164 W Main St
Description
Looking for a HIGHLY VISABLE & TURNKEY, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in Mid Coast Maine? For the first time in two decades, PENOBSCOT BOOKS & ASIAN ANTIQUES is available for sale. Property consists of 1.5 A. with 374' of frontage on busy, yet scenic, US RT 1. Structure is over 4,100. square feet including ground floor galleries FULLY STOCKED; COLLECTIONS encompass 20,000 books and 1600 ARTWORK PIECES. The Asian Collection alone comprises 1,200 pieces, including a remarkable range of Japanese Imari porcelain,...Looking for a HIGHLY VISABLE & TURNKEY, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in Mid Coast Maine? For the first time in two decades, PENOBSCOT BOOKS & ASIAN ANTIQUES is available for sale. Property consists of 1.5 A. with 374' of frontage on busy, yet scenic, US RT 1. Structure is over 4,100. square feet including ground floor galleries FULLY STOCKED; COLLECTIONS encompass 20,000 books and 1600 ARTWORK PIECES. The Asian Collection alone comprises 1,200 pieces, including a remarkable range of Japanese Imari porcelain, Hibachi, statuary, kimonos and obi sashes, scrolls, and Chinese blue and white porcelain. Additionally, there are hundreds of pieces of art and sculpture from the American West, bronzes, and sacred pieces. A magnificent collection of books and monographs on fine art, architecture, poetry, Zen and Western Religion complement the artwork, making this an amazing opportunity. (Previous articles note that this shop contained quite possibly the most extensive inventory of Japanese Imari Porcelain in New England.) Shop includes all custom-built ins and custom bookcases, and locked, lit display cases, a fully stocked packing room with custom counters and drawers. Two half baths. New modern security system with cameras. On the second floor there are five rooms comprising a comfortable 2-bedroom apartment with fully equipped eat-in kitchen and island opening into the living room, full 4-piece bath with large linen closet, spacious laundry with built-in storage and plentiful closets and storage space throughout. Amenities include city water, ample off-street, private paved parking lot, freshly painted exterior and window boxes at front of shop. Work, and live comfortably upstairs, all under the same roof! Equitably priced. Visit today!
- Listed by Kenneth Kupferman • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Property Details for 164 West Main Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleCape Cod
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
Zoningcommercial
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2025 08:02 AM
Property Details for 164 West Main Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1635895 |
| Days on Market | 144 |
| Taxes | $6,549 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF |
| County | Waldo County |
Location
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Building Information for 164 West Main Street
Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,933 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,387
Property Taxes
$546
HOA Dues
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Property Information for 164 West Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 3513
- Directions: From Belfast: US Rt. 1 North. Property on right at corner of US RT. 1 and Portside Lane about 1 1/2 miles before downtown Searsport.
- Town: Searsport
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04974
- County: Waldo
- Geo Latitude: 44.446802
- Geo Longitude: -68.934117
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Tax Lot: 9A B1
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 2664
- Tax Map Number: 1
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: SEAP-000001-000000-000009-A000000-B1
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,549.00
School Information
- School District: RSU 20
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3100.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.5
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3100.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 65340.0
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Street Number: 164
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 12.00
- Property Information:Acreage Other Source: survey sketch
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 2.00
- Property Information:Color: yellow
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Seller
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 2.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: plus 1300 sq. ft.-3 season
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1986
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Metal, Pitched
Interior Features
- Basement: None, Not Applicable
- Flooring: Carpet
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Laundry Features: Built-Ins
- Room Total: 12
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.20
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 8.5
- Room Level: Second
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 5
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 11.5
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Other Room 2
- Room Level: First
Room 8
- Room Type: Other Room 3
- Room Level: First
Room 9
- Room Type: Other Room 4
- Room Level: First
Room 10
- Room Type: Other Room 5
- Room Level: First
Room 11
- Room Type: Other Room 6
- Room Level: First
Room 12
- Room Type: Other Room 7
- Room Level: First
Property History for 164 West Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1635895 | $695,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1635895 | $695,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 164 West Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$60,800Additions$225,200Total$286,000
Tax Record2024$6,549 ($546 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size67,082 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWALDOAPNSEAP M:001 L:009-A&B1
Schools near 164 West Main Street
This home is within Regional School Unit 20.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Searsport Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Searsport District Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Searsport District High School Public9 to 12 |
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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