73 Back Shore Rd

Castine, ME 04421

$560,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,968 Sq. Ft.
$285 / Sq. Ft.
1,968
Sq. Ft.
$285
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/29/25
Closed 7/29/25
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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.
  1. Listed by Lisa Haugen • Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Property Details for 73 Back Shore Road

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Contemporary, Cottage
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
Rural, Shoreland
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2025 04:34 PM

Property Details for 73 Back Shore Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1599144
Days on Market355
Taxes$3,416 / year
HOA Fees$300 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1988
Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,412 SF
CountyHancock County
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Location

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Sold By Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

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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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$3,100 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,791

Property Taxes

$285

HOA Dues

$25

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Property Information for 73 Back Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove
  • Zip Code: 3225
  • Town: Castine
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04421
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.401836
  • Geo Longitude: -68.808118
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Location:Subdivision: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Water View2: Seasonal
  • Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 6271
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Parcel Number: CAST-000002-000000-000016
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,416.10
Property
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Heat System: Baseboard, Direct Vent Furnace, Hot Water
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1968.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1968.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34412.4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 73
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 7.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: Gray
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Previous appraisal
  • 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
  • Driveway: Gravel
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: Other
  • Year Built: 1988
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
  • Water Heater: Tank
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead2, Interior
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Walk-in Closets
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling5, SunkenRaised14, Wood Burning Fireplace14
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Full Bath2, Walk-in Closet2
Room 3
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second

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

—
Jul 23, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1599144

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1599144

$560,000
07/23/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1599144

—
07/23/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1599144

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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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