15 Sea Street
$550,000
56,628 / 1.3
Description
Maine's last sardine industry giant & adjacent land are poised on the easternmost edge of America overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay. The sturdy architectural treasure greets the high tides of the great Bay of Fundy as it faces Campobello Island, Canada, and welcomes the nation's first sunrise to Eastport, Maine's smallest city. An industrial landmark, the building is famous for its role in innovating the ''roll-top can,'' which became the gold standard for use in the worldwide sardine industry. The 1908...Maine's last sardine industry giant & adjacent land are poised on the easternmost edge of America overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay. The sturdy architectural treasure greets the high tides of the great Bay of Fundy as it faces Campobello Island, Canada, and welcomes the nation's first sunrise to Eastport, Maine's smallest city. An industrial landmark, the building is famous for its role in innovating the ''roll-top can,'' which became the gold standard for use in the worldwide sardine industry. The 1908 American Can Company building comprises .69 of the 1.3 acres & 535 feet of water frontage for sale. The property is one of 31 buildings in the Eastport Historic District. Erected by the Seacoast Canning Company in 1908, when the company was the largest in the industry, the structure includes 20-inch thick brick walls, rough-cut granite window sills, and a heavy timber structural system signaling a sense of prosperity and permanence. Purchased by current owners in 2005, the entire property consists of 4 lots/5 parcels. The only remaining structure on the land is the 30,000 square-foot vacant factory. The historic gem was named one of the state's 'most endangered historic places' by Maine Preservation in 2022. The basement & first floors both are concrete; the second has wooden flooring. The building has a concrete pier jutting into Passamaquoddy Bay. The pier is supported by 139 concrete pilings. The property is served by electricity, public water & sewer. Phase I & II environmental assessments and estimates for stabilization, repair, and adaptive reuse are available. Revitalization plans, named the Lantern on the Pier, include architectural drawings allowing for retail, conference, hotel & apartment spaces. In 2011, The Maine Department of Tourism awarded it's Director's Award to the sellers, citing them for 'being the spark that ignited the economic revival of downtown Eastport.'' Come join in the ascendency of this exquisite part of Downeast Maine.
- Listed by Elizabeth Banwell • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 15 Sea Street
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesBay, Ocean
ZoningR-1, Shore General
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2024 02:49 PM
Property Details for 15 Sea Street
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 1563782 |
Days on Market | 503 |
Taxes | $6,382 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Land |
MLS Type | Land |
Year Built | - |
Lot Size | 1.30 AC |
County | Washington County |
Building Information for 15 Sea Street
Lot Size1.30 AC
Property Information for 15 Sea Street
Property History for 15 Sea Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 15 Sea Street
Taxable ValueLand$2,800Additions-Total$2,800
Tax Record2022$73 ($6 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,307 SqFtCountyWASHINGTONAPNEPRT M:I7 B:0D5 L:05
Schools near 15 Sea Street
This home is within Eastport Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Eastport Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Shead High School Public9 to 12 |
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