$399,900
Beds: 3
Baths: 1 full, 1 half
Sqft: 1,439
Sqft lot: 4,791
Acre lot: 0.11
117 Days On Market

Courtesy of Bold Coast Properties 207-497-5725

Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Neighborhood: 15
Days On Website: 117

Property Details for 53 Washington Street, Lubec, ME 04652

Introducing Salty Paws, a delightful mid-1800s coastal cottage where classic New England character meets thoughtful modern updates. This established rental offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and is perfectly situated in the heart of Lubec. Renovated extensively since 2021 down to the studs, this post-and-beam cottage features exposed beams and an open-concept layout that feels both cozy and inviting. Careful updates include new electrical and plumbing systems, spray foam insulation, new walls and ceilings, a new heating system, new windows and siding, a new roof, new doors, structural support columns, improved drainage, landscaping, two brand-new decks, and more. Radiant in-floor heating adds comfort to the kitchen and first-floor bathroom, and plumbing is already in place for a future outdoor shower - perfect after a day by the sea. Throughout the renovation, the owner took special care to preserve and refresh original details, allowing the home's historic charm to shine while offering the comforts of today. Located just steps from town amenities, this inviting cottage is within walking distance to the Lubec Memorial Library, local shops, restaurants, bank, Lubec Brewing Company, and the Mowry Beach Boardwalk. Explore miles of scenic shoreline and hiking trails nearby or take an easy trip across the Franklin D. Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Island. Whether you're seeking a charming coastal getaway, a full-time residence, or a continued income-producing rental, Salty Paws offers a welcoming place to slow down, settle in, and enjoy life Downeast.

Building

  • Year Built: 1850
  • Architectural Style: "Cape Cod", "Cottage"
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1,439
  • Construction Materials: "Shingle Siding", "Wood Frame"

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Refrigerator", "Microwave", "Electric Range", "Dishwasher"

Basement

  • Basement: "Crawl Space", "Exterior Only"

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 2 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 3 total bedrooms

Cooling

  • Cooling: "None"

Exterior Features

  • Other Equipment: "Internet Access Available"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Deck", "Patio"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Deck", "Patio"

Fence

  • Fencing: "Fenced"

Floors

  • Flooring: "Wood", "Concrete"

Heating

  • Heating: "Radiator", "Radiant", "Hot Water", "Direct Vent Heater"
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Features: "Bathtub", "Shower"

Laundry

  • Features: "Laundry - 1st Floor", "Main Level"

Listing

  • Contract Status Change Date: 2026-01-08
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-07
  • Listing Id: 1648893
  • Mls Status: Active
  • Modification Timestamp: 2026-05-02 22:49:46
  • On Market Date: 2026-01-08
  • Original Entry Timestamp: 2026-01-08 22:49:18
  • Original List Price: $499,000
  • Previous List Price: 419900
  • Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-02 22:49:10
  • Special Listing Conditions: "Standard"
  • Standard Status: Active
  • Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-08 22:49:18
  • 117 days on market

Location

  • City: Lubec
  • State Or Province: ME
  • County Or Parish: Washington
  • Postal Code: 04652
  • Subdivision Name: 15

Lot

  • Features: "Open", "Intown"
  • 0.11 acres
  • Area: 0.11
  • 4,792 square feet

Parking

  • Features: "1 - 4 Spaces", "Gravel"

Property

  • Parcel Number: LUBE-000015-000000-000269
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Residential

Roof

  • Roof: "Shingle"

Additional Rooms

  • Rooms Total: 8

Sewer

  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

  • Annual Amount: $1,541
  • Tax Lot: 269

Utilities

  • Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
  • Water Source: "Public"

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53 Washington Street
Lubec, ME 04652
City: Lubec