Experience the beauty of waterfront living at this year-round retreat on Westport Island, offering 238 feet of owned frontage along the picturesque Back River. Perfectly positioned with western exposure, this well-maintained home captures breathtaking sunsets and glowing golden hour views from nearly every angle -- whether relaxing on the oversized waterfront deck or enjoying the peaceful setting from your private dock.
Designed for comfort and effortless coastal living, the home features a desirable first-floor primary suite complete with water views, direct access to the deck, a walk-in closet, and an en suite bath. The open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light and enhanced by cathedral ceilings and a cozy wood-burning fireplace insert, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere year-round.
Seamless indoor and outdoor living makes entertaining easy, with a spacious deck ideal for grilling, dining, or simply unwinding while overlooking the river at sunset. Additional conveniences include first-floor laundry and a thoughtful layout that makes both everyday living and seasonal getaways effortless.
Ideally located just 10 minutes to downtown Wiscasset, 15 minutes to downtown Bath, and 20 minutes to downtown Damariscotta, this waterfront property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. This move-in ready home is ready to be enjoyed from day one -- just in time for summer on the Maine coast.
Active under contract
$795,000
26 Palmer Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
3beds
1,663sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
1.84 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$478/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplace insertEn suite bathFirst-floor laundryCathedral ceilingsPrivate dockWalk-in closetOversized waterfront deck
- 26 days |
- 1,170 |
- 60 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Blue Lobster Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1664734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Heat Stove
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,663
- Total interior livable area: 1,663 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,663
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Back
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 238,Waterfrontage Owned: 238
Lot
- Size: 1.84 Acres
- Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: WPRRM06L000075
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Generator, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Westport Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $478/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $609,346
- Annual tax amount: $5,697
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $795,000$478/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1664734 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+109.2%$478/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1664734 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2014 | Sold | $380,000-4.8%$229/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1092499 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$240/sqft |
Source: E to P LLC, dba Keller Williams Realty #1092499 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $425,000-8%$256/sqft |
Source: E to P LLC, dba Keller Williams Realty #1092499 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2013 | Listing removed | $462,000$278/sqft |
Source: CROMWELL COASTAL PROPERTIES #1056090 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $462,000$278/sqft |
Source: CROMWELL COASTAL PROPERTIES #1056090 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2012 | Listing removed | $462,000$278/sqft |
Source: CROMWELL COASTAL PROPERTIES #1056090 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $462,000-12%$278/sqft |
Source: CROMWELL COASTAL PROPERTIES #1056090 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2012 | Listing removed | $525,000$316/sqft |
Source: Jaret & Cohn Real Estate Inc. #1016664 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $525,000$316/sqft |
Source: Jaret & Cohn Real Estate Inc. #1016664 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,509 +13% | $609,346 |
| 2023 | $3,991 -3.7% | $609,346 +22% |
| 2022 | $4,146 +5.1% | $499,464 |
| 2021 | $3,946 | $499,464 |
| 2020 | $3,946 +5.8% | $499,464 |
| 2019 | $3,731 +13.2% | $499,464 |
| 2018 | $3,296 -8.3% | $499,464 |
| 2016 | $3,596 -13.5% | $499,464 -9.8% |
| 2014 | $4,158 -3.1% | $553,640 |
| 2013 | $4,291 +10.7% | $553,640 |
| 2011 | $3,875 +32.3% | $553,640 +2.4% |
| 2009 | $2,930 -2.5% | $540,640 |
| 2008 | $3,006 | $540,640 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04578
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Whitefield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 18.6 mi
- 4/10Chelsea Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 21.4 mi
- 7/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 24.1 mi
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- 04578
- 26 Palmer Road
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