53 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
What's special
Prime downtown Boothbay Harbor (between Captain Sawyer's B&B and Ports of Italy Restaurant) with ocean/harbor views from multiple vantage points, on-site parking, and excellent foot/vehicle traffic. The classic New Englander (approx. 2,900± SF) is now configured entirely for lodging—with the former street-level retail/antique space converted into a 5th short-term rental—plus two upper apartments; a detached Carriage House adds ~1,000± SF with 2 bedrooms/1 bath, for ~4,400± SF total across both buildings. In 2025, three of the five VRBO-style guest spaces were operated as short-term rentals, producing ~$70,000 in rental income. Substantial improvements since the 2022 purchase position this as a flexible live-work or investment opportunity—owner-occupied lodging, boutique hospitality, or an expanded STR portfolio. Enjoy year-round harbor living steps to shops and dining, with captivating water views, versatile layouts, and valuable in-town parking.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Tim Dunham Realty 207-729-7297
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,403
- Total interior livable area: 4,403 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,403
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Features
- Body of water: Boothbay Harbor
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Business District, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Zoning: Downtown Business A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Other,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other Electric
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boothbay Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $7,463
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$193/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Contingent | $849,000$193/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $849,000-8.2%$193/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $925,000$210/sqft |
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| 11/9/2025 | Pending sale | $925,000$210/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $925,000+42.5%$210/sqft |
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| 1/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/9/2021 | Pending sale | $649,000-18.4%$147/sqft |
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| 6/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $795,000$181/sqft |
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Public tax history
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,905/mo
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