NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Back Shore Rd Castine, ME 04421

Estimated Value: $778,000 - $844,020

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$303/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2022

Last sale price $710,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,221/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Deck
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2022

CASTINE: Year-round 4 bedroom Beach house on the Backshore with amazing sunsets and views over Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay! Current owners added top floor dormers creating 2 spacious water side bedrooms and added a second full bath on the top floor. Third large bedroom also on top floor. First floor features formal living room, kitchen, dining/family room with fireplace and access to the porch area. first floor bedroom, hallway bath and laundry. Attached one car garage. Other recent improvements include: dishwasher, new screens in porch, and new stairs to private beach. Located on a private lane not far from all village amenities. Buy now and enjoy all summer. $725,000.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Koos

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc. Listed on: 02/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Haugen

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Public Beach
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Shorelands

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • Property Near A Cove
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26BackshoreRoadCastine04421

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,608

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2700.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.5
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2700.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 400.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 100.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 100.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Cove, River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.0
  • Parcel #: 26BackshoreRoadCastine04421
  • Zoning: Shorelands

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5607.66
  • Tax Book Number: 5687
  • Tax Lot: 3A
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2006
Sold by
Sholod Barton and Sholod Charlotte S
Bought by
Buchanan William B
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$817,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$173,497
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$691,947
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buchanan William B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buchanan William B $300,000
Previous Owner Sholod Charlotte S $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $710,000 -2.1% $263 / Sq Ft
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2022 02/15/22 For Sale $725,000 -- $269 / 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 $7,192 $757,000 $475,800 $281,200
2023 $6,759 $572,800 $360,500 $212,300
2022 $6,395 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2021 $5,608 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2020 $5,608 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2019 $5,608 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2018 $5,780 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2017 $5,780 $491,900 $309,700 $182,200
2016 $5,527 $578,700 $364,400 $214,300
2015 $5,527 $578,700 $364,400 $214,300
2013 $5,382 $578,700 $364,400 $214,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1519736

Maine Listings

APN: CAST-000002-000000-000003-A000000