Wake up to sparkling sunrises over Damariscotta Lake and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of the water. This inviting lakefront cottage offers 100 feet of private waterfront and a setting designed for making lifelong memories. The home's wall of windows captures breathtaking lake views from the main living area, creating a bright and inviting space where the water is always in sight. Step outside and you're only moments from your own shoreline--perfect for morning coffee on the deck, afternoon swims, or launching your boat for a day on the lake. Inside, the cottage features one bedroom with the potential to create a second bedroom, providing flexibility for family and guests. Above the detached garage, additional unfinished space offers excellent potential for bunk rooms, guest quarters, a studio, or a home office. Damariscotta Lake is known for its clean water and outstanding recreation. Spend your summers boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water's edge. Gather around an evening campfire, watch the loons glide across the lake, and enjoy the beauty of every season from this exceptional waterfront property. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, a seasonal escape, or an investment opportunity, this property offers the rare combination of privacy, expansion potential, and an unbeatable waterfront location. Best of all, you're just minutes from Damariscotta , where you'll find charming shops, restaurants, marinas, and all the conveniences of Midcoast Maine.
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Price cut: $25K (8/2)
$650,000
47 Stafford Circle, Newcastle, ME 04553
1beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Exceptional waterfront propertyInviting lakefront cottageBright and inviting spaceAfternoon swimsOne bedroom
- 66 days
- 623
- 18
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Black Duck Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1669336
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Damariscotta
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 100,Waterfrontage Owned: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Right of Way
Details
- Parcel number: NEWCM018L008
- Zoning: Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Camp,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $400 annually
Location
- Region: Newcastle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,717
- Date on market: 6/28/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$542/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$563/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,731 | $295,700 |
| 2023 | $4,731 +0.6% | $295,700 |
| 2022 | $4,702 +3.9% | $295,700 |
| 2021 | $4,524 | $295,700 |
| 2020 | $4,524 +9.9% | $295,700 +28.6% |
| 2019 | $4,117 -19.2% | $230,000 -19.2% |
| 2018 | $5,093 -0.8% | $284,500 |
| 2017 | $5,135 | $284,500 |
| 2016 | $5,135 | $284,500 |
| 2015 | $5,135 +13.5% | $284,500 |
| 2013 | $4,524 +6.7% | $284,500 |
| 2012 | $4,239 +3.9% | $284,500 -0.2% |
| 2011 | $4,078 | $285,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $285,200 +0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $284,500 |
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