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Set on a private 5-acre peninsula with 740 feet of deepwater frontage on the Back River, this masterfully crafted coastal estate offers an exceptional Maine waterfront retreat. Substantially updated by the current owners, enhancements include a stunning new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new decking, fresh paint, refined flooring, and revitalized landscaping. Blending timeless post and beam craftsmanship with modern luxury, the residence offers 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet of finished living space across three levels. From the moment you enter, the home captivates with soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed timbers, skylights, and walls of glass framing beautiful water views. The dramatic great room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace and custom wide-pine floors with an inlaid nautical compass rose. The newly renovated chef's kitchen features premium finishes, custom cabinetry, a center island, and an adjoining dining area. Multiple sets of French doors open to an expansive screened porch and open-air decks overlooking the river, ideal for morning coffee, summer dinners, or sunset cocktails. The main level features a private primary suite with its own fireplace, spa-like bath, and direct access to the screened porch. Upstairs, multiple guest bedrooms, a den, and an airy loft overlooking the great room provide flexible accommodations. The fully finished daylight walkout lower level adds an expansive family and game room, additional guest suites, and direct access to the outdoors. Outside, a private path leads to the deepwater dock, float, and two private moorings, providing direct boating access to the Sheepscot River and open ocean. Complete with an attached two-car garage, custom laundry room, whole-house automatic generator, and peaceful end-of-lane privacy, this turnkey coastal estate is just minutes from Boothbay Harbor and the renowned Country Club, and just over an hour from Portland International Jetport.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$690Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Colin Harvey• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Beautifully designed post & beam home sited on a private 5 +/- acre peninsula. You will never want to leave this home once you cross the threshold through the inviting front entry! Great room with cathedral ceilings, skylights, 2 sets of patio doors that open out to a large screen porch overlooking the Back River of the Sheepscot, stone fireplace, dining area, custom kitchen with granite countertops. Off the kitchen is a laundry area with 8 built-in closets which connects to the garage or shop area. Living room with patio door to an open deck, 1st floor master bedroom suite with double patio doors to the screen porch, propane fireplace, family room in the lower level, den on 2nd level, loft area on the 2nd level. The house has 3,216 sq. ft plus 1,848 in the lower level. Custom woodwork, wide pine flooring with a compass rose custom inlay, laminate & tile flooring. Automatic generator. Deepwater dock. Enjoy boating, kayaking or fishing in this area. Tranquility at its best!
MREIS #1254281
Nov 8, 2016
Sold
$1,150,000
$227/sq ft
Mar 22, 2016
Price Changed
$1,195,000
$236/sq ft
Mar 14, 2016
Listed
$1,295,000
$256/sq ft
+19
Beautifully designed post & beam home sited on private, 5.02 acre peninsula on Barters Island. 5,064 * square foot home featuring great room with stone fireplace, cathedral, beamed ceilings, custom woodwork and wide pine flooring, spacious gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms including master suite with fireplace, 5 1/2 baths, and screened porch.
MREIS #1207408
Mar 20, 2015
Listed
$1,350,000
$267/sq ft
MREIS #1131938
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$1,350,000
$267/sq ft
MREIS #1080538
Feb 11, 2013
Listed
$1,495,000
$295/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,342 (+6.6%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2024
$12,515 (+12.9%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2023
$11,081 (+8.1%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2022
$10,254 (−2.6%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2021
$10,530 (−0.5%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2020
$10,585 (+1.6%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2019
$10,420 (+1.6%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2018
$10,254 (−12.9%)
$428,856 + $673,773
$1,102,629
2017
$11,779 (+4.5%)
$394,200 + $886,100
$1,280,300
2016
$11,267 (+0.6%)
$394,200 + $886,100
$1,280,300
2015
$11,203 (+2.9%)
$394,200 + $886,100
$1,280,300
2014
$10,883
$394,200 + $886,100
$1,280,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,080
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lincoln County
APN
577287
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 17, 2025.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boothbay, ME • 04537
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 38 Higbee Ln
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $639,000 and $3,625,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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