With the Sheepscot on one side and Back River on the other, beautiful Westport Island is home to generations and new residents alike. The island has tremendous privacy despite being only a few miles from Route One. This 1870's cape with ell on approximately 3 acres was once a working farm with apple trees; a showplace. Surrounded by fields, the back of the house faces west with a beautiful field rolling to 305 feet on the Back River. Yes, it needs work, but what an opportunity to create your own paradise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Lufkin Weiss• Cates Real Estate
Bought with Crystal Almasi• William Raveis Carleton Real Estate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1870
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $152,460
Lot Size (Acres): 3.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Near Shopping, Rural
Zoning: Rural
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Back River
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,117
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 477 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
Directions: From Route 1 South, go through town of Wiscasset, turn onto Birch Point Road and take a left to travel route 144. Follow for 8.8 miles onto Westport Island and property is on your right. From South of Wiscasset, turn at Norm's Used Cars. ome
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 398862
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whitefield Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 19.6mi
7/10
Wiscasset Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$557,000 – $674,000
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