Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,663 sqft

26 Palmer Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.84 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$436/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Experience the beauty of waterfront living at this year-round retreat on Westport Island, offering 238 feet of owned frontage along the picturesque Back River. Perfectly positioned with western exposure, this well-maintained home captures breathtaking sunsets and glowing golden hour views from nearly every angle -- whether relaxing on the oversized waterfront deck or enjoying the peaceful setting from your private dock. Designed for comfort and effortless coastal living, the home features a desirable...Experience the beauty of waterfront living at this year-round retreat on Westport Island, offering 238 feet of owned frontage along the picturesque Back River. Perfectly positioned with western exposure, this well-maintained home captures breathtaking sunsets and glowing golden hour views from nearly every angle -- whether relaxing on the oversized waterfront deck or enjoying the peaceful setting from your private dock. Designed for comfort and effortless coastal living, the home features a desirable first-floor primary suite complete with water views, direct access to the deck, a walk-in closet, and an en suite bath. The open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light and enhanced by cathedral ceilings and a cozy wood-burning fireplace insert, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere year-round. Seamless indoor and outdoor living makes entertaining easy, with a spacious deck ideal for grilling, dining, or simply unwinding while overlooking the river at sunset. Additional conveniences include first-floor laundry and a thoughtful layout that makes both everyday living and seasonal getaways effortless. Ideally located just 10 minutes to downtown Wiscasset, 15 minutes to downtown Bath, and 20 minutes to downtown Damariscotta, this waterfront property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. This move-in ready home is ready to be enjoyed from day one -- just in time for summer on the Maine coast.
  • Listed by: Joi Kressbach 207.838.1865 joi@jkressbach.com • Blue Lobster Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1664734
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$4,345 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,870

Property Taxes

$475

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 26 Palmer Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,697 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded, Dock, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Tidal
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 1.84 AC / 80,150 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Page: 201-204 & 270
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Latitude: 43.959493
  • Longitude: -$69.68
  • Water Frontage Owned: 238.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $238.00
  • Water Body Type: Ocean, River
  • Water Body Name: Back
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: WPRR-000006-000000-000075
  • Tax Lot: 75
  • Tax Book Number: 4751 & 4998
  • Tax Map Number: 6
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,697.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Inside Entrance
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Inside Entrance
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.84
  • Lot Size Area: 1.84
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 80150.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Matterport measurement
  • Roads: Dead End
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Tree Growth: false
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1663.0
  • Building Area Total: 1663.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Year Built: 1988
Building Features
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $478.05
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Main Level, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Central Vacuum, Generator, Internet Access Available
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Generator, Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Heat Stove
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 26 Palmer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1664734

$725,000—
Jun 25, 2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1664734

—
May 31, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1664734

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1664734

$725,000
06/25/2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1664734

—
05/31/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1664734

$795,000

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

Public Records for 26 Palmer Road

Taxable Value

Land

$376,118

Additions

$294,164
Total$670,282

Tax Record

2025

$5,697 ($475 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,244 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,244 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

80,150 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1988

Year Renovated

1988

County

LINCOLN

APN

WPRR M:06 L:000075

Schools near 26 Palmer Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 12.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - 11 to 12
Private - K to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Whitefield Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
Private11 to 12

Wiscasset Christian Academy
PrivateK to 12

Center For Teaching & Learning
PrivateK 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: 26 Palmer Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
$725,000
3
1,663
80,150
$650,000
3
2,452
46,173
$459,000
3
1,680
37,026
–
2
1.5
4,012
65,340
–
1
2
1,569
196,020
–
1
–
1,652
32,670

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