Welcome to Lake Wassookeag! If you've been searching for affordable year round living on one of Maine's most pristine lakes, you've just found it! This cozy 3BR, 2BA cottage offers stunning views of the lake, along with a nice private, sandy beach just a few short steps away and plenty of space for you to put in a dock for your boat. Enjoy boating, fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, or just sit back and listen to the loons while you relax along the shore. This home features a partially finished walkout basement, 2 BR's on the main floor, 1 BR upstairs plus unfinished attic space that could potentially be finished for added living area. The woodstove will keep you warm and comfy on those cold winter nights, plus the new heat pump doubles as heat in the winter, and cooling during the summer. Year round access on paved, town-maintained road. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by James {Jim} Quimby• RE/MAX Infinity
Listed by Cynthia Quimby• RE/MAX Infinity
Bought with Carolyn Fish Jason Fish• NextHome Experience
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Penobscot County
APN
569962
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,728
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1955
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 960
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 768
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $22,651.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Rural
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Wasskookeag
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,509
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well
Water Heater: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: MSAD 46
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 89 Shore Road, Dexter, ME 04930
Directions: From downtown Dexter, take Route 23 north toward Sangerville. Follow along side of lake to Shore Rd on your left. Go approx 1/2 mile to property on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 569962
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Ridge View Community School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Dexter Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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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 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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Historical weather
Dexter, ME • 04930
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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2.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $413,000
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