One of the most handsome houses in Calais, which was recently named one of Maine's best places to live by DownEast magazine. This circa 1830 Federal red brick house with its distinctive five-window facade faces the town's quintessential Main Street and is next door to a spacious park complete with towering shade trees and a bandstand. The house features tin ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and 4 fireplaces: in the dining room, living room, and in two of the bedrooms. The house has two full baths and two laundry facilities, one on each floor. The sunroom, with its separate entrance, may be used as a reading room, office, or suite for an office, or in-law first floor living quarters with its walk-in shower and closet. Known as the Elias Barbour House, it was built for Elias Barbour, the first lighthouse keeper on St. Croix island, one of the earliest European settlements in North America. In recent years the house was owned by Dr. Miner, who lived in the house and practiced dentistry out of the first-floor side office until 1976. In 1976 it was sold to a local forester and his artsy wife. The house is a few blocks to Canada and to downtown Calais with its growing number of restaurants, a bakery, and a new spa. Calais is the first and only municipal broadband utility in the state of Maine, Downeast Broadband, with the highest speed internet found in New England. Calais is the gateway to the Maritimes, Canada and the northeastern starting point of Maine's Bold Coast. The 1-mile waterfront walkway is a block to the east along the tidal St. Croix River overlooking St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. Broker owned. Many of the antiques and furniture may be purchased separately.
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$257,000
545 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
4beds
2,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1830
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$261,900 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$2,102 Estimated rent
Home value
$261,900
$244,000 - $280,000
$2,102/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 10, 2025 at 07:07pm
Listed by:
Realty of Maine
Bought with:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1531157
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9.5
Bonus room
- Level: First
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Dining room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 203 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 140.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 8.5
Laundry
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Living room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 248 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15.5
Office
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Area: 123.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.5
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 240.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 13
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Area: 123.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.5
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,740
- Total interior livable area: 2,740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,740
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Entry
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Business District, Historic District, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: CALAM007B005L008
- Zoning: R1
- Other equipment: Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Combination
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Calais
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2023 | Sold | $257,000-6.5%$94/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1531157 | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Contingent | $274,900$100/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1531157 | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Price change | $274,900-6.8%$100/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1531157 | ||
| 7/15/2023 | Price change | $294,900-1.7%$108/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1531157 | ||
| 5/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900$109/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1531157 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,460 +10.8% | $144,700 +23.8% |
| 2022 | $2,221 -8.4% | $116,900 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $2,424 | $112,200 +17.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04619
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Calais Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Calais Middle/High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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