#1599760, Listing office: De Raat Realty
Property details
About 86 Water St
Overlooking Castine Harbor, walking distance to town amenities. This Water Street home sits above the harbor with views of the anchorage, Smiths Cove, and Brooksville in the distance. The living room takes in the view, and has a wood stove, opening into a small study. There is a dining room, and kitchen with water view breakfast nook. To the rear of the house is a room that has been used as a fourth bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an interior entry to the garage. The second-floor features two bedrooms and a full bath on the front of the house. The primary suite offers a large bedroom with ample space for a sitting area, a high ceiling, built-in shelving, heat pump, walk-in closet, and large bath with a radiant heated floor. The house was renovated, and enlarged in 2010-2011. Most of the first-floor windows were recently replaced. Summer and winter rental history
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
StatusActive
CoolingHeat Pump
Size2,474 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1894
Parking1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Inside Entrance
MLS #1625911
Garage1 space
ViewScenic
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Laminate
- Interior: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Inside Entrance
- View: Scenic
- Exterior: Deck, Porch
- Architectural Style: Cottage, New Englander
- Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $749,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,719
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Sloped, Open Lot
- Year Built: 1894
- Living Area: 2,474 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 1625911
- MLS Name: Maine Listings
- Office Name: De Raat Realty
- Office Phone: (207) 326-8448
- Office Email: hankderaat@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $484,700 | $5,719 |
| 2022 | $416,300 | $5,412 |
| 2021 | $416,300 | $4,746 |
| 2020 | $416,300 | $4,746 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Searsport Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.2 mi
•30 Mortland Rd
5
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Public District PK-5
11.0 mi
•31 Elementary Ave
5
Miles Lane School
Public District 1-4
13.0 mi
•52 Miles Ln
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,865. Typical income of Castine, ME residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
54%
18-34 yrs old
21%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Hunting
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
News/Talk/Information
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 86 Water St
The listing price of 86 Water St property is $749,000.
The property 86 Water St is a house located in Castine, Maine, 04421.
Active Listing: 86 Water St is Active, which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 86 Water St are: Searsport Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Captain Albert W. Stevens School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Miles Lane School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sedgwick Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Searsport District Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Edna Drinkwater School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Searsport District High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Islesboro Central School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Belfast Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,719 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 86 Water St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 86 Water St is 2,474 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 86 Water St is 1894.
This home is located at 86 Water St in Castine, ME and zip code 04421. This 2,474 square foot home, which was built in 1894, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It is currently priced at $749,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.