42 Back Shore Rd
Castine, ME 04421
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$1,000,000
42 Back Shore Rd Castine, ME 04421
Single Family Residence
Property Type
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,580
Sq. Ft.
1973
Year Built
Hancock
County
Listing Office
Office
Era Dawson-Bradford Co.
Era Dawson-Bradford Co.
Peregrine Cottage | Castine, Maine where your dreams come true.. Perched high on the shores of the Back Shore in historic Castine, this exceptional property offers a coastal Maine lifestyle defined by tranquility, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping water views. Situated on a scenic peninsula along the bay, the home places you at the heart of an area bordered by the peaceful Penobscot River estuary. The main level welcomes you with a light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The living room designed with cathedral ceilings and wrap-around windows framing picturesque vistas of the bay. The cook's kitchen features a seamless flow into the dining area, creating an ideal space for gathering and entertaining, complemented by a full bath on this level. Upstairs, the spacious sleeping loft provides views of the bay, generous room for multiple beds, and a convenient full bath. On the lower level, a finished space opens directly out to the, bay-side lawn and includes two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, utility space, and owner's storage. Step outside to enjoy your private waterfront, where stairs lead down to a classic rocky Maine beach. When you are ready to explore, you are just a short distance down the road from a local beach and swimming pond. For recreation and leisure, the Castine Golf Club is just around the corner, alongside the scenic walking trails of the Blue Hill Land Trust. Experience the unmatched peace, natural beauty, and timeless charm of the Maine coast at Peregrine Cottage.
MLS #
1683929
Monthly HOA
N/A
On Site
Not Available
Last Updated
11/1/2026
Location
Contact Agent
Maureen Zemrak
(207) 272-2202Property Details
Community Information
Architecture
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Year Built
1973
Style
Contemporary
Construction Materials
Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Basement
Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Detached
Garages Features
1 Car, Detached
Features / Amenities
Interior Features
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Furnished
Furnished
Amenities
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Accessibility Features
32 - 36 Inch Doors
Patio And Porch
Deck, Glassed-in Porch, Patio
Window
Double Pane Windows
Doors
Storm Door(s)
Heating
Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Water Heater
Off Heating System, Oil
Total Rooms
6
Square Footage Finished Sq. Ft.
Above Grade
1580
Property Features
Lot Size
0.5 Acres
Lot Features
Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Waterfront Features
Deeded, Oceanfront
View
Scenic
Water Body
Penosbcot Bay - Atlantic Ocean
Roads
Association, Gravel
Water Body Type
Bay, Ocean
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Owned +/-
100.0
Waterfront Shared +/-
0.0
Transportation
Deep Water Access
Sewer
Private Sewer
Water
Private, Well
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Gas
Bottled
Road Surface
Gravel
Zoning
Shoreland
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year
2025
Pets Allowed
No Restrictions
Rooms
| Level | Features | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | Balcony/Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Full Bath |
| Kitchen | First | Kitchen Island |
| Great Room | First | Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Bedroom 3 | Basement | Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Basement | Closet |
| Dining Room | First | Informal |
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