As Maine faces mounting development pressure along its prized coastline, one recent transaction is setting a powerful precedent. Williams Realty Partners, Maine’s top-performing real estate team, successfully led the $5.5 million sale of a prominent coastal estate on Gerrish Island, while simultaneously guiding the donation of more than 17 acres of ecologically significant shoreline and forestry to the Kittery Land Trust conservation. The result is a landmark win for both legacy-minded landowners and the future of Maine’s coast.

This historic property has been in the same family for generations, with roots stretching back to the early 1900s. It began when three sisters settled on different parcels of the island, each bound by their family to stay within 15 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. While the land’s legacy is rich in history, this sale was all about the future. When the owner decided it was time to plan for the property’s future, they needed strategic partners who could help them maximize the financial, emotional, and philanthropic impact of their next chapter. That’s where Williams Realty Partners stepped in.

“This wasn’t just about selling a property,” said Troy Williams, Owner of Williams Realty Partners. “Our team was brought in to help navigate a complex journey, valuing the land, structuring a high-impact charitable donation, and marketing a listing that wasn’t just defined by square footage, but by its legacy.”

Over the course of three years, Williams Realty Partners worked closely with the seller, tax and legal advisors, and a charitable land trust to orchestrate a donation strategy that maximized tax benefits while preserving the most ecologically valuable portions of the property.

“Landowners with significant acreage often don’t realize the charitable tools available to them,” said Williams. “Our role is to guide them through legacy planning, strategic positioning, and the right real estate approach to meet their goals.”

This sale exemplifies how expert real estate guidance can do more than secure a top-dollar transaction, it can create lasting impact. By aligning financial strategy, legacy planning, and conservation values, Williams Realty Partners delivered a solution that honored both the property's history and its future. As landowners across Maine navigate how best to preserve what matters most, this landmark transaction stands as a blueprint for what’s possible when purpose and real estate work in tandem.

About Williams Realty Partners

Williams Realty Partners is an award-winning real estate team based in Southern Maine and serving clients across ME, NH, and MA. With a focus on strategic marketing, client-first service, and regional expertise, the team has become a trusted leader in the Seacoast real estate market. Williams Realty Partners operates under Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains, part of the Keller Williams international network. www.williamsrealtypartners.com

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Guiding complex legacy planning, high-value sales, and conservation outcomes along Maine’s iconic shoreline.