Escape to the peaceful beauty of this classic cape-style home on 58-acres. Perched on a gentle hill, with captivating views of the rolling meadow and woods. This 1820's home is a history lover's and homesteader's dream, featuring a spacious 33x47 post-and-beam barn, perfect for livestock or storage, along with a garage, workshop, woodshed, loafing shed, and chicken coops. The land invites year-round enjoyment with a private hiking and riding trail and access to the power lines and snowmobile trails plus a private pond for paddling in the summer and ice skating in winter. Inside, you'll find a pleasant floor plan with two fireplaces with woodstoves, wood floors, and a charming kitchen boasting picturesque views of the front meadow. The first floor continues with an open living room and dining room, a convenient first-floor bedroom or den and a bathroom with laundry. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms with closets and a full bath. Additional perks include an automatic generator for peace of mind and a large deck, ideal for soaking in the surrounding natural beauty and frequent wildlife sightings. Located in the quaint little town of Alna, this property offers a true country feel with nearby walking trails, historic sites, scenic Head Tide Dam, and the Pinkham Pond public beach to explore. This extraordinary property is a rare gem, waiting for you to call it home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
58 acresLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Meghan Murphy• RE/MAX Riverside
Listed by Grimaldi Murphy Jr.• RE/MAX Riverside
Contact: meghan@homes4maine.com
Bought with Sarah Singer Ellen Domingos• Portside Real Estate Group
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Sell
$94,945
Est. take-home
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Market trends in 04535, ME
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
110.1%
+15.9% MoM
Median sale price
$273K
$187K MoM
Avg. days on market
44d
61 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
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Sale history for 796 W Alna Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1610583
Feb 21, 2025
Sold
$492,500
$346/sq ft
Dec 3, 2024
Listed
$485,000
$341/sq ft
MREIS #1201135
Sep 18, 2015
Sold
$196,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 20, 2015
Price Changed
$199,900
$140/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Price Changed
$229,900
$161/sq ft
May 8, 2015
Price Changed
$249,900
$175/sq ft
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$279,000
$196/sq ft
+27
This well-built Cape is sited on 58 acres typical of a rural lifestyle. Three bedrooms including one on the first floor, two baths and two fireplaces that have been adapted for wood stoves, wood stoves can be removed to use the fireplaces. Automatic generator. An array of outbuildings including a large post and beam barn, a garage and workshop, wood shed and several others suitable for animal husbandry or storage. This home represents real value in today's market.
MREIS #752740
Jun 18, 2005
Listed
$425,000
$298/sq ft
MREIS #491503
Apr 26, 2001
Listed
$239,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,191 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2024
$4,036 (+9.6%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2023
$3,684 (+13.2%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2022
$3,255
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2021
$3,255
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2020
$3,255 (+4.1%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2019
$3,126 (+2.5%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2018
$3,049 (+8.6%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2017
$2,808
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2016
$2,808 (−0.7%)
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2015
$2,829 (−9.6%)
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2014
$3,131
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
Tax history for 796 W Alna Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,191 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2024
$4,036 (+9.6%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2023
$3,684 (+13.2%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2022
$3,255
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2021
$3,255
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2020
$3,255 (+4.1%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2019
$3,126 (+2.5%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2018
$3,049 (+8.6%)
$60,000 + $111,750
$171,750
2017
$2,808
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2016
$2,808 (−0.7%)
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2015
$2,829 (−9.6%)
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
2014
$3,131
$46,690 + $90,629
$137,319
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
46 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lincoln County
APN
279148
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Off Street