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Offered at $1,000,000Active
beds
3
baths
3
sq ft
1,580
Built
1973

42 Back Shore Road

Castine, ME 04421

About this home

Peregrine Cottage | Castine, Maine where your dreams come true.. Perched high on the shores of the Back Shore in historic Castine, this exceptional property offers a coastal Maine lifestyle defined by tranquility, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping water views. Situated on a scenic peninsula along the bay, the home places you at the heart of an area bordered by the peaceful Penobscot River estuary. The main level welcomes you with a light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The living room designed with cathedral ceilings and wrap-around windows framing picturesque vistas of the bay. The cook's kitchen features a seamless flow into the dining area, creating an ideal space for gathering and entertaining, complemented by a full bath on this level. Upstairs, the spacious sleeping loft provides views of the bay, generous room for multiple beds, and a convenient full bath. On the lower level, a finished space opens directly out to the, bay-side lawn and includes two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, utility space, and owner's storage. Step outside to enjoy your private waterfront, where stairs lead down to a classic rocky Maine beach. When you are ready to explore, you are just a short distance down the road from a local beach and swimming pond. For recreation and leisure, the Castine Golf Club is just around the corner, alongside the scenic walking trails of the Blue Hill Land Trust. Experience the unmatched peace, natural beauty, and timeless charm of the Maine coast at Peregrine Cottage.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Listing Agent · ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. · MLS #1683929

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
6
Heating
Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces
0
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1973
Garage
1
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.5 acres
Water
Private, Well
Sewer
Private Sewer
Waterfront
Y
Zoning
Shoreland
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$6,989
Assessment year
2025

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Known monthly costs$5,639 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$5,057
Property tax
$582
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
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Listing annual taxes: $6,989. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

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The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

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