509 Main Street
East Machias, ME 04630
$950,000
Price
10
Beds
9
Baths
6,860 Sq. Ft.
$138 / Sq. Ft.
6,860
Sq. Ft.
$138
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Unique opportunity to own a Bed & Breakfast in Downeast Maine near the East Machias River! Want a home big enough for all your family and friends? Dream of running your own business? This historic property could be kept as a commercial business, used as a single family private home, or both. The B&B earns 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor & was awarded the 2024 Traveler's Choice Award. The 3-story mansard roof Greek Revival home was built in 1874 & is on the National Historic Register. It was designed...Unique opportunity to own a Bed & Breakfast in Downeast Maine near the East Machias River! Want a home big enough for all your family and friends? Dream of running your own business? This historic property could be kept as a commercial business, used as a single family private home, or both. The B&B earns 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor & was awarded the 2024 Traveler's Choice Award. The 3-story mansard roof Greek Revival home was built in 1874 & is on the National Historic Register. It was designed by James A. Tenney & is his only remaining mansard house in eastern Maine. Renovated 4 years prior to its opening as a B&B in July 2012, the owners preserved the original features: tin ceilings, marble fireplaces, maple floors, plaster medallions, crown molding, wood inlay floors, etc. On the grounds is a storage shed & a 589 sq ft building currently used as an antique/gift shop. On the 1st floor you will find a large kitchen that will meet your personal or business needs. It has a center Island, prep sink with dishwasher, quartz countertops, 5 burner gas stove, refrigerator, & storage galore. A huge 3 bay sink is located in the adjoining pantry. Other rooms on the 1st floor include: a bathroom, 2 dining rooms, a library, & a living room. On the 2nd floor you will find the laundry room & 5 spacious bedrooms each w/large closets & ensuite bathrooms. 2 sets of stairs & a separate entrance allow your patrons or family to come and go at their leisure. The 3rd floor, currently used as the owner's quarters, has 2 office spaces, a bedroom w/ a giant closet & a full bath across the hall. Attached to the back of the main house is the section of the home originally built in 1771. Accessible from the first floor this 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit has it's own separate outside entrance. Just minutes away from the spectacular views of the Bold Coast, Jasper Beach & steps away from the Downeast Sunrise Trail! You can learn more at The Talbot House Inn website.
- Listed by Christy Alley • Elevate Maine Realty
Property Details for 509 Main Street
Waterfront
No
Waterfront FeaturesRiver
ArchitecturalStyleBed & Breakfast, Greek-Revival, Multi-Level, Mansard
GarageNo
ZoningResidential
ViewScenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2024 04:38 PM
Property Details for 509 Main Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1604599 |
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Taxes | $5,196 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1874 |
| Lot Size | 3.46 AC / 150,717 SF |
| County | Washington County |
Building Information for 509 Main Street
Stories-Year Built1874Building Size-Lot Size3.46 AC / 150,717 SF
Property Information for 509 Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: East Machias River
- Zip Code: 4044
- Directions: GPS Accurate. Located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Route 191
- Town: East Machias
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04630
- County: Washington
- Geo Latitude: 44.738422
- Geo Longitude: -67.390649
- Tax Lot: 10
- Site:Corner Lot: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Historic District: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Paved
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 3303
- Tax Map Number: 15.4
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: EMAC-000015-000004-000010
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,196.00
School Information
- School District: East Machias Public Schools
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Tank: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 6860.0
- Lot Size Acres: 3.46
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 6860.0
- Lot Size Area: 3.46
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 150717.6
- Bedrooms Total: 10
- Bathrooms Full: 9
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 509
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 18.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Gray
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Other
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Road Front Other Source: Online Map Measurement
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 2.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 6.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Gravel: Yes
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Documents Available: Property Disclosure Public Access, Lead Paint Addendum Public Access, Deed Public Access
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Year Built: 1874
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Quasi-Public, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Asphalt, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Fiberglass, Other, Shingle
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Furniture Included, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, One-Floor Living, Pantry, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: A/C Units, Multi Units
- Heating: Forced Air, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
- Accessibility Features: 36 - 48 Inch Halls, Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Room Total: 18
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 9
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 9.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 9.00
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Quartz: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 17.5
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 11
- Room Type: Laundry Room
- Room Level: Second
Room 12
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Width: 14.5
- Room Level: Second
Room 13
- Room Type: Bedroom 7
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 14.5
- Room Level: Third
Room 14
- Room Type: Bedroom 8
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Level: Third
Room 15
- Room Type: Bedroom 9
- Room Length: 16.6
- Room Width: 14.5
- Room Level: Third
Room 16
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 12.5
- Room Width: 6.5
- Room Level: First
Room 17
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: First
Room 18
- Room Type: Bedroom 10
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 509 Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 509 Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$30,900Additions$320,165Total$351,065
Tax Record2023$5,196 ($433 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWASHINGTONAPNEMAC M:15.4 L:10
Schools near 509 Main Street
This home is within East Machias Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elm Street School-East Machias PublicPK to 8 |
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