53 Commercial Street,Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Description
Prime downtown Boothbay Harbor (between Captain Sawyer's B&B and Ports of Italy Restaurant) with ocean/harbor views from multiple vantage points, on-site parking, and excellent foot/vehicle traffic. The classic New Englander (approx. 2,900± SF) is now configured entirely for lodgingwith the former street-level retail/antique space converted into a 5th short-term rentalplus two upper apartments; a detached Carriage House adds ~1,000± SF with 2 bedrooms/1 bath, for ~4,400± SF total across both buildings. In 2025, three of the five VRBO-style guest spaces were operated as short-term rentals, producing ~$70,000 in rental income. Substantial improvements since the 2022 purchase position this as a flexible live-work or investment opportunityowner-occupied lodging, boutique hospitality, or an expanded STR portfolio. Enjoy year-round harbor living steps to shops and dining, with captivating water views, versatile layouts, and valuable in-town parking.
Details
| MLS # | 1640418 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1890 |
| Days On Site | 346 |
| Listing Provided By | Tim Dunham Realty | Timothy Dunham |
Features
| Bed(s) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 6 Total |
| SQ Feet | 4,403 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | Downtown Business A |
| Acreage | 0.23 |
| Water Front | Boothbay Harbor |
Interior
| Interior Features | Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Shower, Storage |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Furnished | Negotiable |
| Rooms Total | 20 |
| Amenities Co Amenities | Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Shower, Storage |
Exterior
| Roof | Other, Shingle |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar |
| Lot Features | Business District, Near Shopping, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped |
| Waterfront Features | Nearby, Public |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding |
| Exterior Co Exterior | Clapboard, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site |
Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers, Other Electric |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 7463.5 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | 5838 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Tax Lot | 71 |
| Tax Map Number | 15 |
Area Information
| State | ME |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln |
| City | Boothbay Harbor |
| Zip Code | 04538 |
| Area | Lincoln |
| Listing VS Median (in 04538) | |
Price: $849,000 low | high Med: $698,000 sqft: 4,403 low | high Med: 2,000 $ / sqft: $193 low | high Med: $349 On site: 346 low | high Med: 53 | |
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| State | ME |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln |
| City | Boothbay Harbor |
| Zip Code | 04538 |
| Area | Lincoln |
| Listing VS Median (in 04538) | |
Price: $849,000 low | high Med: $698,000 sqft: 4,403 low | high Med: 2,000 $ / sqft: $193 low | high Med: $349 On site: 346 low | high Med: 53 | |