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68 Back Shore Road

Castine, ME 04421

2 beds
3 baths
1,736 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$489 per sqft
1968 build
– on site

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

Listing courtesy of MREIS / Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 6, 2024 •

MLS# 1583356 —

The Building

Year Built:

1968
Construction Materials:

Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Roof:

Metal, Shingle
Basement:

Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Direction Faces:

None
Window Features:

None
Building Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Building Area Total:

1736.0
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

5
Kitchen:

true
Fireplace:

false
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None

Financial & Terms

Land Lease:

false

Location

Directions:

None

The Property

Lot Features:

Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
Lot Size:

21,780 Sqft
Lot Size Area:

0.5
Lot Size Acres:

0.5
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Zoning:

Shorelands
Property Attached:

No
View:

Scenic
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

true
Road Surface Type:

Gravel
Road Frontage Type:

Private
Waterfront Features:

Cove, Bay
Other Equipment:

None

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,900

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Full Baths:

2
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Half Baths:

1
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Branded:

None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mreis/1583356
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.0000

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water, Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

false
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

None
Middle Or Junior School:

None
High School:

None
High School District:

Castine Public Schools

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Backshore Road Association
Spa Features:

None
Pool Private:

No
Water Body Name:

Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association:

true
Association Fee:

200.0
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Features:

1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$849,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,546
Taxes	$491
Insurance	$233
Utilities	$438 See report
Total	$5,708/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/4/24 Mar 4, 2024	Listed / Active	MREIS	$849,000

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