Description
No traffic, no neighbors, no hum of anything man made. Just wind in the trees and water somewhere close. Set on just over four acres at the end of a private road, this custom home is small by design and uncompromising in everything else. A handcrafted home built with traditional joinery, with a porch and accents crafted from timber milled right on site, it lives more like a sanctuary than a house. Do not mistake small for simple. It runs entirely off grid and wants for nothing. Solar power, battery storage, and an on demand generator answer the moment you ask, while smart home automation and T Mobile 5G keep you as connected or as unreachable as you choose. The grid waits at a pole by the driveway, though you will likely never need it. Premium finishes make off grid living possible without chores or compromise, right down to the dual mini split heating and air conditioning. The home is oriented east to west for passive airflow, and the porch is built to shade you in summer and capture the sun in winter. The land carries deeded access to Lake Quantabacook, a short wooded path to the water where you can launch your boat or kayak. Mornings belong to listening to the loons as you sip coffee on the balcony. Total solitude on one side, downtown Belfast just twenty minutes on the other. The Fraternity Village General Store sits only 2.5 miles away for everyday needs and a sit down meal. Camden is twenty five minutes south, Knox County Regional Airport about thirty five, and Portland under two hours. Few places let you disappear this completely and stay this connected. An exceptional private retreat, and a rare rental opportunity. No Drive-bys please, home is on a private dead end road.
Details
| MLS # | 1670219 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2026 |
| Days On Site | 85 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX JARET & COHN | Jessica Gelineau |
Features
| Bed(s) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 576 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Acreage | 4.28 |
| Water Front | Lake Quantabacook |
| Property View | Trees, Woods |
Interior
| Interior Features | Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Laundry Features | Upper Level |
| Furnished | Partially |
| Rooms Total | 3 |
| Accessibility Features | 36+ Inch Doors |
| Amenities Co Amenities | Upper Level, Security System, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath |
Exterior
| Roof | Metal |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Slab, Poured Concrete |
| Lot Features | Near Town, Wooded |
| Waterfront Features | Boat Mooring, Common, Deeded, Lake/Fresh Water, Nearby, ROW to Water |
| View | Trees/Woods |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame, Wood Siding |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Porch |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site |
Utilities
| Sewer | Private Sewer, Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers, Off Grid |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 2161 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | 3604 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Tax Lot | 098 |
| Tax Map Number | 007 |
Area Information
| State | ME |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo |
| City | Searsmont |
| Zip Code | 04973 |
| Area | Waldo |
| Listing VS Median (in 04973) | |
Price: $449,900 low | high Med: $405,000 sqft: 576 low | high Med: 2,674 $ / sqft: $781 low | high Med: $151 On site: 85 low | high Med: 12 | |
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| State | ME |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo |
| City | Searsmont |
| Zip Code | 04973 |
| Area | Waldo |
| Listing VS Median (in 04973) | |
Price: $449,900 low | high Med: $405,000 sqft: 576 low | high Med: 2,674 $ / sqft: $781 low | high Med: $151 On site: 85 low | high Med: 12 | |