A rare opportunity–one that anyone looking to build on the Damariscotta River cannot ever expect to pull off again: A grandfathered driveway following alongside a private babbling brook that leads to a spacious, level building envelope exempt from the typical 150ft setback and approved to be situated only 75ft from the water's edge– all benefiting from 500ft of water frontage overlooking this parcel's own private island with sand beach. The Damariscotta River, renowned source of ME's finest oysters and known as the ''Napa Valley of Oysters, '' is the cleanest river on the Eastern Seaboard. 6 acres of coastal ME at its most majestic, this parcel is situated just upstream from Glidden Point Oyster Farms & just downstream from Dodge Cove Preserve. It was to be the site of the owner's dream home until life circumstances derailed her plans. She is very reluctantly letting this land go, & with so much of the hard work already done! The extensive improvements include excavation & earthwork completed last year with over 50 cubic ft of ledge chipped out, the foundation bed leveled, generous landscaping in the shoreland zone, the driveway cleared & structural base applied, road drainage & culverts added. CMP installed 2 power poles–1 at the street, & another further into the land. Soil testing completed, an approved septic permit obtained by the town & the area where the septic was approved has already been cleared out. Boothbay-based high end custom builder oversaw these major improvements, and produced building plans that were approved by the town, meant to take advantage of having been grandfathered into building within the shoreland zone- Yet there is also so much more buildable area– Even on the other side of the stream is buildable! 2 parcels + the 3rd being the private island. Builder will offer a $10k credit to new buyer should they wish to contract him to continue the build. Just over an hr from Portland, 30 mins from Bath & 12 minutes to Boothbay and the Twin
Vacant landProperty Type
6 acresLot Size
$68,345Price/Acres
21 spacesParking
Listed by Rebecca Kingsley Sewall• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Katherine Leeman• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 04556, ME
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$310K
$40K MoM
Avg. days on market
61d
392 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
2 MoM
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Sale history for 34, 36, 37 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1552726
Apr 6, 2023
Sold
$630,000
Feb 21, 2023
Listed
$579,000
MREIS #1111543
Jun 9, 2014
Sold
$310,688
+28
Charming antique cape with wood floors, custom cabinetry & artistic attention to detail in every room, sheltered by 2 remarkable barns. Surrounded on 3 sides by the Zak Preserve with miles of nature trails. Equidistant from Boothbay, Wiscasset & Damariscotta
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,759 (+43.3%)
$145,675 + $443,186
$588,861
2024
$4,018 (+31.6%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2023
$3,053 (+3.4%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2022
$2,952 (−7.5%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2021
$3,190 (−2.7%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2020
$3,279 (−0.9%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2019
$3,308 (+8.6%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2018
$3,046 (+1.9%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2017
$2,989 (+1.4%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2016
$2,948 (+8.9%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2015
$2,707 (+2.0%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2014
$2,654
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
Tax history for 34, 36, 37 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,759 (+43.3%)
$145,675 + $443,186
$588,861
2024
$4,018 (+31.6%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2023
$3,053 (+3.4%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2022
$2,952 (−7.5%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2021
$3,190 (−2.7%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2020
$3,279 (−0.9%)
$52,250 + $130,537
$182,787
2019
$3,308 (+8.6%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2018
$3,046 (+1.9%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2017
$2,989 (+1.4%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2016
$2,948 (+8.9%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2015
$2,707 (+2.0%)
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
2014
$2,654
$52,250 + $125,871
$178,121
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
410
Year built
—
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lincoln County
APN
645723
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $261,360
Lot Size (Acres): 6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Marine Dist
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Island: Yes
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River, Dodge Lower Cove
Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean, River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,821
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Other Electric
Sewer: Percolation Test on File, Septic Design Available
Utilities: Pole
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well Needed on Site
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 34, 36, 37 River Road, Edgecomb, ME 04556
Directions: Google 43.97900° N, 69.57237° W (using the private island to get your bearings). Coming from Portland, take 295 to exit 28 Brunswick. Continue on US-1 N 26 mi to Snead Spur on right, then quick right on to River Rd. Property driveway on left aprox 4 miles
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 410
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 645723
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Edgecomb Eddy School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
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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 85° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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