Welcome to your private Maine retreat, where breathtaking mountain views, fresh country air, and peaceful surroundings await! Tucked away at the end of a private road, this quiet country home sits on 46± Ac of mostly wooded land and offers a rare connection to nature. The property borders Sandy Stream and is home to abundant wildlife, mature apple trees, wild raspberries, grapevines, wild apples, and lowbush blueberries scattered throughout the property. Enjoy a stroll along the approximately mile-long groomed and maintained trail as it meanders through the woods and along Sandy Stream. The mostly level trail is wide enough for walking, ATV riding, or snowmobiling. With no city lights or pollution, enjoy spectacular views of the stars and moon illuminating the open field below. The solid and cozy home offers a full walkout basement, front deck, rear porches, and ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room. The country kitchen features a large pantry, while slate tile accents the entryway and hardwood floors extend through the kitchen and living areas. Stay comfortable year-round with central air, central vacuum, a Grandpa Bear woodstove with a beautiful granite and stone hearth, a wood boiler, and an on-demand whole-house generator. The remodeled upstairs bath features a beautifully tiled shower with built-in bench seating and shelving. A major bonus is the insulated four-car garage, offering abundant storage for vehicles, equipment, and all your recreational toys. Attached to the garage is a finished apartment, creating additional possibilities for guests, extended family, or other uses. Located in Lexington Township the heart of a four-season paradise, you'll enjoy nearby hunting, fishing, hiking, direct ATV trail access, snowmobile trails, and Sugarloaf USA for skiing and snowboarding. This is truly a slice of Maine paradise--private, peaceful, & surrounded by the beauty of nature. A must-see property! Private rd; appointment only. No drive-by
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
46.48 acresLot Size
$186Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ernest {Ernie} Falcone• Keller Williams Realty
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Market trends in 04961, ME
Last updated September 2026
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Sale-to-list price
89.4%
0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$360K
$165K MoM
Avg. days on market
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Sale and tax history for 71 Birch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1678119
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$475,000
$186/sq ft
Aug 28, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$186/sq ft
MREIS #1496793
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$349,900
$137/sq ft
Jun 17, 2021
Listed
$349,900
$137/sq ft
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12191 - Welcome! Gorgeous mountain views and the purest air you ever want to breathe! Quiet country home at the end of the road on 46 acres of mostly woods that backs to the Sandy Stream with lots of wildlife for your viewing pleasure! No city light pollution, just bright stars and moon to illuminate the field below complete with a root cellar as well for your gardening needs. Take a stroll down the groomed and mowed mile long meandering trail through the woods to the Sandy Stream on mostly level ground with a path that has been maintained to a nice wide distance for strolling along or taking your ATV/UTV/Snowmobile down on. Mature apple trees in the field, wild raspberries and some grapevines and wild apple trees down on the trail and along the stream as well as wild low bush blueberries scattered all over the property. A 5 car insulated garage with new vinyl siding, a loft, and lots of storage space for all your toys! Fully finished walkout basement and deck and front and back porches. Ceiling fans in every bedroom and living room. Updated appliances and large pantry with large country kitchen. Grandpa bear wood stove with a gorgeous granite stone hearth, wood boiler, central vac, a/c, and a on demand whole house generator as backup. This home is solid and cozy with new insulation and ventilation in the attic crawl space. Newly remodeled upstairs bath complete with mood lighting shower with built-ins bench seat and shelves. All new hardwood-look porcelain tile floors upstairs and in downstairs bedroom and new baseboard trim and newly painted throughout. Slate tile entry and hardwood floor in the kitchen and living room area. Lexington is in the heart of a four season paradise with hunting, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, ATV riding and Sugarloaf USA for Skiing and snow boarding. There not much more to ask for. This is a slice of Maine paradise waiting for you! A must see! 'Private Road appointments only no drive-bys. '
MREIS #1485665
May 28, 2021
Price Changed
$329,000
$129/sq ft
Mar 26, 2021
Listed
$349,000
$137/sq ft
MREIS #1221827
Jun 6, 2016
Sold
$230,000
$90/sq ft
Aug 29, 2015
Price Changed
$235,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 8, 2015
Listed
$249,900
$98/sq ft
MREIS #843287
May 4, 2007
Listed
$349,900
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2016
$1,636
$66,410 + $137,370
$203,780
Public record
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Lot size
46.48 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Somerset County
APN
1396873
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jan 28, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved, 11 - 20 Spaces, On Site, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Detached, Storage Above
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Generator, Internet Access Available
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,556
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,296
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 260
Green Energy Efficient: Ceiling Fans
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,024,668.80
Lot Size (Acres): 46.48
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Rural, Level, Right of Way, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Rural
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Sandy Stream
Water Body Type: Stream
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,026
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater, Hot Water, Zoned, Wood Stove
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Separate Booster
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 71 Birch Road, Lexington Twp, ME 04961
Directions: 16 in North New Portland, bear right onto Long Falls Dam Road, 5.3 miles turn right onto Birch Road. The home is all the way to the end.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 46.48 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 1396873
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 27, 2023
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Estimated sale price
$515,000 – $623,000
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