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Price cut: $127.2K (9/22)

$671,797

978 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537

4beds

2,136sqft

$4,422/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1797

0.63 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$315/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Renovated kitchenUpdated systemsHeat pumpsLandscaped hilltopExposed beams

Seller is prepared to move quickly and is responsive to offers. 978 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, Historic Charm, Modern Comfort, Ready for a Quick Sale. Step into the beautifully restored 1797 Kenniston Hill House, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,100 sq ft of refined historic character. A highly efficient home with no fossil fuels, widepine floors, exposed beams, and a sixflue central chimney anchor the home's colonial heritage, while the renovated kitchen, heat pumps, and updated systems deliver modern ease. This turnkey home can be purchased furnished and ready to be enjoyed immediately. Set on a landscaped hilltop near Boothbay's premier golf course and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, this property blends privacy, convenience, and timeless New England appeal.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Features: Built-in Features, Closet, Full Bath, Gas Fireplace
Level: Second
Area: 240 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 16

Bedroom 1

Features: Built-in Features, Full Bath
Level: First
Area: 225 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Built-in Features, Full Bath
Level: Second
Area: 225 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet, Full Bath
Level: Second
Area: 208 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Dining room

Features: Built-in Features, Gas Fireplace
Level: First
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Kitchen

Features: Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
Level: First
Area: 108 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 x 12

Living room

Features: Heat Stove, Formal
Level: First
Area: 392 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 x 28

Mud room

Features: Closet
Level: First
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Heating

Heat Pump, Other, Wood Stove

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Daylight,Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 6
Furnished: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,136
Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,136
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Reclaimed, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Off Street

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Scenic

Lot

Size: 0.63 Acres
Features: Historic District, City Lot, Near Country Club, Near Shopping, Near Town, Open Lot, Other, Rolling Slope, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 978WiscassetRoadBoothbay04537
Zoning: Village Center
Other equipment: Cable

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Fiberglass,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1797

Utilities & green energy

Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers, Underground
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Water Heater, Insulated Foundation, LED Light Fixtures

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Boothbay

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $315/sqft
Annual tax amount: $1,012
Date on market: 8/31/2026
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/22/2026	Price change	$671,797-15.9%$315/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1678398 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$799,000-11.1%$374/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1678398 Report a problem
8/21/2026	Listing removed	$899,000$421/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1659681 Report a problem
5/28/2026	Price change	$899,000-3.2%$421/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1659681 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Listed for sale	$929,000+3.3%$435/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1659681 Report a problem
1/16/2026	Listing removed	$899,000$421/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1645733 Report a problem
12/15/2025	Listed for sale	$899,000$421/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1645733 Report a problem