1596 Castine Rd

1,960 Sq. Ft.
$311 / Sq. Ft.
1,960
Sq. Ft.
$311
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sited high-and-dry overlooking Penobscot Bay, this late mid-century raised ranch enjoys unparalleled views, amazing sunsets, and even a private gravel beach. Complete with its own elevator, this spacious home provides ample area for living and entertaining. A wood burning fireplace, exposed brick, and built-in cabinets add to the modern aesthetic. Other amenities include a large woodshop/ garage, mini split heat pumps, an automatic standby generator, a heat pump water heater, an elevator room (could...Sited high-and-dry overlooking Penobscot Bay, this late mid-century raised ranch enjoys unparalleled views, amazing sunsets, and even a private gravel beach. Complete with its own elevator, this spacious home provides ample area for living and entertaining. A wood burning fireplace, exposed brick, and built-in cabinets add to the modern aesthetic. Other amenities include a large woodshop/ garage, mini split heat pumps, an automatic standby generator, a heat pump water heater, an elevator room (could be 5th bedroom) and an office. Located close to Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Blue Hill, and Bucksport.
  1. Listed by Stefan Blanchard • First Light Realty
    P: (207)-460-5102 C: (207)-460-5102 stefan@firstlightrealty.com

Property Details for 1596 Castine Road

Architectural Style
Raised Ranch
Style
Raised Ranch
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland
LISTING CLOSED: 10/02/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1596 Castine Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1610173
Days on Market190
Taxes$5,358 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size2.12 AC / 92,347 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Building Information for 1596 Castine Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size2.12 AC / 92,347 SF

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$3,542 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,095

Property Taxes

$447

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1596 Castine Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 114
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Coming from Castine, property is 0.7 miles past the New Road on the left. Coming from Orland, property is about 1.1 miles after the Penobscot town line on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.4846
  • Longitude: -$68.78
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 266.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $266.00
  • Water Body Type: Ocean, River
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot River (Atlantic Ocean)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 063
  • Tax Book Number: 7344
  • Tax Map Number: 09
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,358.35
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.12
  • Lot Size Area: 2.12
  • Lot Size Source: Seller
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 92347.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 83.27
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1160.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 1960.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: Partial
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1970
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $559.48
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Heat Pump
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Elevator Passenger
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • # Half Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Elevator Passenger
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 10.11
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 15.7
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 11.4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 9.1
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 98.0
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 83.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10.4
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 10.8
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 13.7
  • Dining Room Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Width: 10.2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 12.8
  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Width: 7.11
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 23.7
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 12.1
  • Living Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Length: 9.1
  • Office Level: Basement
  • Office Width: 8.5
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1596 Castine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1610173

$609,000
Nov 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1610173

$725,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1610173

$609,000
11/25/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1610173

$725,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1596 Castine Road

Taxable ValueLand$429,900Additions$175,500Total$605,400
Tax Record2025$5,757 ($480 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtStories1Lot Size113,256 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970CountyHANCOCKAPNPNBS M:09 L:63

Schools near 1596 Castine Road

This home is within Penobscot Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Penobscot Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1596 Castine Road, Penobscot, ME 04476
$609,000
4
1,960
92,347
1
2,415
78,408
5
1.5
1,254
165,528
$750,000
2
1,957
126,324
47,916
2,128
43,560

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