About this home
Set along 745 feet of Penobscot River shoreline, this unique coastal Maine property offers panoramic views of the iconic Penobscot Narrows Bridge, timeless character, and exceptional investment potential. Main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one on main level), blending charm w/ thoughtful modern updates. Beautifully landscaped grounds and mature plantings create a peaceful waterfront setting perfect for year-round living or a seasonal retreat. Above the detached two-car garage, with its own private entrance, is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with a previous rental history--ideal for guests, extended family, or supplemental income. Conveniently located between Midcoast and Downeast Maine, the property is just minutes from Fort Knox State Historic Site, the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, and an easy drive to Ellsworth, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park. Positioned along a popular tourism corridor, the expansive grounds offer exciting possibilities for additional investment endeavors. Recent improvements include a renovated kitchen w/ new cabinetry, plumbing, and water filtration; updated bathrooms; rebuilt sunroom w/ new windows and siding; new windows in both the main home and apartment; pine tongue-and-groove finishes; garage exterior improvements; Samsung mini-split heating and cooling systems; electrical upgrades; and numerous cosmetic enhancements throughout. A rare opportunity to own a waterfront property that combines Maine history, income potential, and room to grow! Maine is calling!
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Listed by Listing Agent · Portside Real Estate Group · MLS #1670694
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Electric, Oil, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1933
- Garage
- 2
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 5.82 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Waterfront
- Y
- Zoning
- rural & shoreland
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,375
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,804 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,523
- Property tax
- $281
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,375. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
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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