Do you love horses? Do you want a coastal Maine home that was originally a Sea Captain's house and now has 16.5 acres for you to enjoy Maine living and give your horses room to run, breathe and play? Look no further than this amazing property. The house is full of unique features both modern and historical. The features include original hardwood floors throughout, with the floors in the dining room once belonging to a ship that was decommissioned prior to the house's construction in 1820. The property includes two horse pastures, miles of riding trails, a private road that runs along the property, water views, an old family cemetery hidden in the woods, and abundance of fruit trees, apple trees, berries and wild grapes. Invite friends over on the weekend to stay in the cabin that has electrical hookups, a loft-style bed and a working outhouse. Property features main well hooked to the house and three-existing wells to use for your horses and other animals. Horse facility includes a three-stall paddock and full-size tack room. Hay delivery if needed, two large round rings with state-of-the-art fencing, small chicken coup, two-raised vegetable beds with small dog yard. All of this is on your own private property with nature and privacy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
16.5 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Albert Edwards• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Poonsri {Ning} Sawangjaeng• RE/MAX JARET & COHN
PENOBSCOT: New England Farmhouse sitting on 13+/- acres with front and back porches over looking the property. Floor plan includes kitchen with large island and granite counter tops, formal parlor with bay window and recent wood stove, dining room, family room, den, first floor bedroom with full bath, tiled front entry hall. Two to three bedrooms up top and updated full bath. High ceilings, moldings, traditional wood work, wood and tile floors. Convenient location, approximately 10 miles to Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, 10 miles to Blue Hill and Bucksport. Generator conveys. Easy to show. Move in and enjoy. $195,000.
MREIS #1087868
Aug 26, 2013
Sold
$190,693
$119/sq ft
MREIS #1035218
Nov 14, 2011
Listed
$274,900
$172/sq ft
MREIS #1013084
May 9, 2011
Listed
$224,900
$141/sq ft
MREIS #985570
Jul 23, 2010
Listed
$224,900
$141/sq ft
MREIS #898078
Jun 17, 2008
Listed
$274,900
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,558 (+7.5%)
$68,100 + $200,900
$269,000
2024
$2,379 (+6.3%)
$54,200 + $159,900
$214,100
2023
$2,237 (+5.3%)
$54,200 + $159,900
$214,100
2022
$2,124 (+5.6%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2021
$2,012 (+3.8%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2020
$1,938 (+2.9%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2019
$1,884 (+8.8%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2018
$1,732 (−18.5%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2017
$2,125 (+4.4%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2016
$2,036 (+5.3%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2014
$1,934
$52,400 + $146,000
$198,400
Tax history for 1539 Castine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,558 (+7.5%)
$68,100 + $200,900
$269,000
2024
$2,379 (+6.3%)
$54,200 + $159,900
$214,100
2023
$2,237 (+5.3%)
$54,200 + $159,900
$214,100
2022
$2,124 (+5.6%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2021
$2,012 (+3.8%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2020
$1,938 (+2.9%)
$47,200 + $139,100
$186,300
2019
$1,884 (+8.8%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2018
$1,732 (−18.5%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2017
$2,125 (+4.4%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2016
$2,036 (+5.3%)
$47,200 + $131,400
$178,600
2014
$1,934
$52,400 + $146,000
$198,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.