53 Water Street

Closed 10/11/19
Closed 10/11/19
53 Water Street
Porch
Waterside patio
53 Water Street kitchen
Kitchen to dining
Harbor views
53 Water Street
Water views
Living room area
Living room
Sitting area
Stairs
Master
Master sitting area
Hallway bath
Bath
Small bedroom
Lower level
Lower level bedroom
Bedroom
Waterside patio area
Patio
53 Exterior 2
Generator
Last Sold Price
$608,000
3 beds900 sqft$676/sqft
53 Water St, Castine, ME 04421

Description

CASTINE HARBOR: Cozy year round cottage right on the harbor with water views from every room. Open f floor plan on main level with well designed kitchen, dining area and living room. Up top are two bedrooms and a hallway bath. Lower level has two bedrooms, bath with tub/shower, laundry and storage area. Waterside bulkhead has room for patio furniture and grill. Great spot for launching a kayak.. Recent improvements include waterside bulkhead, propane furnace and automatic generator. Very close to...CASTINE HARBOR: Cozy year round cottage right on the harbor with water views from every room. Open f floor plan on main level with well designed kitchen, dining area and living room. Up top are two bedrooms and a hallway bath. Lower level has two bedrooms, bath with tub/shower, laundry and storage area. Waterside bulkhead has room for patio furniture and grill. Great spot for launching a kayak.. Recent improvements include waterside bulkhead, propane furnace and automatic generator. Very close to yacht club and downtown shops and restaurants. $639,000
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2019 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 53 Water Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1430512
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$3,280 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1840
Lot Size
0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
County
Hancock County
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shorelands
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Building Information for 53 Water Street

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

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Property Information for 53 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Page: 181
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 44.39031
  • Longitude: -$68.79
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 35.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $35.00
  • Water Body Type: Harbor
  • Water Body Name: Castine Harbor
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 52
  • Tax Book Number: 2955
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,280.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2613.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 900.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1840
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $1,065.00
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • # Full Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Direct Vent Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 53 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1430512

$608,000—
Sep 11, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1430512

—
Aug 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1430512

$639,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1430512

$608,000
09/11/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1430512

—
08/19/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1430512

$639,000

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Public Records for 53 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$280,200Additions$148,400Total$428,600
Tax Record2025$4,629 ($386 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size2,614 SqFtCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:21 L:052

Schools near 53 Water Street

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

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$608,000
3
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47,916
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