86 Water St

2,474 Sq. Ft.
$297 / Sq. Ft.
2,474
Sq. Ft.
$297
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Overlooking Castine Harbor, walking distance to town amenities. This Water Street home sits above the harbor with views of the anchorage, Smiths Cove, and Brooksville in the distance. The living room takes in the view, and has a wood stove, opening into a small study. There is a dining room, and kitchen with water view breakfast nook. To the rear of the house is a room that has been used as a fourth bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an interior entry to the garage. The second-floor features two...Overlooking Castine Harbor, walking distance to town amenities. This Water Street home sits above the harbor with views of the anchorage, Smiths Cove, and Brooksville in the distance. The living room takes in the view, and has a wood stove, opening into a small study. There is a dining room, and kitchen with water view breakfast nook. To the rear of the house is a room that has been used as a fourth bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an interior entry to the garage. The second-floor features two bedrooms and a full bath on the front of the house. The primary suite offers a large bedroom with ample space for a sitting area, a high ceiling, built-in shelving, heat pump, walk-in closet, and large bath with a radiant heated floor. The house was renovated, and enlarged in 2010-2011. Most of the first-floor windows were recently replaced. Summer and winter rental history
  1. Listed by Medan de Raat • De Raat Realty

Property Details for 86 Water Street

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Cottage, New Englander
Garage Spaces
1.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
Village II
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 08/22/2025 01:16 PM

Property Details for 86 Water Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1625911
Days on Market22
Taxes$6,074 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1894
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Sold By Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

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Building Information for 86 Water Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$4,084 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,577

Property Taxes

$506

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 86 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Castine
  • Zip Code: 3018
  • Town: Castine
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04421
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.391762
  • Geo Longitude: -68.793721
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Inside Entrance
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 7107
  • Tax Map Number: 24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: CAST-000024-000000-000046
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,074.00
Property
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:LED Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Low E Windows: Yes
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Heat Pump: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2474.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2474.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 86
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: Gray
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Deed
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Road Front Other Source: Public Record
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Previous disclosure
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Other: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1894
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Other Equipment: DSL, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:1 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Crawl Space, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 86 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625911

$734,000
Jul 1, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1625911

Jun 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625911

$749,000
Mar 12, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500
Dec 26, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500
Jun 21, 2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$849,500
May 29, 2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$884,000
Apr 1, 2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$899,000
Mar 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1583892

$925,000
Mar 26, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1410790

$555,000
Jan 8, 2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1410790

Apr 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1410790

$679,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625911

$734,000
07/01/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1625911

06/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625911

$749,000
03/12/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500
12/26/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500
06/21/2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$849,500
05/29/2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$884,000
04/01/2024

Price Change

Maine Listings #1583892

$899,000
03/11/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1583892

$925,000
03/26/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1410790

$555,000
01/08/2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1410790

04/19/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1410790

$679,000

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

Public Records for 86 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$431,700Additions$207,700Total$639,400
Tax Record2025$6,906 ($576 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:24 L:046

Schools near 86 Water Street

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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