Enjoy working from home? A few steps beyond the backdoor, you will find a wonderful studio building that is ideal for a separate business. This historic Greek Revival home has been thoughtfully updated over the years with new chef's kitchen complete with generous pantry. The formal living room captures the morning sun, boasts built-in bookcase and wonderful wood-burning fireplace for a cozy ambiance in winter. Entertaining and family dinners are most enjoyable in the formal dining room with sunset views over Day's Cove. Original woodwork & trim remain throughout the home. Storage galore with a full walk-up attic! The separate studio building is currently used as a photographer's studio. Measuring 20' x 20' with ample parking lot, loft and spiral staircase. An ideal option for a home business or as a commercial rental space. Private water frontage on the Damariscotta River with high-tide access a few steps across the grassy backyard. Explore the many coves and preserves along the Damariscotta River in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. Enjoy in-town living with the recent completion of the wide sidewalk on Bristol Road connecting the LincolnHealth campus to Main Street. A short walk to the library, theater, restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. When venturing a bit further on a bike or in a car, Pemaquid Beach and Wawanock golf course are just 15 minutes down the peninsula. Less than an hour to the JetPort in Portland, 30 minutes to hiking in the Camden Hills and the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. A must see property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Stone• Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.
Bought with Bonnie Stone• Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,956
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,956
Green Energy Efficient: Smart Electric Meter
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $29,620.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.68
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: C-1
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River and Day's Cove
Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean, River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,703
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: AOS 93
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 85 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Directions: From Damariscotta Village, head south on Bristol Road, route 129/130, for half a mile. Property is on the right at the corner of Bristol Road and Miles Hospital Road. Please park in the private lot off Miles Rd just beyond this property's studio building.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 402940
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Great Salt Bay Community School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$807,000 – $976,000
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