellers had already completed the agreed-upon home inspection repairs. That means this should be a clean, straightforward opportunity for the next buyer. 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 $189,997, 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. View this listing at: http://elainebierly.com/mls=MDWA2037266

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  • School District: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed May 27, 2026


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