78 West Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
About This Home
Classic Maine waterfront cottage with breathtaking sunsets and sparkling ocean views. This beautiful setting offers 2 cottages on the water! The main cottage is bright and airy with a great room and master bedroom. The guest house is perched at the edge of the pier and offers sleeping for four more guests. Both have exceptional views for the quintessential Maine waterfront getaway! This retreat features an expansive south-facing deck perched directly over the water, offering front-row seats to passing tall ships and ever-changing harbor scenery. Launch from your private dock and explore the harbor, cruise through Townsend Gut, or venture onto the Sheepscot River and beyond. Thoughtfully renovated in 2021, this turnkey property is being offered fully furnished, providing an effortless opportunity to enjoy the very best of Maine waterfront living. Come stand on the deck, soak in the salt air and the view, you won't want to leave!!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vertical Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Features: Half Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 315.56000000000006
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 19.6
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,358
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 159.5
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 11
Living Room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 191.39999999999998
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.2
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Full Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 174.02
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 15.4
Property
Details
- Parcel number: BOOHM019L041A002
- Zoning: Shoreland
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterbody name: Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 250,Waterfrontage Owned: 250
Lot
- Lot size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: City Lot,Near Country Club,Near Golf Course,Near Shopping,Level,Open Lot,Landscaped
Parking
- Parking features: Common,Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces,On Site
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Hail
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,803 | $57,636 |
| Home Insurance | $387 | $4,644 |
| Property Taxes | $736 | $8,832 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $6,170 | $74,040 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2020-10-30 | Sold | $701,000 |
| 2020-09-29 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
| 2015-04-10 | Sold | $510,000 |
| 2015-02-07 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2014-11-14 | Listing removed | $550,000 |
| 2014-08-06 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
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