Price$199,900
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 1442675
- Land
- Address Lot 30 Downs Road
- Listing Status Active
- Acreage 156
156 +/- acres of land for sale on a wild trout pond in Maine. Owner financing is possible.
Are you searching for a hunting and fishing property? Maybe a large tract to construct your off grid and sustainable home or cabin? A place to basecamp for those snowmobile and ATV adventures? Something nearby the vast north Maine forest and Appalachian Trail that you can get to year round? This property in Sebec, Maine checks off all those boxes and more.
THE LAND - This forest land fronts a town maintained road for more than 2,600 feet. It is plowed in the winter and readily accessible yet located miles away from any noisy interstate highways. Forest types are mixed with most of Maine’s hardwoods and softwoods present. Several pine plantations are located on the property. Soils are rocky and loamy great for growing trees and in several areas suitable for grasslands. The rolling forest landscape has good views of distant hills and the pond. The elevations on this site range from about 460 to 560 feet above sea level. This varied terrain is not only interesting to look at but provides natural funnels for wildlife and good drainage for potential building areas. The slope of this land is southerly facing ideal for solar exposure and protected from most winter winds.
DOW POND & Gulf Stream - Here is 2,400 +/- feet of frontage on a 19 +/- acre great pond with both an inlet and outlet. The pond has a maximum depth of 21 feet. No recent trout stockings have been done. Fish here are wild creatures and beautiful. The pond is full of baitfish and if you have the aptitude for starting a bait business this could be a good place for it. This pond is also home to many wading birds, waterfowl and bald eagles. Gulf Stream is the inlet of the pond and this slow flowing water is home to countless birds and other wildlife. This is a scenic place to paddle a canoe or kayak with a good chance of seeing moose. The property fronts this stream for about 1,400 feet.
RECREATION - Piscataquis County is blessed with more outdoor recreation possibilities than most any other area. The number of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams along with big woods and mountains combine for a diversified landscape that hosts many outdoor adventures. This is prime hunting area with a climate and cover suitable for all Maine big game animals and birds. Organized and maintained hiking, snowmobile and ATV trail systems such as the Appalachian Trail, ITS and local club trails are open for the enjoyment of hikers and riders.
SEBEC & PISCATAQUIS COUNTY - Sebec is a small rural town located near the southeast corner of Piscataquis County. The population of the town is just over 600. It is bordered by several other towns like Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Bowerbank, Atkinson, Williamsburg, Barnard and Brownville. Sebec Lake, one of the state’s deepest lakes, is located just a few miles from the property with several maintained boat landings. Nearby attractions like the AT, Baxter State Park, Katahdin Ironworks, Moosehead Lake are all an easy day trip from Sebec. The nearest commercial airport is Bangor International Airport (BGR) just 40 +/- miles from the property.
Need more information? See our interactive map on our website or call today for a chance to see this beautiful and unique property before someone else does.
Listed by Phil McPhail of United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine
