$500,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2021

197 Perkins St Castine, ME 04421

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

293 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Federal Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Castine Village: Historic Federal Style home located on Perkins Street, known as the Abel Rogers house enjoys some harbor views. There are many antique features intact including wood floors, moldings, 8 fireplaces, wood paneling, tin ceiling and elegant front and back stair cases. Floor plan includes an updated eat-in kitchen with breakfast room overlooking the backyard and harbor, formal dining room with massive fireplace, formal living room with fireplace, den with fireplace, hallway bath and first floor master bedroom.
There is a large private porch and patio area overlooking the hedged in back yard and harbor views. Top floor has four bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Located close to downtown for your morning coffee, shops, restaurants, Inns, town dock, yacht club, tennis and golf.
Move in and enjoy this home! $549,000

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Koos

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc. Listed on: 06/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Hank de Raat

De Raat Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1803

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • Dishwasher
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 197PerkinsStreetCastine04421

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,183

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
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Castine Harbor
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Main Street, turn right onto Perkins. House is at the corner of Pleasant and Perkins 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:Seasonal: 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:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Open: 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:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: 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
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Style:Federal: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 8
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Shower
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • 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 #: 197PerkinsStreetCastine04421
  • Zoning: Village

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4182.66
  • Tax Book Number: 6207
  • Tax Lot: 113
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Eaton Ft and Eaton
Bought by
Silvestry Alison and Silvestry Scott
Seller's Agent
Karen Koos
Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Hank de Raat
De Raat Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.56%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$366,328
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$422,672

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2007
Sold by
Thomas S Bartlett Ret and Bartlett
Bought by
Bartlett Thomas S V and Bartlett Boyd R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $750,000 -11.7% $259 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
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

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1456877

Maine Listings

APN: CAST-000021-000000-000113