Wiscasset Maine Real Estate

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The town of Wiscasset Maine is the county seat of Lincoln County. Located on the tidal Sheepscot River, Wiscasset has its roots as a port town and was at one point in consideration to be chosen as Maine’s capital: it was the busiest port north of Boston by the late 1700’s. As a modern town, Wiscasset has a charming village area surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The housing market in Wiscasset has continued to remain slow as of late with the list to sales ration hovering aroudn 90% making it an ideal Maine buyers market. In 2011 a total of 33 homes sold at a median sales price of $169,000.

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Current Inventory
Homes for sale: 64

Median Price:
$228,000

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Wiscasset, Maine - Past and Present

Until the late 1990s, two four-masted schooners which had been abandoned in the harbor were popular tourist attractions. Possibly the most photographed objects in Maine, these relic vessels provided an interesting look into Maine’s past until the last masts were destroyed by weather and the wreckage was removed by the town. Still an excellent hot-spot for tourism, Wiscasset, located on route 1, is frequented for its village which is known as “The prettiest village in Maine.” Abundant antique and specialty shops and a few top rated restaurants including Red’s Eats (which boasts the best lobster rolls in Maine) continue to draw the attention of both the locals and visitors alike.

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