Wonderful, comfortable in town Antique Cape, 1850, with many original features including Wide Pine floors, substanitial moldings and 2 brms/2 full baths. Can have a Master Bedroom on 1st floor. Deck and Patio are off the Kitchen and Living Room. Rare opportunity to sit and enjoy the established gardens and play area. Easy walk to Downtown, Library and 2 Waterfront City Parks on the Kennebec.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sharon Drake• Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
This dormered Cape boasts recent restorations and a grand backyard with gardens, plenty of parking, and a workshop. Full bath on each floor makes this a stand-out home. Great decks and outdoor living spaces - an even better location! Close to everything.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,993 (+10.8%)
$66,600 + $181,400
$248,000
2024
$3,605 (+6.0%)
$63,500 + $155,000
$218,500
2023
$3,402 (+12.9%)
$55,500 + $145,800
$201,300
2022
$3,013 (+0.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2021
$2,998 (+1.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2020
$2,954 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2019
$2,924 (+6.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2018
$2,745 (+2.1%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2017
$2,688 (+1.2%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2016
$2,656 (+1.9%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2015
$2,606 (+2.5%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2014
$2,543 (+2.8%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2013
$2,473
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
Tax history for 53 Beacon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,993 (+10.8%)
$66,600 + $181,400
$248,000
2024
$3,605 (+6.0%)
$63,500 + $155,000
$218,500
2023
$3,402 (+12.9%)
$55,500 + $145,800
$201,300
2022
$3,013 (+0.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2021
$2,998 (+1.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2020
$2,954 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2019
$2,924 (+6.5%)
$34,300 + $113,400
$147,700
2018
$2,745 (+2.1%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2017
$2,688 (+1.2%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2016
$2,656 (+1.9%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2015
$2,606 (+2.5%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2014
$2,543 (+2.8%)
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
2013
$2,473
$23,500 + $102,400
$125,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,239
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sagadahoc County
APN
314485
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,239
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,239
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $6,969.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,473
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 53 Beacon Street, Bath, ME 04530
Directions: Washington St. North. Beacon on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,239
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 314485
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dike-Newell School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Bath, ME • 04530
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$339,000 – $410,000
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