Welcome to your dream cottage by the sea. This coastal escape on the stunning shores of Maine, nestled on a private, 3.85 acre wooded lot, offers a deeded 30' right-of-way to endless adventures on the water. A charming home featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with an open-concept living space, seamlessly blends rustic New England character with modern comforts. Large windows flood the interior with natural light and showcase sweeping water views from nearly every room. The entire second floor has been transformed in an en-suite bedroom featuring a sitting space, a walk-in-closet and a beautifully designed bathroom featuring a clawfoot bathtub. The outside of the property offers another whole dynamic for entertaining guests, working on projects or just enjoying nature. With an oversized front deck facing the water and a rear patio facing the tall trees, you will find yourself enjoying the outdoors for hours. The attached two-car garage with overhead storage and the working boathouse offer plenty of space for the project seeker, builder, boater, gardener and more. Just minutes from other quaint seaside towns, lobster shacks, and hiking trails, this rare property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Whether you're seeking a seasonal getaway or a full-time residence, this Maine waterfront gem is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
3.85 acresLot Size
$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeanette Knowlton• RE/MAX JARET & COHN
Contact: rockland@jaretcohn.com
Bought with Nancy Hughes• Camden Coast Real Estate
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Market trends in 04859, ME
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$435K
$195K MoM
Avg. days on market
45d
15 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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4 MoM
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Sale history for 7 Rackliff Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1623101
Jul 1, 2025
Sold
$770,000
$441/sq ft
May 18, 2025
Listed
$780,000
$447/sq ft
MREIS #1542770
Sep 26, 2023
Sold
$620,000
$355/sq ft
Sep 12, 2022
Listed
$620,000
$355/sq ft
+30
This casual and inviting, yet refined home is what making memories is all about. The views are quintessential Maine with a number of small islands, a few distant docks, an occasional lobster boat, craggy rocks and fir trees. There is a view from most every window and a 30' ROW across the quiet, private road to enjoy the waterfront. Renovated by the current owners, the list of upgrades is endless and the maintenance, obvious. Featuring light-filled, open living spaces, oak and tile floors and dramatic water views, a kitchen with marble top counters and island, new appliances and ample storage. There is a first floor bedroom, a full bath, den, living and dining rooms, kitchen and laundry/pantry, which could alternately be a breakfast room or office. The primary suite is the entire second floor with a good size bedroom, separate dressing room and thoughtful bath with soaking tub and walk-in tiled shower and the pocket doors provide privacy w/ out occupying precious floor space. The large deck offers the view of a lifetime and adds seasonal space for entertaining. Separate studio building was once a ''lobster house'' with its vintage windows, funky workbench and a great second floor. August 2022 roof, two car attached garage w/ easy access to large storage above, private back yard and 15 minutes to a municipal airport, Rockland's downtown for fine dining, galleries, shopping and theater and 20 minutes to world class golfing. Home has been fully insulated, updated windows, energy efficient propane Pensotti boiler w/ on demand hot water and Fujitsu heat pumps.
MREIS #1327330
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$369,500
$212/sq ft
Sep 23, 2017
Listed
$385,000
$221/sq ft
+29
Embrace an authentic Maine fisherman's residential waterfront in this light, airy updated cape with water views from most every window. Chase your cares away on 3.85 acres encompassing a grassy marsh and 30 ft. right of way to open water. Find comfort inside or out with a cozy open floor plan and a large deck where you will be captivated by dynamic tides. Updated kitchen & appliances, 3-beds, 2-baths, shop/studio detached from house, 2-car attached garage with mudroom. Only 15-minutes from downtown Rockland.
MREIS #1132822
Jul 16, 2014
Sold
$275,000
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,710 (+8.4%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2024
$3,421 (+6.7%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2023
$3,205 (+9.9%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2022
$2,916 (+3.1%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2021
$2,829 (+2.1%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2020
$2,772
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2019
$2,772 (+7.3%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2018
$2,584 (+2.9%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2017
$2,512 (+3.6%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2016
$2,425 (+2.5%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2015
$2,367 (−15.2%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2014
$2,790
$177,100 + $171,700
$348,800
Tax history for 7 Rackliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,710 (+8.4%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2024
$3,421 (+6.7%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2023
$3,205 (+9.9%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2022
$2,916 (+3.1%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2021
$2,829 (+2.1%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2020
$2,772
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2019
$2,772 (+7.3%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2018
$2,584 (+2.9%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2017
$2,512 (+3.6%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2016
$2,425 (+2.5%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2015
$2,367 (−15.2%)
$158,200 + $130,500
$288,700
2014
$2,790
$177,100 + $171,700
$348,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.