7 Basket Island

1,255 Sq. Ft.
$378 / Sq. Ft.
1,255
Sq. Ft.
$378
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a true Maine island cottage! Step back in time and into all the charm and character that this antique waterfront cottage has to offer. Situated on Basket Island in Wood Island Harbor, the cottage can be accessed by boat or by driving across the sandbar at low tide. Gas lamps, weathered shingles and thin curtains billowing in the salty breeze-- if these images spark joy in you, this summer retreat is worth a visit. With a sizeable footprint, there is also plenty of potential...Rare opportunity to own a true Maine island cottage! Step back in time and into all the charm and character that this antique waterfront cottage has to offer. Situated on Basket Island in Wood Island Harbor, the cottage can be accessed by boat or by driving across the sandbar at low tide. Gas lamps, weathered shingles and thin curtains billowing in the salty breeze-- if these images spark joy in you, this summer retreat is worth a visit. With a sizeable footprint, there is also plenty of potential to create a modern summer home on this spectacular site. Please help us respect the quiet and privacy of the other islanders. Showings are strictly by appointment only.
  1. Listed by Peter McPheeters • OceanView Properties
  2. Listed by Anne McPheeters • OceanView Properties

Property Details for 7 Basket Island

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Cottage
Garage
No
Zoning
CR
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 08/01/2025 01:34 PM

Property Details for 7 Basket Island

StatusClosed
MLS #1623282
Days on Market12
Taxes$5,276 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyYork County

Location

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Building Information for 7 Basket Island

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

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$2,755 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,315

Property Taxes

$440

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7 Basket Island

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Wood Island Harbor, Saco Bay
  • Directions: Call listing office.
  • Town: Biddeford
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04005
  • County: York
  • Geo Latitude: 43.455554
  • Geo Longitude: -70.360843
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Other Location: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 60.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 60.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 15468
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: BIDD-000010-000000-000007
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,276.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:None: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1255.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1255.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 7
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .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: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: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1880
Utilities
  • Electric: No Electric
  • Sewer: Perc Test On File, Septic Design Available, Septic Needed
  • Water Source: Private
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Not Applicable
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: No Heat System
  • Room Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .10
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 7 Basket Island

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1623282

$475,000
Jun 2, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1623282

Jun 1, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1623282

May 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623282

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1623282

$475,000
06/02/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1623282

06/01/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1623282

05/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1623282

$450,000

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

Public Records for 7 Basket Island

Taxable ValueLand$339,900Additions$31,600Total$371,500
Tax Record2025$5,550 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,255 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,255 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningCRCountyYORKAPNBIDD M:10 L:7

Schools near 7 Basket Island

This home is within Biddeford Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 2
Public - 3 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Biddeford Primary School
Public1 to 2

Biddeford Intermediate School
Public3 to 4

Biddeford Middle School
Public5 to 8

Biddeford High School
Public9 to 12

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