78 West Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

$950,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,358 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Active
Current Price: $950,000 List Date: 5/25/2026 Last Modified: 5/31/2026

Overview

Description

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!!

Listing Details MLS# 1663839

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
78
Street Name
West
Street Type
Street
County
Lincoln
Town
Boothbay Harbor
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04538
Zip +4
1852
Leased Land
No
Book
TBD
Page
TBD
Map
19
Lot
41-A
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
Yes
Tax Year
25
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
950000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
4
# Bedrooms
2
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Furnished
Color
Cape Cod Gray
Year Built
1940
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1358
SqFt Finished Total
1358
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.35
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
250
Water Frontage Owned
250
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean
Water Frontage Shared
0

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

More Information

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Intown
Yes
Near Country Club
Yes
Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Seller
Yes

Water Body Type

Cove
Yes
Harbor
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Dock
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier
Yes

Exterior

Vertical Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

No Gas
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Length
16.1
Bedroom 2 Width
19.6

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Half Bath
Yes

Driveway

Common
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable
Yes

Water Heater

On Demand
Yes
Tankless
Yes

Amenities

Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
14.5
Kitchen Width
11

Kitchen Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
14.5
Living Room Width
13.2

Living Room Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
11.3
Primary Bedroom Width
15.4

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Room Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Half Bath
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Intown; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Seller Water Body Type: Cove; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Dock; Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vertical Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Heat Pump Water Heater: On Demand; Tankless Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Common; Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Kitchen 14.50 11.00 First
Living Room 14.50 13.20 First
Primary Bedroom 11.30 15.40 First
Bedroom 2 16.10 19.60 First
IDX
Listing Office: Vitalius Real Estate Group
Last Updated: May - 31 - 2026
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