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    42 Back Shore Road, Castine, ME 04421

    3beds
    1,580sqft
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    $6,236/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $633/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Sweeping water viewsLight-filled open-concept floor plan
    Peregrine Cottage | Castine, Maine where your dreams come true.. Perched high on the shores of the Back Shore in historic Castine, this exceptional property offers a coastal Maine lifestyle defined by tranquility, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping water views. Situated on a scenic peninsula along the bay, the home places you at the heart of an area bordered by the peaceful Penobscot River estuary. The main level welcomes you with a light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The living room designed with cathedral ceilings and wrap-around windows framing picturesque vistas of the bay. The cook's kitchen features a seamless flow into the dining area, creating an ideal space for gathering and entertaining, complemented by a full bath on this level. Upstairs, the spacious sleeping loft provides views of the bay, generous room for multiple beds, and a convenient full bath. On the lower level, a finished space opens directly out to the, bay-side lawn and includes two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, utility space, and owner's storage. Step outside to enjoy your private waterfront, where stairs lead down to a classic rocky Maine beach. When you are ready to explore, you are just a short distance down the road from a local beach and swimming pond. For recreation and leisure, the Castine Golf Club is just around the corner, alongside the scenic walking trails of the Blue Hill Land Trust. Experience the unmatched peace, natural beauty, and timeless charm of the Maine coast at Peregrine Cottage.
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    ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1683929MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Balcony/Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Full Bath
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Closet
      • Level: Basement
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Closet
      • Level: Basement
      Dining room
      • Features: Informal
      • Level: First
      Great room
      • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen Island
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Primary Bedroom w/Bath
      • Flooring: Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,580
      • Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,580
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Glassed-in Porch, Patio
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic
      • Body of water: Penosbcot Bay - Atlantic Ocean
      • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 100,Waterfrontage Owned: 100
      Lot
      • Size: 0.5 Acres
      • Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
      Details
      • Parcel number: CASTM02L006
      • Zoning: Shoreland

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1973

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Castine

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $633/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $647,100
      • Annual tax amount: $6,989
      • Date on market: 10/10/2026
      • Road surface type: Gravel

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/10/2026Listed for sale$1,000,000$633/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1683929 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,147 +6.2%$647,100 +31.9%
        2023$5,789 +5.7%$490,600 +16.4%
        2022$5,477 +14%$421,300
        2021$4,803 $421,300
        2020$4,803 $421,300
        2019$4,803 -3%$421,300
        2018$4,950 $421,300
        2017$4,950 +4.6%$421,300 -15%
        2016$4,734 +0.1%$495,700 +0.1%
        2015$4,727 +2.7%$495,000
        2013$4,604 +9.8%$495,000 -15%
        2012$4,193 -19.5%$582,300 +1.7%
        2011$5,208 +35.5%$572,300 +0.5%
        2009$3,844 $569,430
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 04421

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        12 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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