BEDS9
BATHS6 full
SQUARE FEET4,403
MLS#1640418
STATUSActive Under Contract
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
Property 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.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Interior, Exterior Only, Crawl Space
Heating: Electric, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Home Style: New Englander
Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
Roof Type: Other, Shingle
Taxes: $7,463
Year Built: 1890
Feature Descriptions
Amenities: Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Shower, Storage
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other Electric
Exterior: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
Lot: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Near Shopping
Parking: Paved,1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Road Surface: Paved
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQ FT Above Grade: 4403
SQ FT Below Grade: 0
Total Rooms: 20
Water: Public
Water Body Name: Boothbay Harbor
Room Sizes
In-law Floorplan: 13.08 X 14.04 Level - Second
Bedroom 1: 13.06 X 14.04 Level - First
Bedroom 3: 14.06 X 14.01 Level - Second
Bedroom 8: 12.02 X 14.08 Level - Third
Living Room: 13.06 X 13.1 Level - First
Other Room 4: 6.09 X 18.11 Level - Second
Bedroom 7: 12.04 X 12.09 Level - Second
Bedroom 6: 10.08 X 17.05 Level - Second
Bedroom 5: 13.07 X 8.01 Level - Second
Kitchen: 15.04 X 14.05 Level - First
Bedroom 2: 17.05 X 17.11 Level - First
Other Room 3: 17.05 X 26.02 Level - First
Kitchen: 22.09 X 20.07 Level - First
In-law Floorplan: 22.09 X 20.07 Level - First
Bedroom 4: 14.06 X 12 Level - Second
Bedroom 9: 10.07 X 13.04 Level - Third
Den: 7.07 X 8.02 Level - First
Other Room 2: 7.07 X 17.11 Level - First
Kitchen: 13.03 X 8.07 Level - Second
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Tim Dunham Realty
Agency Contact: 207-729-7297
Shown By
Agency Title: Sprague and Curtis Real Estate
Agency Phone: 207-623-1123
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Estimated Payment
$ 2,759.05 per month $1,889.51 Principal & Interest $621.92 Property Tax $247.63 Homeowner's Insurance
53 Commercial Street | MLS# 1640418
This single family home located at 53 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $849,000. This property was built in 1890 and has 9 bedrooms and 6 full baths with 4403 sq. ft. Search Boothbay Harbor real estate on www.spragueandcurtis.com today.