20 S Water St

$640,000
Last Sold Price
Beds
Baths
1,345 Sq. Ft.
$476 / Sq. Ft.
1,345
Sq. Ft.
$476
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location, location, location! A restaurant, or a retail shop, or a residence. Or a combination of them all. This delightful cape in the heart of downtown Lubec offers sweeping views of the Lubec Channel without waterfront taxes! The property is zoned as mixed use and retains its' commercial kitchen license. The first floor currently offers a retail kitchen, a workshop area with the-best-view-ever and a lovely retail space with a large handicap accessible bathroom. The second floor is ready for your...Location, location, location! A restaurant, or a retail shop, or a residence. Or a combination of them all. This delightful cape in the heart of downtown Lubec offers sweeping views of the Lubec Channel without waterfront taxes! The property is zoned as mixed use and retains its' commercial kitchen license. The first floor currently offers a retail kitchen, a workshop area with the-best-view-ever and a lovely retail space with a large handicap accessible bathroom. The second floor is ready for your renovations into its next chapter. The property conveys with commercial kitchen equipment and some additional equipment. Ample parking at the side and rear of the building. The property below is owned by the New England Aquariam and this is where the whale research vessels launch. Lubec is the easternmost town in the United States and the gateway to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. There is a public boat launch a few steps from your front door.
  1. Listed by Georgiana Kendall • Realty of Maine

Property Details for 20 South Water Street

Waterfront
No
Zoning
Mixed Use
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 10:30 AM

Property Details for 20 South Water Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1598147
Days on Market465
Taxes$1,882 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial / Mixed Use
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyWashington County

Location

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Sold By Realty of Maine

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Building Information for 20 South Water Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1890Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,276 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,119

Property Taxes

$157

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 South Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zip Code: 1143
  • Directions: From the corner of Route 1 and Route 189 in Whiting, take Route 189 into Lubec. Just before the bridge to Campobello, turn left on Water Street, #20 Water will be on your right at the far end of the street.
  • Town: Lubec
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04652
  • County: Washington
  • Geo Latitude: 44.861555
  • Geo Longitude: -66.983453
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Location:Downtown: Yes
  • Location:Water View: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Public: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Off Street, On Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 3543
  • Tax Map Number: 15
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Parcel Number: LUBE-000015-000000-000014
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,882.00
Property
Green Features
  • Green Certification:Energy Star Certified: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Building Area Total: 1345.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
  • Street Number: 20
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Year Renovated +/-: 2,010.00
  • Property Information:Total # Floors: 2.00
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Commercial
  • Property Type Label: Commercial
  • Property Sub-Type: Mixed Use
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • # Floors: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Property History for 20 South Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1598147

$640,000
Nov 6, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1598147

Jul 25, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1598147

$649,000
Jul 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1598147

$699,000
Jan 1, 2023

Expired

Maine Listings #1534968

$777,000
Jul 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1534968

$777,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1598147

$640,000
11/06/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1598147

07/25/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1598147

$649,000
07/25/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1598147

$699,000
01/01/2023

Expired

Maine Listings #1534968

$777,000
07/01/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1534968

$777,000

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

Public Records for 20 South Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$46,300Additions$76,000Total$122,300
Tax Record2024$2,324 ($194 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size4,356 SqFtCountyWASHINGTONAPNLUBE M:015 L:014

Schools near 20 South Water Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 85 Msad 19.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lubec Consolidated School
PublicPK to 8

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