Embrace the classic coastal Maine lifestyle in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Southport Island cottage. Tucked away on a quiet road just over the bridge, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect balance of peaceful privacy and easy convenience to all the amenities of downtown Boothbay Harbor. Step inside to find a neat and tidy layout throughout, designed for easy living. The highlight of the home is a spacious family room addition, boasting dramatic vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace that serves as the perfect centerpiece for crisp autumn evenings or summer gatherings. Outside, the back deck seamlessly extends your living space into a beautifully landscaped yard, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Take in the serene surroundings and enjoy lovely peekaboo views of the Townsend Gut right from the house and property. Whether you are looking for a classic summer getaway or a low-maintenance year-round home, this island gem offers a wonderful opportunity to join the vibrant Southport community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$438Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Emilie Hawke• Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Bought with Mary Ripley• Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
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Market trends in 04576, ME
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
95.6%
+0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$1.1M
$525K MoM
Avg. days on market
60d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale and tax history for 23 Nickerson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1684256
Oct 9, 2026
Sold
$570,000
$438/sq ft
Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$575,000
$442/sq ft
MREIS #1548749
Jan 3, 2023
Sold
$480,000
$369/sq ft
Nov 23, 2022
Listed
$464,000
$357/sq ft
+20
Gulls Peak - this New England style home sits on a hill looking downward toward Decker Cove. Captivating setting offering two bedrooms, a sensational Great Room featuring cathedral ceilings allowing in natural light that wraps this home with warmth, a wood burning fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors. This beautiful old home feels new again with remodels and upgrades in 2005. The surrounding yard is well landscaped with rock walls and many perennial plants, a gardeners dream! Awe-inspiring Southport Island setting and water views complete this lovely home. A walk to Robinson's Wharf to hear the charm of the historic Southport Bridge open and close to allow the boats to pass through. Large basement and back deck to relax and enjoy. The owner is adding more land in the back of the property for your possible expansions. Your Maine adventure starts here.
MREIS #1529594
Jun 22, 2022
Sold
$480,000
$369/sq ft
May 24, 2022
Listed
$450,000
$346/sq ft
Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath year-round cottage sits atop a sunny hillside offering a peek of Townsend Gut. Encompassing 2.6 acres, this property offers beautiful perennials gardens and an adjacent cleared building lot. Enhancements include engineered hickory and hardwood flooring, updated kitchen, a great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, sunporch, and open deck. Enjoy close proximity to local restaurants, downtown activities, and yacht club.
MREIS #1419146
Jul 22, 2019
Price Changed
$379,000
$292/sq ft
Jun 11, 2019
Listed
$389,500
$300/sq ft
MREIS #1364781
Aug 6, 2018
Listed
$299,000
$230/sq ft
MREIS #1352104
May 28, 2018
Listed
$339,000
$261/sq ft
MREIS #1245730
Dec 7, 2015
Listed
$339,000
$261/sq ft
MREIS #1233119
Nov 10, 2015
Price Changed
$339,000
$261/sq ft
Oct 15, 2015
Price Changed
$345,000
$265/sq ft
Aug 12, 2015
Listed
$369,000
$284/sq ft
MREIS #1084981
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$299,000
$230/sq ft
MREIS #892237
May 9, 2008
Listed
$349,000
$268/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,533 (+8.4%)
$66,000 + $203,346
$269,346
2023
$1,414 (+5.8%)
$66,000 + $203,346
$269,346
2022
$1,336 (−8.7%)
$53,500 + $203,346
$256,846
2021
$1,464 (+19.0%)
$53,500 + $203,346
$256,846
2020
$1,230 (+9.7%)
$70,000 + $203,346
$273,346
2019
$1,121
$70,000 + $203,346
$273,346
2018
$1,121 (+4.9%)
$70,000 + $203,346
$273,346
2017
$1,069
$70,000 + $203,346
$273,346
2016
$1,069 (+37.4%)
$70,000 + $203,346
$273,346
2007
$778
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
777
Year built
—
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lincoln County
APN
440262
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Length (Ft.): 15.8
Width (Ft.): 9.69
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Length (Ft.): 27.5
Width (Ft.): 15
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove, Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Length (Ft.): 11.3
Width (Ft.): 9.4
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Mud Room
Length (Ft.): 9.69
Width (Ft.): 4.4
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Room 5 Information
Type: Other Room
Length (Ft.): 19.3
Width (Ft.): 9.9
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Length (Ft.): 19.3
Width (Ft.): 9.9
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Attic, Shower
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,300
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Glassed-In Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1929
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,300
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $40,510.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.93
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Level
Zoning: General Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,531.23
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: AOS 98
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 23 Nickerson Road, Southport, ME 04576
Directions: (From RT-1) Turn onto ME-27 S 9.6 mi. At Boothbay Cir, turn right onto Corey Ln 0.4 mi. Continue onto Lakeside Dr 2.1 mi. Turn right onto ME-27 S 0.6 mi. Turn left onto ME-238 S 453 ft. Turn left onto Nickerson Rd 0.1 mi.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 777
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 440262
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Southport Central School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Boothbay Region Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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