This home's estimate is 56.4% higher than the average sale price ($750K) of 6 comparable homes.
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26 Backshore Road Rd, Castine, ME 04421
About this home
CASTINE: Year-round 4 bedroom Beach house on the Backshore with amazing sunsets and views over Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay! Current owners added top floor dormers creating 2 spacious water side bedrooms and added a second full bath on the top floor. Third large bedroom also on top floor. First floor features formal living room, kitchen, dining/family room with fireplace and access to the porch area. first floor bedroom, hallway bath and laundry. Attached one car garage. Other recent improvements include: dishwasher, new screens in porch, and new stairs to private beach. Located on a private lane not far from all village amenities. Buy now and enjoy all summer. $725,000.
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Last updated July 2026
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$269/sq ft
$259/sq ft
Tax history for 26 Backshore Road Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Room 7 Information
- Type: Family Room
- Level: First
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
- Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Has Fireplace
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,700
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Exterior Features
- Patio & Porch Features: Deck
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1985
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,700
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $21,780
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Open, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
- Zoning: Shorelands
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront: Yes
- Water Body Name: Wadsworth Cove and Penobscot Bay
- Water Body Type: Cove, River
- Water View: Yes
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,607.66
- Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Electric
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Association
- Association Fee: $400
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 26 Backshore Road Road, Castine, ME 04421
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.5 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Hancock County
- APN: 462980
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $1,381,730 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3466 Sq. Ft. | $1,533,890 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2902 Sq. Ft. | $1,186,022 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2000 Sq. Ft. | $918,156 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
6 Beds | 4 Baths | 2700 Sq. Ft. | $697,014 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1968 Sq. Ft. | $629,604 |
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