68 Back Shore Road
68 Back Shore Road
Castine, ME 04421
$799,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
1,736 Sq. Ft.
$460 / Sq. Ft.
1,736
Sq. Ft.
$460
per Sq. Ft.
Description
CASTINE: 68 Backshore Road: This light filled year round water front cottage has an open floor plan with lots of windows overlooking picturesque views of Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay. The house has a unique floor plan which offers private spaces up and down throughout the home and some unique artistic features. The living, dining and kitchen area flow nicely and have lots of windows and doors with access to the spacious waterside deck. From inside or outside, one can enjoy the natural setting...CASTINE: 68 Backshore Road: This light filled year round water front cottage has an open floor plan with lots of windows overlooking picturesque views of Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay. The house has a unique floor plan which offers private spaces up and down throughout the home and some unique artistic features. The living, dining and kitchen area flow nicely and have lots of windows and doors with access to the spacious waterside deck. From inside or outside, one can enjoy the natural setting and scenic views of trees, gardens and the cove. The primary suite is on the top floor with a landing that is currently used as an office space, bedroom with high ceilings and doors to private balcony, full bath with separate water closet. House has had many improvements over the recent years and is in move-in condition, complete with automatic generator. A list of furnishings to convey is available to interested parties. Backshore Road is a private dead end lane which offers the perfect setting for reflection and relaxation. Priced well: $849,000
Closing date is flexible. Occupancy October 2024
Closing date is flexible. Occupancy October 2024
- Listed by Karen Koos • Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
Property Details for 68 Back Shore Road
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesCove, Bay
ArchitecturalStyleContemporary, Cottage
Garage Spaces1.00
GarageYes
ZoningShorelands
ViewScenic
Subdivision NameBackshore Road Association
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/24/2024 01:51 PM
Property Details for 68 Back Shore Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1583356 |
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Taxes | $5,900 / year |
| HOA Fees | $200 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF |
| County | Hancock County |
Location
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Building Information for 68 Back Shore Road
Stories-Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Payment Calculator
$4,869 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,360
Property Taxes
$492
HOA Dues
$17
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Property Information for 68 Back Shore Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay
- Zip Code: 3225
- Town: Castine
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04421
- County: Hancock
- Geo Latitude: 44.401708
- Geo Longitude: -68.808898
- Road Frontage Type: Private
- Tax Lot: 12
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Near Country Club: Yes
- Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 100.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 100.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 4289
- Tax Map Number: 2
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: CAST-000002-000000-000012
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,900.00
School Information
- School District: Castine Public Schools
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mreis/1583356
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 288.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1448.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.5
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1736.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 68
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Gray
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- 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:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Documents Available: Deed Public Access, Plot Plan Public Access
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1968
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- 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
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
- Room Total: 5
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Basement
Room 5
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 68 Back Shore Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 68 Back Shore Road
Taxable ValueLand$360,500Additions$139,500Total$500,000
Tax Record2023$5,900 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:02 L:012
Schools near 68 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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