1. Gig Harbor, Wash. Built in the early 1900s, this two-bedroom home and the adjacent historic net shed were both renovated in 2010. Details include a wood-paneled elevator, a vaulted beamed ceiling, large kitchen facilities, and a master suite with a spa bath. The property has a 160-foot dock with a deepwater mooring. $1,990,000. Joe Sanchez, Joe Sanchez & Assoc., (253) 820-1148
2. North Haven, Maine Located on the Fox Islands Thoroughfare, the Minot Wharf House dates back to the mid-19th century. The building, containing three separate living quarters with a total of 10 bedrooms, was once used as a sardine cannery and mercantile center. Details include Japanese-style wall panels, a new roof and windows, and balconies facing the wharf. $895,000. Terry Sortwell, LandVest, (207) 236-3543
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4. Boston This two-bedroom apartment is located in a refurbished warehouse on Commercial Wharf. The wharf, built in the 1830s, was originally a mooring area for clipper ships. The home’s interior details include Italian cabinets, a chef’s kitchen, and a large master bedroom with a private balcony. $1,100,000. Antonia Monarski, Otis and Ahearn/Christie’s International Real Estate, (617) 905-4588
5. Newport, R.I. Built in 1943, this property is a mixture of residential and commercial space. The building comes with five commercial rental units and dock space as well as a three-bedroom owner’s unit with views of the harbor. Owner’s apartment details include skylights, exposed beams, and hardwood floors. $1,795,000. Paul A. Leys, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, (401) 849-3000
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6. Baltimore This one-bedroom condominium is located in the historic waterfront community of Fells Point in an old tobacco warehouse with an adjacent wharf. The two-level home features brick walls, arched windows, and a one-car parking space. $265,000. Linda K. Fredeking, Prudential Homesale YWGC Realty, (410) 916-4792
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