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$950,000

78 West Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

2beds

1,358sqft

$5,608/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

0.35 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$700/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fully furnishedSparkling ocean viewsExceptional viewsMaster bedroomPrivate dockGreat room

Classic Maine waterfront cottage with breathtaking sunsets and sparkling ocean views. This beautiful setting offers 2 cottages on the water! The main cottage is bright and airy with a great room and master bedroom. The guest house is perched at the edge of the pier and offers sleeping for four more guests. Both have exceptional views for the quintessential Maine waterfront getaway! This retreat features an expansive south-facing deck perched directly over the water, offering front-row seats to passing tall ships and ever-changing harbor scenery. Launch from your private dock and explore the harbor, cruise through Townsend Gut, or venture onto the Sheepscot River and beyond. Thoughtfully renovated in 2021, this turnkey property is being offered fully furnished, providing an effortless opportunity to enjoy the very best of Maine waterfront living. Come stand on the deck, soak in the salt air and the view, you won't want to leave!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Full Bath
Level: First
Area: 174.02 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.3 x 15.4

Bedroom 2

Features: Half Bath
Level: First
Area: 315.56 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16.1 x 19.6

Kitchen

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Level: First
Area: 159.5 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.5 x 11

Living room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Level: First
Area: 191.4 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.2

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: None
Has fireplace: No
Furnished: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,358
Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,358
Finished area below ground: 0

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Parking

Parking features: Common, Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Scenic
Body of water: Atlantic Ocean
Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 250,Waterfrontage Owned: 250

Lot

Size: 0.35 Acres
Features: City Lot, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: BOOHM019L041A002
Zoning: Shoreland
Other equipment: Internet Access Available

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Utilities On

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Boothbay Harbor

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $700/sqft
Tax assessed value: $914,700
Annual tax amount: $1
Date on market: 5/25/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/25/2026	Listed for sale	$950,000+35.5%$700/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1663839 Report a problem
10/30/2020	Sold	$701,000+7.8%$516/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1470710 Report a problem
9/29/2020	Listed for sale	$650,000+27.5%$479/sqft
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #1470710 Report a problem
4/10/2015	Sold	$510,000-7.3%$376/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1148938 Report a problem
2/7/2015	Listed for sale	$550,000$405/sqft
Source: E to P LLC, dba Keller Williams Realty #1148938 Report a problem
11/14/2014	Listing removed	$550,000$405/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Portland #1148938 Report a problem
8/6/2014	Listed for sale	$550,000$405/sqft
Source: E to P LLC, dba Keller Williams Realty #1148938 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$8,644 +5.6%	$914,700
2023	$8,187 +7.2%	$914,700
2022	$7,638 +81.2%	$914,700 +159.3%
2021	$4,216	$352,800
2020	$4,216	$352,800
2019	$4,216 +3%	$352,800
2018	$4,092 +2.2%	$352,800 +0.4%
2017	$4,005 +1.8%	$351,300
2016	$3,935 +2.8%	$351,300
2014	$3,829 -0.5%	$351,300
2013	$3,847 +4.3%	$351,300
2012	$3,689	$351,300
2011	$3,689	$351,300