Off market dec 2019 for $335K

$681,097

•

1,544

sq ft

261 River Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537

About this home

Post & Beam hybrid house designed and built by a well-known Maine shipwright. Being offered with 5 +/- acres (to be surveyed) with approximately 300' +/- of shorefront (to be surveyed) with a sand beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a full walk out basement. Grounds include apple, peach, cherry and plum trees. High bush blueberries. Lots of flowering shrubs include beauty bush, hydrangea, magnolia, crab apple, flowering plum, roses and 11 varieties of lilac. There are old growth oak trees and a hemlock forest. The cove is very protected making it easy to kayak, swim or use a small boat. Great location close to downtown Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta or Wiscasset.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Mary Ripley • Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

Bought with Emilie Hawke • Tindal & Callahan Real Estate

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•Source:MREIS #1430067

Redfin Estimate

$681,097

$346K since sold in December 2019$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.8% lower than the average sale price ($763K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$370,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,928 sq ft
94 Station Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$383,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,569 sq ft
9 Tomcat Trl, Edgecomb, ME 04556
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$550,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,542 sq ft
49 Seawood Park Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft
96 Forest Haven Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$529,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
78 Old County Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,647,500
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,711 sq ft
564 West Side Rd, Trevett, ME 04571

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Market trends in 04537, ME

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$887K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$315,000
3 beds1 bath909 sq ft
193 Country Club Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$799,999
3 beds3 baths1,008 sq ft
116 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
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Sale history for 261 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,214 (+6.6%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2024

$3,953 (+12.9%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2023

$3,500 (+8.1%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2022

$3,239 (−2.6%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2021

$3,326 (+1.7%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2020

$3,271 (−15.6%)

$219,400 + $121,335

$340,735

2019

$3,874 (+1.6%)

$260,080 + $149,835

$409,915

2018

$3,812 (−6.2%)

$260,080 + $149,835

$409,915

2017

$4,065 (+4.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2016

$3,888 (+0.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2015

$3,866 (+6.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2014

$3,628

$277,600 + $149,200

$426,800

Tax history for 261 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,214 (+6.6%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2024

$3,953 (+12.9%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2023

$3,500 (+8.1%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2022

$3,239 (−2.6%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2021

$3,326 (+1.7%)

$226,912 + $121,335

$348,247

2020

$3,271 (−15.6%)

$219,400 + $121,335

$340,735

2019

$3,874 (+1.6%)

$260,080 + $149,835

$409,915

2018

$3,812 (−6.2%)

$260,080 + $149,835

$409,915

2017

$4,065 (+4.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2016

$3,888 (+0.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2015

$3,866 (+6.6%)

$277,600 + $164,200

$441,800

2014

$3,628

$277,600 + $149,200

$426,800

*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

5.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

936

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln County

APN

578250

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 2 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 7 Information
Type: Office
Level: First

Room 8 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Room 9 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Washer, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood

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

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,544
Building Area Source: Public Records

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1989
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,544

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $217,800
Lot Size (Acres): 5
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Open, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Gen Res/Shoreland

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River
Water Body Type: River

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric

Location

School Information
High School District: AOS 98

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 261 River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
Directions: (From RT-1) Turn onto ME-27 S 6.6 mi. Turn left onto River Rd 1.2 mi.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 578250

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Boothbay Region Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

6/10

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Boothbay, ME • 04537

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Estimated sale price

$648,000 – $784,000

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Home values near 261 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 River Road, Boothbay, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3174 Sq. Ft.	$740,700
235 River Road, Boothbay, ME 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5215 Sq. Ft.	$2,686,451

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 River Road, Boothbay, ME 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$732,405
310 River Road, Boothbay, ME 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3173 Sq. Ft.	$1,106,860

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