$975,000

53 Westview Rd Damariscotta, ME 04543

Estimated payment $6,009/month

Total Views 3,509
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,454 Sq Ft
$282 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Great Salt Bay Community School Rated A-
  • 250 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2.03 Acre Lot

About This Home

Piper's Bend is a waterfront 3,454 sq ft Midcentury Modern home on the Damariscotta River only a mile from downtown Damariscotta. The main floor features an open kitchen with a large pantry, a spacious dining area, a three-season porch with water views, a large living room with a wood fireplace, two full baths, two guest bedrooms, a second sitting room with water views, and a laundry room. The second floor holds two oversized bedrooms with 18-foot ceilings, one of which offers walls of windows overlooking the water and a new en-suite bath. Outside, you'll enjoy two acres of privacy and natural beauty. Outdoor amenities include a dock perfect for swimming, boating and gathering oysters, a large level lawn ideal for games or gatherings, and a fire pit nearby organic currants, asparagus and lupines. Additional features include a two-car carport, a heated two-car garage, a workshop, and a finished basement. Originally built by Maine author Bill Caldwell, Piper's Bend also shares ownership of Westview Point, a stunning peninsula at the end of the street, which provides stairs to the water, a picnic table, a kayak rack, and benches for enjoying water, sunset, and island views.

Listing Agent

David Hagan

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 2.03 Acre Lot
  • 250 Feet of Waterfront
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Carport
  • Heated Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Wood Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sink in Utility Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Docks
  • Balcony

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 027-007
  • Assessor Parcel Number DAMA-000001-000000-000027-000007

Community Details

Overview

  • Westview Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,256

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.03
  • Water Body Name: Damariscotta River, Huston Cove
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Westview
  • Directions: GPS/From Main St. Damariscotta, travel south on Rt. 130 Bristol Road for 1.5 miles to Westview Road on the right. Property is located on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2650.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.03
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2650.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 804.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 65.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Foundation Materials:Slab: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Skylight31: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 250.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 50.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared -: 200.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • View:Fields: Yes
  • Utility Info Electric On Site: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Floors:Concrete2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Heated: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:BalconyDeck6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling4: Yes
  • Room Features:BalconyDeck17: Yes
  • Roof:Membrane: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Carport: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Under: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Roof:Flat: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Breakfast Nook2: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Room10: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Built-Ins13: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Three-Season: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Rec Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Rec Room10: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling7: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Unheated: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Workshop: Yes
  • Room Features:Workshop10: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 804.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Subdivided
  • View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Roof: Flat, Membrane, Pitched, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Heated, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Carport, Inside Entrance, Underground

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 65.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 88426.8
  • Parcel #: DAMA-000001-000000-000027-000007
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10256.33
  • Tax Book Number: 5159
  • Tax Lot: 027-007
  • Tax Map Number: 01
  • Tax Year: 2026

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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 $9,355 $505,700 $143,000 $362,700
2023 $7,914 $505,700 $143,000 $362,700
2022 $7,058 $423,900 $120,200 $303,700
2021 $6,740 $423,900 $120,200 $303,700
2020 $6,782 $423,900 $120,200 $303,700
2019 $6,825 $423,900 $120,200 $303,700
2018 $6,910 $423,900 $120,200 $303,700
2017 $7,133 $423,800 $120,200 $303,600
2016 $7,298 $423,800 $120,200 $303,600
2015 $7,230 $423,800 $120,200 $303,600
2014 $6,696 $423,800 $120,200 $303,600
2013 $6,399 $423,800 $120,200 $303,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $975,000 +140.7% $282 / Sq Ft
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Sold $405,000 -9.0% $133 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2016 12/20/16 For Sale $445,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $143,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $200,000 Balloon
Closed $320,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $350,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1636495

Maine Listings

APN: DAMA-000001-000000-000027-000007