545 Main St., Calais — $349,000
4 beds, 2 baths, 2,740 SF
Price drop: $45,000
Let’s start at the very north end of Route 1, where you can walk to Canada and use the super-fast, public-owned fiber optic internet utility. This circa 1830 Federal style brick home has tin ceilings, hardwood floors and four wood-burning fireplaces. According to the listing, the home was built for Elias Barbour, a lighthouse keeper on St. Croix Island. Listed by Georgie Kendall, Realty of Maine – Ellsworth. See the full listing.
93 Elm St., Camden — $695,000
3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,354 SF
Price drop: $30,000
Yes, navigating this stretch of Elm St. can be aggravating three months of the year. But when tourist season ends, peace and quiet returns and then the central location of this circa 1880 home is ideal. Charming wood beams and tin ceilings are complemented by what the listing says is an updated roof and hot water heater. Attached barn/ garage functions as storage or additional living space. Listed by Judith Evans, Sail Away Maine Realty. See the full listing.
1793 Post Rd., Wells — $599,000
5 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,244 SF
Price drop: $100,000
Now to the south, with the largest price “improvement” of the bunch. This multi-unit has a general business zone, with an existing commercial space, a one-bedroom apartment on the top floor, and a parking lot for at least six vehicles, judging by the photos. Drake’s Island Beach and Wells Beach are both less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Listed by Kelsea Hough, Keller Williams Coastal Realty. See the full listing.
Copy the Story LinkComments are not available on this story.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
