53 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 (MLS# 1640418)

53 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

$849,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,403 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active

Current Price: $849,000 List Date: 12/19/2025 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

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 lodging—with the former street-level retail/antique space converted into a 5th short-term rental—plus 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 opportunity—owner-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.

Listing Details MLS# 1640418

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 53
Street Name: Commercial
Street Type: Street
County: Lincoln
Town: Boothbay Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04538
Zip +4: 1826
Leased Land: No
Book: 5838
Page: 150
Map: 15
Lot: 71
Zoning: Downtown Business A
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 7463.5
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Kick-Out: Yes
Original List Price: 925000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
# Rooms: 20
# Bedrooms: 9
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 6
Total Baths: 6
Furniture: Negotiable
Year Built: 1890
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4403
SqFt Finished Total: 4403
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Matterport
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.23
Source of Acreage: Survey
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 72
Source of Road Frontage: Deed
Road Front Other Source: 70.26' on survey
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Boothbay Harbor

Site

Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

More Information

Location

Business District: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes
Brick/Mortar: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

New Englander: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Other Electric: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 13.06
Bedroom 1 Width: 14.04

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Length: 17.06
Bedroom 2 Width: 17.11

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Length: 14.06
Bedroom 3 Width: 14.01

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Length: 14.06
Bedroom 4 Width: 12

Bedroom Amenities 4

Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 5 Length: 13.07
Bedroom 5 Width: 8.01

Bedroom Amenities 5

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Bedroom 6 Length: 10.08
Bedroom 6 Width: 17.05

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7: Yes
Bedroom 7 Level: Second
Bedroom 7 Length: 12.04
Bedroom 7 Width: 12.09

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8: Yes
Bedroom 8 Level: Third
Bedroom 8 Length: 12.02
Bedroom 8 Width: 14.08

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 9: Yes
Bedroom 9 Level: Third
Bedroom 9 Length: 10.07
Bedroom 9 Width: 13.04

Bedroom Amenities 9

Full Bath: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Tank: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Length: 7.07
Den Level: First
Den Width: 8.03

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 15.04
Kitchen Width: 14.05

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 13.06
Living Room Width: 13.1

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: First
Other Room 2 Length: 7.07
Other Room 2 Width: 17.11

Other Room 3

Other Room 3: Yes
Other Room 3 Level: First
Other Room 3 Length: 17.06
Other Room 3 Width: 26.02

Other Room 4

Other Room 4: Yes
Other Room 4 Level: Second
Other Room 4 Length: 6.09
Other Room 4 Width: 18.11

Other Room 5

Other Room 5: Yes
Other Room 5 Level: Third

Room Features

Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Stairway: Yes
Unheated: Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Business District; Near Shopping Roads: Paved; Public Water Body Type: Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Public Style: New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Brick/Mortar; Stone Roof: Other; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric; Tank Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; In-Law Apartment; Shower; Storage Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers; Other Electric Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	15.04	14.05	First
Living Room	13.06	13.10	First
Bedroom 1	13.06	14.04	First
Den	7.07	8.03	First
Bedroom 2	17.06	17.11	First
Other Room 2	7.07	17.11	First
Other Room 3	17.06	26.02	First
Bedroom 3	14.06	14.01	Second
Bedroom 4	14.06	12.00	Second
Other Room 4	6.09	18.11	Second
In-law Floorplan	13.08	14.04	Second
Kitchen	13.03	8.07	Second
Bedroom 5	13.07	8.01	Second
In-law Floorplan	22.09	20.08	First
Other Room 5			Third
Kitchen	22.09	20.08	First
Bedroom 6	10.08	17.05	Second
Bedroom 7	12.04	12.09	Second
Bedroom 8	12.02	14.08	Third
Bedroom 9	10.07	13.04	Third

Documents

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Listing Office: Tim Dunham Realty

Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 207-729-7297

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