$849,000
UNDER CONTRACT

197 Perkins St Castine, ME 04421

Estimated payment $4,951/month

Total Views 2,652
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$293 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Federal Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

CASTINE: This stately Perkins Street Federal home located in the heart of this historic coastal village enjoys some views of Castine Harbor and is just a short distance away from the town dock, shops, restaurants, Inns, historic forts, and Castine Golf, Tennis and Yacht club. The house is full of natural light and has had many recent updates which include: New kitchen cabinets, counter tops, sink, flooring and Viking appliances. Fresh interior paint in many rooms with some painted floors. Upstairs bath and powder room are brand new with marble tiles, new fixtures, and lighting. Nice combination of old and new details throughout the home. The back porch and patio area are tucked into the hedged in yard for privacy and enjoy some harbor views. Call today for an appointment and enjoy the summer in your new home.

Listing Agent

Karen Koos

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc. Listed on: 05/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1803

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned Village

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 197APerkinsStreetCastine04421

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,353

Year Built

Built in 1803

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Water Body Name: Castine Harbor
  • MLS Status: Active Under Contract
  • Directions: Follow Battle Avenue to Pleasant Street. Follow Pleasant Street down the hill and the property is located at the corner of Perkins Street and Pleasant Street.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2900.0
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1803
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.23
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2900.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Style:Federal: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Features:Breakfast Nook2: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 8
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: 197APerkinsStreetCastine04421
  • Zoning: Village

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5353.25
  • Tax Book Number: 7121
  • Tax Lot: 113
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,353 $563,500 $354,300 $209,200
2023 $5,042 $427,300 $268,500 $158,800
2022 $4,770 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2021 $4,183 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2020 $4,183 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2019 $4,183 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2018 $4,311 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2017 $4,311 $366,900 $230,600 $136,300
2016 $5,096 $533,600 $373,300 $160,300
2015 $5,096 $533,600 $373,300 $160,300
2013 $7,074 $760,600 $536,300 $224,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $849,000 +69.8% $293 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $500,000 -8.9% $172 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $549,000 +46.4% $189 / Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Sold $375,000 -19.4% $129 / Sq Ft
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2013 03/08/13 For Sale $465,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 1621998

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APN: CAST-000021-000000-000113