




164 W Main Street, Searsport, ME, 04974
About This Home
Looking for a HIGHLY VISABLE & TURNKEY, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in Mid Coast Maine? For the first time in two decades, PENOBSCOT BOOKS & ASIAN ANTIQUES is available for sale. Property consists of 1.5 A. with 374' of frontage on busy, yet scenic, US RT 1. Structure is over 4,100. square feet including ground floor galleries FULLY STOCKED; COLLECTIONS encompass 20,000 books and 1600 ARTWORK PIECES. The Asian Collection alone comprises 1,200 pieces, including a remarkable range of Japanese Imari porcelain, Hibachi, statuary, kimonos and obi sashes, scrolls, and Chinese blue and white porcelain. Additionally, there are hundreds of pieces of art and sculpture from the American West, bronzes, and sacred pieces. A magnificent collection of books and monographs on fine art, architecture, poetry, Zen and Western Religion complement the artwork, making this an amazing opportunity. (Previous articles note that this shop contained quite possibly the most extensive inventory of Japanese Imari Porcelain in New England.) Shop includes all custom-built ins and custom bookcases, and locked, lit display cases, a fully stocked packing room with custom counters and drawers. Two half baths. New modern security system with cameras. On the second floor there are five rooms comprising a comfortable 2-bedroom apartment with fully equipped eat-in kitchen and island opening into the living room, full 4-piece bath with large linen closet, spacious laundry with built-in storage and plentiful closets and storage space throughout. Amenities include city water, ample off-street, private paved parking lot, freshly painted exterior and window boxes at front of shop. Work, and live comfortably upstairs, all under the same roof! Equitably priced. Visit today!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vertical Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Built-Ins
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 93.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Carpet
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,100
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water,Zoned
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,100
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Second
- Area: 69
- Dimensions: 6 x 11.5
Living Room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Informal,Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Three-Season
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Three-Season
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Skylight
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Property
Details
- Parcel number: SEAPM001L009AB1
- Zoning: commercial
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Lot size: 1.50 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course,Near Public Beach,Near Shopping,Near Town,Level,Landscaped
Parking
- Parking features: Paved,5 - 10 Spaces
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
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Coastal Flooding
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- 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 | $3,514 | $42,168 |
| Home Insurance | $258 | $3,096 |
| Property Taxes | $1,312 | $15,744 |
| Electricity | $450 | $5,407 |
| Total | $5,534 | $66,408 |
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
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Listed for sale | $695,000 |
For Sale by Agent
