$775,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

61 Water St Castine, ME 04421

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,160 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$668 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 25 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Deck
  • Beach Access
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

CASTINE, 61 Water street
this circa 1840 cottage is located on the water over looking Castine Harbor, commanding views that are awe inspiring. The house has been completely renovated and appointed to perfection.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Evans

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc. Listed on: 05/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Evans

Saltmeadow Properties, Inc. Listed on: 05/23/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,618

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • 25 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Beach
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Shoreland

Parking

  • No Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Deep Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Assessor Parcel Number CAST-000021-000000-000048

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,618

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Castine harbor
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 760.0
  • Architectural Style: Shingle, Cottage, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 1085.53
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.06
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 760.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 400.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: 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
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 25.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 25.0
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Driveway:No Driveway: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Style:Shingle Style: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Heat System:No Heat System: Yes
  • Roof:Wood: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: CASTINE, 61 Water street this circa 1840 cottage is located on the water over looking Castine Harbor, commanding views that are awe inspiring. The house has been completely renovated and appointed to perfection.
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Shower
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • View: Mountain(s), Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: No Heat System
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Castine Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613.6
  • Parcel #: CAST-000021-000000-000048
  • Zoning: Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3618.0
  • Tax Lot: 48
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Fenton Richard T
Bought by
Begley Peter and Begley Margaret
Seller's Agent
Lynn Evans
Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Evans
Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.06%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$783,773

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.96%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $775,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $775,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $775,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $775,000 -6.1% $668 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $711 / 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
2025 $4,113 $380,800 $280,200 $100,600
2024 $3,618 $380,800 $280,200 $100,600
2023 $3,405 $288,600 $212,300 $76,300
2022 $3,223 $247,900 $182,400 $65,500
2021 $2,826 $247,900 $182,400 $65,500
2020 $2,826 $247,900 $182,400 $65,500
2019 $2,826 $247,900 $182,400 $65,500
2018 $2,913 $247,900 $182,400 $65,500
2017 $2,903 $247,100 $182,400 $64,700
2016 $2,777 $290,800 $214,600 $76,200
2015 $2,777 $290,800 $214,600 $76,200
2013 $2,704 $290,800 $214,600 $76,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1623812

Maine Listings

APN: CAST-000021-000000-000048