A delightful cape built in 1791 awaits you! Come explore the property's 17.5 acres with frontage on the Sheepscot River in the lovely town of Alna. With wide plank wood floors and five fireplaces, this house has the Maine charm you desire. Two additional outbuildings, one serving as a workshop space the other an old camp complete this unique restoration opportunity.
This period cape sited on the banks of the Sheepscot River in pastoral Alna has charm and great views. A buyer should be partial to old houses and willing to invest in restoration. Plenty of acreage insure privacy right, left, and behind. The view and canoeing await right outside your front door. The entirety of the holding (~17 ac. ) is now for sale.
MREIS #1365579
Aug 10, 2018
Listed
$50,000
$30/sq ft
MREIS #843588
May 7, 2007
Listed
$115,000
$69/sq ft
MREIS #771515
Oct 28, 2005
Listed
$95,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,731 (+19.8%)
$44,330 + $149,560
$193,890
2024
$3,949 (+139.9%)
$44,330 + $123,700
$168,030
2023
$1,646 (+1.0%)
$44,330 + $32,410
$76,740
2022
$1,629
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2021
$1,629
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2020
$1,629 (−11.2%)
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2019
$1,834 (+2.5%)
$35,360 + $65,410
$100,770
2018
$1,789 (+25.8%)
$35,360 + $65,410
$100,770
2017
$1,422
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2016
$1,422 (−0.8%)
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2015
$1,433 (−9.6%)
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2014
$1,586
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
Tax history for 232 Head Tide Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,731 (+19.8%)
$44,330 + $149,560
$193,890
2024
$3,949 (+139.9%)
$44,330 + $123,700
$168,030
2023
$1,646 (+1.0%)
$44,330 + $32,410
$76,740
2022
$1,629
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2021
$1,629
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2020
$1,629 (−11.2%)
$44,330 + $41,610
$85,940
2019
$1,834 (+2.5%)
$35,360 + $65,410
$100,770
2018
$1,789 (+25.8%)
$35,360 + $65,410
$100,770
2017
$1,422
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2016
$1,422 (−0.8%)
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2015
$1,433 (−9.6%)
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
2014
$1,586
$28,440 + $41,101
$69,541
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
17.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lincoln County
APN
279534
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,660
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1791
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,660
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $762,300
Lot Size (Acres): 17.5
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Sheepscot River
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,629
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 232 Head Tide Road, Alna, ME 04535
Directions: North on Route 194 toward Head Tide, .2 miles past Alna Post Office on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.5 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 279534
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whitefield Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi
7/10
Wiscasset Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alna, ME • 04535
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$283,000 – $342,000
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