Waterfront Homes for Sale in Washington County, ME

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Washington County is the easternmost county in the United States, and its shoreline is unusually long for its population, cut into bays, reaches, and tidal coves from Steuben east to Lubec. Tides here run among the largest on the Atlantic coast, which shapes everything from dock design to how a shorefront lot is used. Frontage ranges from open ocean ledge to sheltered cove and river. Bold Coast Properties has worked this coast for years. Compare the county's other inventory on Washington County land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which waters do Washington County, ME waterfront homes front?

Frontage includes Cobscook and Passamaquoddy bays near Lubec and Eastport, the open Gulf of Maine along Cutler and Great Wass, Englishman and Machias bays, and the tidal rivers behind them.

How do the tides affect waterfront property here?

Washington County sees some of the largest tidal ranges on the Atlantic coast, in places well over twenty feet. That affects dock and float design, shore access at low water, and how much beach is exposed through the cycle.

Is waterfront in Washington County mostly seasonal or year-round?

Both appear in the listing set. Some properties are winterized year-round homes and others are seasonal camps or cottages with limited heat or water service, which the listing detail page identifies.