978 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537

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$929,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,136 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,443 Status: Active

Current Price: $929,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/03/2026

Overview

Description

Discover a rare opportunity to own the beautifully restored Kenniston Hill House, an iconic Boothbay property where historic New England character and modern comfort come together seamlessly. Originally dating to 1797, this remarkable home has now been thoughtfully completed with extensive renovations and a full restoration that preserves its extraordinary craftsmanship while delivering the style and functionality today's buyers desire. Inside, period details including the impressive six-flue central chimney, exposed beams, built-ins, and wide pine character blend effortlessly with updated systems and refined finishes throughout. The newly completed kitchen and dining area offer a fresh, inviting atmosphere designed for gathering, featuring modern appointments and views overlooking the newly landscaped and private backyard setting. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Boothbay Peninsula, the property places the new owner within close reach of the very best Midcoast Maine has ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1659681

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 978
Street Name: Wiscasset
Street Type: Road
County: Lincoln
Town: Boothbay
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04537
Leased Land: No
Book: 6194
Page: 69
Map: R-7
Lot: 001-B
Zoning: Village Center
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 1007
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 929000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 6
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Color: Maize
Year Built: 1797
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2136
SqFt Finished Total: 2136
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.63
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Site

Open: Yes
Other Site: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

More Information

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Country Club: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Full: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Fiberglass: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump: Yes
Other: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Energy Efficiency

LED Light Fixtures: Yes
Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
On Site: Yes
Underground: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes

Driveway

Reclaimed: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Attic: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Fence: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Formal: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Mud Room Amenities

Closet: Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Property Features

Site: Open; Other Site; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Country Club; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Full Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Other; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Hardwood; Tile Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - Hookup; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Patio Equipment: Cable Energy Efficiency: LED Light Fixtures; Water Heater Driveway: Reclaimed Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site; Underground Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Bedroom 1	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Mud Room	First

Documents

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IDX

Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Casco Bay

Last Updated: May - 03 - 2026

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