73 Back Shore Road

Closed 7/29/25
Closed 7/29/25
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Last Sold Price
$560,000
3 beds1,968 sqft$285/sqft
73 Back Shore Rd, Castine, ME 04421

Description

Prime location in Castine! New price - great value! Come see this delightfully sunny home located near the end of a quiet lane. The efficient floorplan allows for one floor living amid an open airy main floor with a dedicated media or office space, as well as a living dining space open to a kitchen, and with a bedroom and bath. Custom v-match wood accent walls throughout add character and Maine cottage charm. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms, an office space on the upper landing, and a large...Prime location in Castine! New price - great value! Come see this delightfully sunny home located near the end of a quiet lane. The efficient floorplan allows for one floor living amid an open airy main floor with a dedicated media or office space, as well as a living dining space open to a kitchen, and with a bedroom and bath. Custom v-match wood accent walls throughout add character and Maine cottage charm. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms, an office space on the upper landing, and a large bath. The home offers storage galore with several closets on two floors, including a massive dressing room off the primary bedroom. Private setting, but close to the village and beach. A wood burning fireplace, high efficiency boiler, wood floors downstairs, Outdoor deck and lots of established gardening space make for an ideal three-bedroom two bath home near the sea.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Haugen • Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
    P: (207)-266-5772 C: (207)-266-5772 lhaugen@saltmeadowproperties.com

Property Details for 73 Back Shore Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1599144
Days on Market
355
Taxes
$3,416 / year
HOA Fees
$300 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
0.79 AC / 34,412 SF
County
Hancock County
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Cottage
Furnished
Negotiable
Style
Contemporary, Cottage
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Rural, Shoreland
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Building Information for 73 Back Shore Road

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,412 SF

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Property Information for 73 Back Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Seasonal
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood, Subdivision
  • Page: 272
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Latitude: 44.401836
  • Longitude: -$68.81
  • Island: No
  • Water Body Type: Cove
  • Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $300.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: CAST-000002-000000-000016
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Book Number: 6271
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,416.10
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Neighborhood, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34412.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Previous appraisal
  • Roads: Association, Dead End, Gravel, Private Road, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1968.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1968.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1988
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $294.72
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Full Bath
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Full Bath, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Sunken/Raised, Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 73 Back Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1599144

$560,000—
Jul 23, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1599144

—
Aug 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1599144

$675,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1599144

$560,000
07/23/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1599144

—
08/01/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1599144

$675,000

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

Public Records for 73 Back Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$194,200Additions$189,900Total$384,100
Tax Record2025$4,148 ($346 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size34,412 SqFtCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:02 L:016

Schools near 73 Back Shore Road

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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