Looking for a rustic retreat or a basecamp with direct access to Maine's outdoor recreation? This off-grid cabin in Charleston sits on 3.02± surveyed acres and offers a great opportunity for a getaway, hunting camp, or future build site. The property includes a cabin, shed, outhouse, and firewood lean-to, providing the essentials for simple, back-to-basics living. Set along a public paved road with power lines nearby, the property offers convenient year-round access while still maintaining a private, off-grid feel. A standout feature is its direct abutment to the ITS trail system, allowing for immediate access to miles of maintained trails for ATV riding and snowmobiling. These trails also connect to the Penobscot-Piscataquis Wildlife Management Area, offering access to expansive land for hunting, exploring, and enjoying Maine's natural beauty. Located less than a mile from Route 15, the property provides easy access to both Bangor and Dover-Foxcroft for shopping, dining, and everyday needs. This Charleston property offers a unique combination of accessibility, privacy, and recreational opportunity in a desirable central Maine location.
Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
Interior
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Gas Range
Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Level Entry
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 140
Building Area Source: Measured
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Other Structures: Outhouse/Privy, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2022
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 140
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $131,551.20
Lot Size (Acres): 3.02
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Rural, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $856
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove
Electric: Generator Hookup, Off Grid
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 68/MSAD 68
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 147 Garland Road, Charleston, ME 04422
Directions: Rt 15 from Corinth or Dover-Foxcroft, turn on to Garland Rd. , travel approx. .7 miles, lot is on the Right. Sign is up and mailbox is marked
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 29.01 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 487352
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026