Last Sold Price
4 beds2,700 sqft$263/sqft
26 Back Shore Rd, Castine, ME 04421

Description

CASTINE: Year-round 4 bedroom Beach house on the Backshore with amazing sunsets and views over Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay! Current owners added top floor dormers creating 2 spacious water side bedrooms and added a second full bath on the top floor. Third large bedroom also on top floor. First floor features formal living room, kitchen, dining/family room with fireplace and access to the porch area. first floor bedroom, hallway bath and laundry. Attached one car garage. Other recent improvements...CASTINE: Year-round 4 bedroom Beach house on the Backshore with amazing sunsets and views over Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay! Current owners added top floor dormers creating 2 spacious water side bedrooms and added a second full bath on the top floor. Third large bedroom also on top floor. First floor features formal living room, kitchen, dining/family room with fireplace and access to the porch area. first floor bedroom, hallway bath and laundry. Attached one car garage. Other recent improvements include: dishwasher, new screens in porch, and new stairs to private beach. Located on a private lane not far from all village amenities. Buy now and enjoy all summer. Buy now and enjoy all summer $725,000.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/06/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen Koos • Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
    P: (207)-266-2134 C: (207)-266-2134 saltmead@gmail.com

Property Details for 26 Back Shore Road

Status
MLS #
1519736
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$5,608 / year
HOA Fees
$400 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shorelands

Location

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Sold By Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

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Building Information for 26 Back Shore Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$4,110 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,609

Property Taxes

$467

HOA Dues

$33

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Property Information for 26 Back Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • Page: 221
  • Latitude: 44.399104
  • Longitude: -$68.81
  • Water Frontage Owned: 100.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed, Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $100.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove, River
  • Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $400.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Lot: 3A
  • Tax Book Number: 5687
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,607.66
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
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Site: Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2700.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2700.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1985
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $268.52
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 26 Back Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1519736

$710,000
Jun 3, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491539782

$710,000
Apr 20, 2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1519736

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1519736

$710,000
06/03/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491539782

$710,000
04/20/2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1519736

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

Public Records for 26 Back Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$475,800Additions$286,900Total$762,700
Tax Record2025$8,237 ($686 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:02 L:003-A

Schools near 26 Back Shore Road

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

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