OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2021 for $437K

$817,367

•

2,221

sq ft

978 Main Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578

About this home

You will not be disappointed in this quintessential 'Maine get-away' cape style home in Westport Island, ME. Sitting on 10+ acres of land, this home shines with pride of ownership! Original owners, this very well cared for and beautifully appointed home has many upgrades including a beautiful cook's kitchen with granite countertops and wall oven, Brazilian cherry floors and spacious and bright living/dining areas off the kitchen. Live on one floor, as the master bedroom suite offers a soaking tub, spacious closet, and laundry. Upstairs is guest space plus an office/den in the loft area. The gardens will 'wow' you for sure! Enjoy the serenity of the water garden feature. There is also a guest cottage and gazebo off the rear deck. A 4 bedroom septic system allows you to flex your use in the main house and guest cottage as needed. Come explore all this home offers. As part of the McCarty Cove Association, you will also have access to a deep water dock and float just minutes from this home. This home certainly evokes the old saying, 'Maine, the way life should be. '

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

11 acresLot Size

$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Georgia Breyer • RE/MAX Riverside

Listed by Lisa Buthlay • RE/MAX Riverside

Bought with Deirdre Dobrisky • Century 21 North East

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•Source:MREIS #1453225

Redfin Estimate

$817,367

$380K since sold in February 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.8% lower than the average sale price ($959K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$765,052
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
52 Oak Run Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,300,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
119 Knubble Bay Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,647,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,711 sq ft
564 West Side Rd, Trevett, ME 04571
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$438,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,872 sq ft
85 Shady Ln, Wiscasset, ME 04578
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$814,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,016 sq ft
15 Old Georgetown Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$790,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,160 sq ft
42 Lord Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578

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$456,365

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 04578, ME

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

2.5% MoM

Median sale price

$490K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$149,900
2 beds2 baths924 sq ft
105 Old Sheepscot Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
$419,000
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
164 Indian Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
$599,000
2 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
17 Oak Rdg W, Wiscasset, ME 04578
$450,000
3 beds2 baths1,514 sq ft
17 Cromwell Rd, Westport Island, ME 04578
$439,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,244 sq ft
515 Lowelltown Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
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Sale history for 978 Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,498 (+26.3%)

$142,118 + $504,744

$646,862

2024

$4,352 (+22.4%)

$129,198 + $458,857

$588,055

2023

$3,555 (−3.7%)

$83,921 + $458,857

$542,778

2022

$3,693 (+5.1%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2021

$3,515 (−2.5%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2020

$3,604 (+8.5%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2019

$3,323 (+13.2%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2018

$2,936 (−8.3%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2016

$3,203 (−17.9%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2014

$3,899 (−3.1%)

2013

$4,024

$115,000 + $404,193

$519,193

Tax history for 978 Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,498 (+26.3%)

$142,118 + $504,744

$646,862

2024

$4,352 (+22.4%)

$129,198 + $458,857

$588,055

2023

$3,555 (−3.7%)

$83,921 + $458,857

$542,778

2022

$3,693 (+5.1%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2021

$3,515 (−2.5%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2020

$3,604 (+8.5%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2019

$3,323 (+13.2%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2018

$2,936 (−8.3%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2016

$3,203 (−17.9%)

$68,788 + $376,112

$444,900

2014

$3,899 (−3.1%)

2013

$4,024

$115,000 + $404,193

$519,193

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

479,160

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,221

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln County

APN

398748

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

$35 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Apr 18, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove

Room 2 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Features: Closet, Full Bath

Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Skylight

Room 4 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 6 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Other Bath Modifications
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
Roof: Composition, Metal, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,221
Building Area Source: Appraiser

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2004
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,221

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $479,160
Lot Size (Acres): 11
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural, Subdivided, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved, Dirt
Zoning: Res

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Island: Yes
Water Body Name: Sheepscot River
Water Body Type: River

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: McCarty Cove

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,323
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam
Has Cooling
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Water Heater: Electric, Off Heating System

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $375
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 978 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
Directions: Rte 1 N/S to Rte 144 (Westport Island); Follow 144 approx 0.9 mi to Birch Point Rd; L onto Birch Point Rd another 0.9 mi to a R turn onto Bridge Rd. Follow Bridge Rd over the bridge onto Main Rd, Westport Island. Follow Main Rd approx 5.5 mi to # 978 on L

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,221
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Lincoln County
APN: 398748
HOA Dues: $35/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 18, 2022

Around this home

Schools

Whitefield Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 21.9mi

7/10

Wiscasset Middle/High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi

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 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

39% 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

Westport Island, ME • 04578

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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

$777,000 – $940,000

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Home values near 978 Main Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Cove Side Way, Westport Island, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2865 Sq. Ft.	$835,831
69 Bay Shore Rd, Westport Island, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$707,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Bay Shore Rd, Westport Island, ME 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$417,101
88 Bay Shore Rd, Westport Island, ME 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$507,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Bay Shore Rd, Westport, ME 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	—
65 Bay Shore Rd, Westport Island, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3226 Sq. Ft.	$818,743

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