Waterfront Retreat on First Roach Pond in Beautiful Northern Maine Experience peaceful Maine living at this private waterfront retreat on the pristine shores of 872 Frenchtown Road in Frenchtown Township Maine. Surrounded by towering spruce trees and birch trees with sweeping mountain views, this thoughtfully designed 1-bedroom cabin with a spacious loft and full bath blends rustic charm with elevated comfort. Set within a private cove, the property features its own boat launch and boathouse, complete with kayaks and two aluminum boats, offering immediate access to boating, fishing, and tranquil exploration of the pond. Start your mornings with coffee on the covered porch as the sun rises over the water, and enjoy direct shoreline access in a setting that delivers rare privacy and true North Woods serenity. Built in 1988, this one-of-a-kind property is ideal as a seasonal escape, legacy family retreat, or investment opportunity, offering timeless Maine beauty, exclusivity, and effortless waterfront living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$402Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rodney Folsom Jr• The Folsom Realty Group
Bought with Lisa McKenzie• Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
Est. $1,576 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 872 Frenchtown Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
MREIS #1651751
May 6, 2026
Sold
$433,000
$402/sq ft
Apr 1, 2026
Price Changed
$474,900
$441/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Price Changed
$489,900
$454/sq ft
Feb 14, 2026
Listed
$499,900
$464/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Loft
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Dirt Floor, Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
Furnished: Furnished
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,078
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Other Structures: Outhouse/Privy
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1988
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,078
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $20,473.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Zoning: LUPC - Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: First Roach Pond
Water Body Type: Pond
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,400.47
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Gas, Tank
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 872 Frenchtown Road, Greenville, ME 04441
Directions: From the blinking light in Greenville, continue North for 17.5 miles, turn right on to Frenchtown Road. In 4.1 Miles, property is on the left. Fire Lane 20
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Piscataquis County
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Home facts updated by county records on Feb 12, 2026
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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
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7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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