OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $365K

$585,452

•

936

sq ft

256 Back River Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537

About this home

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of . 90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. Tastefully furnished and move-in ready!

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.9 acresLot Size

$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Kim Hodgdon • Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

Bought with Susan McPartlan • Portside Real Estate Group

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MREIS #1466888

Redfin Estimate

$585,452

$220K since sold in September 2020$46K since July

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This home's estimate is 30.5% higher than the average sale price ($449K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$405,000
A
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B
2 beds1 bath880 sq ft
42 Wawenock Trl, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$182,000
C
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
45 Reed Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
SOLD NOV 13, 2025
$800,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,075 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$545,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,094 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$284,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,168 sq ft
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$291,762

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 04537, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

122.9%

+6.2% MoM

Median sale price

$530K

$285K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

103 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,524 sq ft
586 Back River Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
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Sale history for 256 Back River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1466888

Sep 17, 2020

Sold

$365,000

$390/sq ft

Aug 31, 2020

Listed

$359,000

$384/sq ft

MREIS #1368893

Dec 14, 2018

Sold

$293,500

$314/sq ft

Sep 4, 2018

Listed

$310,000

$331/sq ft

+19

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. Fireplace in living room. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of . 90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage.

MREIS #1228474

Mar 4, 2016

Sold

$247,500

$264/sq ft

Jul 14, 2015

Listed

$275,000

$294/sq ft

+23

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,743 (+6.6%)

$137,190 + $89,478

$226,668

2024

$2,573 (+15.6%)

$137,190 + $89,478

$226,668

2023

$2,226 (+8.1%)

$137,190 + $84,272

$221,462

2022

$2,060 (−5.8%)

$137,190 + $84,272

$221,462

2021

$2,187 (−0.5%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2020

$2,198 (+1.6%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2019

$2,164 (+1.6%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2018

$2,130 (+30.9%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2017

$1,627 (+4.8%)

$109,000 + $67,800

$176,800

2016

$1,552 (+0.5%)

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

2015

$1,544 (+3.0%)

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

2014

$1,499

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

Tax history for 256 Back River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,743 (+6.6%)

$137,190 + $89,478

$226,668

2024

$2,573 (+15.6%)

$137,190 + $89,478

$226,668

2023

$2,226 (+8.1%)

$137,190 + $84,272

$221,462

2022

$2,060 (−5.8%)

$137,190 + $84,272

$221,462

2021

$2,187 (−0.5%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2020

$2,198 (+1.6%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2019

$2,164 (+1.6%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2018

$2,130 (+30.9%)

$137,190 + $91,789

$228,979

2017

$1,627 (+4.8%)

$109,000 + $67,800

$176,800

2016

$1,552 (+0.5%)

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

2015

$1,544 (+3.0%)

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

2014

$1,499

$109,000 + $67,400

$176,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.81 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

936

Year built

1970

Style

Other

County

Lincoln County

APN

578044

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins, Closet

Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: First

Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, One-Floor Living, Shower
Furnished: Furnished
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 936
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1970
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 936

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $39,204
Lot Size (Acres): 0.9
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Shoreland/Watershed

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Knickerbocker Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,198.20

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Public, Seasonal
Water Heater: Electric

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 256 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
Directions: (From RT-1) Turn onto ME-27 S 9.5 mi. Slight right onto Back River Rd 2.0 mi. 265 Back River Rd will be on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 578044

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

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Boothbay Region Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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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 85° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

40% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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$557,000 – $674,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
286 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$455,818
222 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1082 Sq. Ft.	$358,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$262,957
248 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$440,234

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$184,399
214 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 600 Sq. Ft.	$331,642

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