Nice little cape on 5+/- acres not far from Castine and within walking distance to the Starr Lamson preserve. Remodeled within the last 5 years including a new kitchen, plumbing, updated electrical, two new bathrooms and nice dry basement. Double paned windows throughout the house and separate electrical box for a portable generator. Roof is about 10 years old. Most furniture is included in the sale. Broker owned
Single-familyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Susan {Sue} MacNair• Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.
Bought with Sara Leighton• Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties
Charming Cape on over 5 acres w/ many upgrades! Home has 3-4 bedrooms & master bedroom has room for king bed. Upgrades include chimney liner, insulation, windows, water treatment system, shingles & new roof (2013). Driveway was re-done in "rotten rock".
MREIS #1087245
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$159,900
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,819 (+13.4%)
$61,800 + $129,500
$191,300
2024
$1,604 (+6.3%)
$49,200 + $95,200
$144,400
2023
$1,509 (+5.3%)
$49,200 + $95,200
$144,400
2022
$1,433 (+5.5%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2021
$1,358 (+3.9%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2020
$1,307 (−1.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2019
$1,326 (+8.8%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2018
$1,219 (−18.5%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2017
$1,496 (+4.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2016
$1,433 (+5.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2014
$1,360
$47,500 + $92,000
$139,500
Tax history for 545 Dunbar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,819 (+13.4%)
$61,800 + $129,500
$191,300
2024
$1,604 (+6.3%)
$49,200 + $95,200
$144,400
2023
$1,509 (+5.3%)
$49,200 + $95,200
$144,400
2022
$1,433 (+5.5%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2021
$1,358 (+3.9%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2020
$1,307 (−1.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2019
$1,326 (+8.8%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2018
$1,219 (−18.5%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2017
$1,496 (+4.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2016
$1,433 (+5.4%)
$42,800 + $82,900
$125,700
2014
$1,360
$47,500 + $92,000
$139,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,800
Building Area Source: Seller
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 999
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,800
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $217,800
Lot Size (Acres): 5
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Level, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: rural
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,357
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 545 Dunbar Road, Penobscot, ME 04476
Directions: House is about a mile and a half from the intersection of routes 199 and 166 in Castine. House will be on the left (next to the MMA boat storage).
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1346531
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penobscot Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
39% 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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In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$339,000 – $411,000
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