In an excellent setting surrounded by water on three sides, Back Cove Road is a special waterfront property with broad views over Back River Cove, Hungry Island, the Medomak River, and Flying Passage. The property includes 1.18± acres on a private peninsula with a recently built coastal home and two versatile outbuildings. The three-bedroom Cape-style house has two full baths with a third story attic space that doubles as an extra bedroom. The open floor plan is comfortable and family friendly with a spacious kitchen, while details such as Oak floors and exposed wood add warmth and charm. Appealing outdoor living areas include a water's edge stone patio, firepit area, a nicely integrated jacuzzi hot tub, and 840± feet of varied shorefront with a sand and pebble beach. A deep-water mooring conveys with the property and offers access to the excellent boating on Back River and towards Muscongus Bay. Close to Damariscotta, Rockland, Camden/Rockport, and the Knox County Regional Airport; the Portland International Jetport is about one-hour from the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
1.18 acresLot Size
$1,165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Joseph Sortwell• LandVest, Inc.
Bought with William {Bill} Crocker• Keller Williams Realty
ENJOY A SOUTHERLY VISTA OF MUSCONGUS BAY, from this rustic cottage that is situated near the end of a small point that juts out into "Flying Passage". The cottage is in need of complete restoration. Truly a "one of a kind" property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,806 (+15.3%)
$340,000 + $255,000
$595,000
2024
$7,639 (+28.5%)
$197,000 + $255,000
$452,000
2023
$5,944 (+11.4%)
$153,000 + $228,000
$381,000
2022
$5,334 (+3.3%)
$153,000 + $228,000
$381,000
2021
$5,166 (−1.1%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2020
$5,223
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2019
$5,223 (+2.8%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2018
$5,080 (−3.7%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2017
$5,275 (+3.7%)
$258,000 + $56,000
$314,000
2016
$5,087 (+6.2%)
$258,000 + $56,000
$314,000
2015
$4,789 (+11.7%)
$258,000 + $55,000
$313,000
2014
$4,288
$260,000 + $53,000
$313,000
Tax history for 1284 Back Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,806 (+15.3%)
$340,000 + $255,000
$595,000
2024
$7,639 (+28.5%)
$197,000 + $255,000
$452,000
2023
$5,944 (+11.4%)
$153,000 + $228,000
$381,000
2022
$5,334 (+3.3%)
$153,000 + $228,000
$381,000
2021
$5,166 (−1.1%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2020
$5,223
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2019
$5,223 (+2.8%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2018
$5,080 (−3.7%)
$153,000 + $134,000
$287,000
2017
$5,275 (+3.7%)
$258,000 + $56,000
$314,000
2016
$5,087 (+6.2%)
$258,000 + $56,000
$314,000
2015
$4,789 (+11.7%)
$258,000 + $55,000
$313,000
2014
$4,288
$260,000 + $53,000
$313,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,215
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lincoln County
APN
344359
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
May 20, 2024 • Final
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,200
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Pool/Spa Information
Has Spa
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2017
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,200
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $51,400.80
Lot Size (Acres): 1.18
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Features: Open, Level, Rural, Subdivided
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Back River Cove
Water Body Type: Bay, Cove
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,984
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiant, Hot Water
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1284 Back Cove Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 344359
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Miller School
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