Your new lifestyle begins with this home. It is located just a short walk to downtown, Library Park, Waterfront Park, and weekly farmers' market. The backyard features a lovingly tended garden and patio/deck for dining el fresco. Fireplace-stove inserts in LR & Kitchen promise cozy gatherings in all seasons. Beautiful woodwork through out, built-in cabinets, butler pantry, and wood floors are just some of the period details. Plenty of dedicated spaces for hobbies, crafts, and workshop all await your ingenuity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sandra {Sam} Armentrout• Armentrout Select Realty of Maine
Greek Revival with tons of potential. New roof, wiring, furnace & insulation. Large fenced yard, 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace, hardwood floors -- needs some cosmetics. A great buy!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,325 (+7.1%)
$114,300 + $402,800
$517,100
2024
$7,772 (+7.5%)
$107,500 + $363,500
$471,000
2023
$7,228 (+6.1%)
$98,700 + $329,000
$427,700
2022
$6,812 (+0.5%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2021
$6,778 (+1.5%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2020
$6,678 (+1.0%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2019
$6,611 (−3.7%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2018
$6,865 (+2.1%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2017
$6,723 (+1.2%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2016
$6,644 (+1.9%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2015
$6,518 (+2.5%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2014
$6,361 (+2.8%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2013
$6,185
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
Tax history for 981 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,325 (+7.1%)
$114,300 + $402,800
$517,100
2024
$7,772 (+7.5%)
$107,500 + $363,500
$471,000
2023
$7,228 (+6.1%)
$98,700 + $329,000
$427,700
2022
$6,812 (+0.5%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2021
$6,778 (+1.5%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2020
$6,678 (+1.0%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2019
$6,611 (−3.7%)
$75,900 + $258,000
$333,900
2018
$6,865 (+2.1%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2017
$6,723 (+1.2%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2016
$6,644 (+1.9%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2015
$6,518 (+2.5%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2014
$6,361 (+2.8%)
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
2013
$6,185
$55,200 + $259,700
$314,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,821
Year built
1853
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sagadahoc County
APN
315435
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, Paved, Carport
Vehicle Storage: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Granite
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,102
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1840
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,102
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $11,761.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R1
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,328
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 981 High Street, Bath, ME 04530
Directions: North on High Street, house is on right
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,821
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1853
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 315435
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dike-Newell School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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, 18 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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Historical weather
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
$742,000 – $898,000
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