Looking for a HIGHLY VISABLE & TURNKEY, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in Mid Coast Maine? For the first time in two decades, PENOBSCOT BOOKS & ASIAN ANTIQUES is available for sale. Property consists of 1.5 A. with 374' of frontage on busy, yet scenic, US RT 1. Structure is over 4,100. square feet including ground floor galleries FULLY STOCKED; COLLECTIONS encompass 20,000 books and 1600 ARTWORK PIECES. The Asian Collection alone comprises 1,200 pieces, including a remarkable range of Japanese Imari porcelain, Hibachi, statuary, kimonos and obi sashes, scrolls, and Chinese blue and white porcelain. Additionally, there are hundreds of pieces of art and sculpture from the American West, bronzes, and sacred pieces. A magnificent collection of books and monographs on fine art, architecture, poetry, Zen and Western Religion complement the artwork, making this an amazing opportunity. (Previous articles note that this shop contained quite possibly the most extensive inventory of Japanese Imari Porcelain in New England.) Shop includes all custom-built ins and custom bookcases, and locked, lit display cases, a fully stocked packing room with custom counters and drawers. Two half baths. New modern security system with cameras.
On the second floor there are five rooms comprising a comfortable 2-bedroom apartment with fully equipped eat-in kitchen and island opening into the living room, full 4-piece bath with large linen closet, spacious laundry with built-in storage and plentiful closets and storage space throughout.
Amenities include city water, ample off-street, private paved parking lot, freshly painted exterior and window boxes at front of shop. Work, and live comfortably upstairs, all under the same roof! Equitably priced. Visit today!
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$695,000
164 W Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974
2beds
3,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.5 Acres Lot
$660,600 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully stocked packing roomJapanese imari porcelainLocked lit display casesSacred piecesFreshly painted exteriorCustom counters and drawersFully equipped eat-in kitchen
- 314 days |
- 123 |
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1635895
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 93.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Second
- Area: 69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11.5
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Informal, Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Three-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Three-Season
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Built-Ins
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,100
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: SEAPM001L009AB1
- Zoning: commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Searsport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,549
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$660,600
$628,000 - $694,000
$2,844/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000$224/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1635895 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,549 +13.4% | $286,000 |
| 2023 | $5,777 +4.7% | $286,000 |
| 2022 | $5,520 +2.1% | $286,000 |
| 2021 | $5,405 +1.1% | $286,000 |
| 2020 | $5,348 +1.1% | $286,000 |
| 2019 | $5,291 | $286,000 |
| 2018 | $5,291 -5.2% | $286,000 +24% |
| 2017 | $5,581 +1.3% | $230,610 |
| 2016 | $5,512 | $230,610 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04974
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Searsport Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Searsport District Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Searsport District High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Maine
- Waldo County
- Searsport
- 04974
- 164 W Main Street
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