263 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543 (MLS# 1682196)

263 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543

New Listing

$1,575,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,227 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 100,188 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,575,000 List Date: 10/09/2026 Last Modified: 10/14/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in history and beautifully reimagined for modern living, the renowned Benjamin Day House is an exceptional Maine estate overlooking the Damariscotta River. Built in 1754 and widely recognized as one of Damariscotta's oldest surviving homes, the residence stands among a small handful of 18th-century properties that helped shape the community's earliest history. Set on nearly 3 private acres with water views, mature trees, historic stone walls, and extensive gardens featuring heirloom and historically inspired plantings, the property showcases remarkable beauty and tranquility just minutes from downtown. Original wide-plank pumpkin pine floors, hand-hewn beams, fireplaces and preserved architectural details blend seamlessly with extensive recent renovations, including a new kitchen, updated baths, new smart sun glass windows and exterior doors, refinished floors, electrical upgrades, mini-split for heating and cooling, efficiency improvements, exterior restoration, landscaping, a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1682196

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 263
Street Name: Bristol
Street Type: Road
County: Lincoln
Town: Damariscotta
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04543
Zip +4: 4020
Leased Land: No
Book: 6275/6304
Page: 5/105
Map: 001
Lot: 021
Zoning: Residental
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 8838
Tax Year: 2027
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1575000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
Deed: All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 13
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Color: White/Red
Year Built: 1754
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4227
SqFt Finished Total: 4227
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Floor plans
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.3
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Damariscotta River

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
1 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Basement: Yes
Direct Entry to Living: Yes

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Levels

Multi-Level: Yes
One: Yes
Three or More: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Fields: Yes
Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy Efficiency

Dehumidifier: Yes
Thermostat: Yes
Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Luxury Vinyl: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Level Entry: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes
Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes
Low-Emissivity Windows: Yes

Door Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes
Water Radon Mitigation System: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Nearby View: Fields; Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Cape Cod; Other Structure Type: Post & Beam Levels: Multi-Level; One; Three or More Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Shingle Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Wood Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric; Heat Pump Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Luxury Vinyl; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Internet Access Available; Water Radon Mitigation System Energy Efficiency: Dehumidifier; Thermostat; Water Heater Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living Other Structures: Barn(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	15.00	13.00	First
Dining Room	13.00	10.00	First
Dining Room	15.00	13.00	First
Living Room	23.00	15.00	First
Primary Bedroom	16.00	24.00	Second
Bedroom 1	16.00	15.00	Second
Bedroom 2	15.00	12.00	Second
Family Room	15.00	15.00	First
Bonus Room	15.00	9.00	First
Kitchen	12.00	10.00	Third
Dining Room	13.00	9.00	Third
Bedroom 1	16.00	14.00	Third
In-law Floorplan	26.00	34.00	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

FEMA FLOOD MAP ›

tax map ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: October - 14 - 2026

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