A BOATER'S PARADISE! Welcome to your private riverside retreat in Westport! This unique property boasts an impressive 443 feet of river frontage, including a charming 2-bedroom cabin and a spacious boathouse, all nestled on a sprawling 2.8-acre lot. Enjoy the luxury of having your own deep-water docks, perfectly situated to capture the stunning westerly views and breathtaking sunsets every evening. The cabin and boathouse are both equipped with their own private docks, ensuring easy access to the water for boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the river. Imagine hosting gatherings or unwinding with loved ones against the picturesque backdrop. Whether you're seeking a tranquil getaway, a prime location for water activities, or an investment with endless potential, this very special property awaits your vision. Refer to MLS #1586356 for additional offering of this property.
Sitting atop Taylor Road, in historic Westport Island, this wonderful enclave captures your imagination the moment you enter the property. To the left is a a charming cottage, straight ahead is a large two car garage with a work room and perched at the top of this 4.5-acre property is a home that holds many surprises. When you walk up to the front steps and enter through the main door you are immediately taken aback by the gorgeous view of the Sheepscot River, visible from the home's large wrap around deck. If you chose to enter the home from the lower level, you can feel the warmth of this solidly built Maine home immediately. Upon entering the front entrance, you are greeted to an open floor plan, wood floors, a large wood burning fireplace, many windows showcasing the gorgeous view - all seamlessly connected to the updated kitchen and breakfast nook. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds invite you into the yard where you will find a bocce court, a firepit and a multitude of magnificent shrubs and flowers, blooming throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In the back of the property raised beds to grow your own vegetables await you along with a greenhouse and a ''luxurious'' chicken coop where you can fetch your fresh eggs daily! We can't forget the stairway down to the waterfront where you will find a dock and float so you can take a swim off the dock or go boating. A 10-minute drive will take you into the ''Prettiest Village in Maine'', Wiscasset, where you will find the famous Red's Eats for a fabulous lobster roll, art galleries, unique shops, and several wonderful restaurants. A short drive to the north brings you to many typical Maine fishing villages and to the south, Portland is only an hour away. Both the main house and guest house have been renovated in 2005 and 2011 respectively.
The median home value in Westport Island, ME is $295,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $274,300. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Westport Island, ME is $295,000. Approximately 53.51% of Westport Island homes are owned, compared to 8.92% rented, while 37.57% are vacant. Westport Island real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Westport Island real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Westport Island, Maine has a population of 722. Westport Island is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.57% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.68%.
The median household income in Westport Island, Maine is $68,125. The median household income for the surrounding county is $54,041 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Westport Island is 55.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.9 inches per year, with 68 inches of snow per year.