Imagine owning your own slice of Maine paradise! This expansive 30.9-acre parcel on Smith Road in the charming town of Amherst offers the perfect foundation for your dream home, a secluded camp, or a fantastic recreational retreat. With 875 feet of owned frontage with a path leading directly to the pristine Union River, your opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the tranquil waters are endless. This property is truly ready for you to build and enjoy, boasting several valuable improvements already in place, a drilled well, 3-bedroom septic system, driveway, and electrical pole. The diverse terrain of this wooded lot offers a blend of privacy and potential use. Explore the acreage, discover natural beauty, wildlife, and envision your ideal Maine lifestyle. Amherst, Maine offers a peaceful rural setting, and you are minutes from the Amherst Community Forest with 4,974 acres. Property is within reasonable driving distance to Ellsworth and Bangor with restaurants, shopping and medical care. Bangor, Maine also has an international airport. Acadia National Park is only 60 minutes away with world-renowned hiking, scenic drives, and breathtaking coastline. The University of Maine in Orono, Maine, the flagship University in Maine is also only 45 minutes away. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a substantial piece of Maine. Whether you're looking to build your forever home, a seasonal getaway, or simply invest in land, Lot 92 Smith Road is a must-see!
Vacant landProperty Type
30.9 acresLot Size
$5,667Price/Acres
5 spacesParking
Listed by Gary Jordan• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Julia Sheehan• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,926
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
621950
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Interior
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Exterior
Land Information
Development Status: Raw Land
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,346,004
Lot Size (Acres): 30.9
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Level, Wooded, Subdivided
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt, Paved
Zoning: Resource Protection
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Union River
Water Body Type: River
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $655
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: No Electric
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: Lot #92 Smith Road, Amherst, ME 04605
Directions: From the intersection of Route 9 and 181 in Amherst, head east 0.93 miles and turn left onto Smith Road. Travel 1.59 miles and driveway with chain is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,926
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 621950
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Airline Community School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in
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