Island privacy plus the opportunity to build or camp as rustic or off the grid as you wish, 13 amazing acres. Henry David Thoreau of Walden Pond fame is reported to visited the Island.
Vacant landProperty Type
13 acresLot Size
$5,720Price/Acres
Listed by Alice Weed• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Alice Weed• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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Market trends in 04460, ME
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
76.3%
18.6% MoM
Median sale price
$170K
$120K MoM
Avg. days on market
116d
100 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 0 Nicatou Is
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1256729
Jun 30, 2016
Sold
$18,000
Mar 31, 2016
Listed
$35,000
MREIS #1203944
Mar 30, 2016
Sold
$10,200
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$90,000
13+/- acres in natural state at the convergence of the east and west branches of the Penobscot River. Old growth canopy to the shore line, high and dry. Excellent bass fishing, Atlantic salmon water with 8 miles of dead water. Float plane accessible or nearby public boat launch. Henry David Thoreau stayed on this Nicatou Island.
MREIS #919977
Jan 16, 2009
Listed
$230,000
MREIS #887989
Apr 17, 2008
Listed
$250,000
MREIS #723976
Oct 4, 2004
Listed
$150,000
MREIS #723988
Oct 4, 2004
Listed
$150,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,131 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $142,200
$170,700
2022
$4,063 (+5.1%)
$28,500 + $142,200
$170,700
2019
$3,867 (−0.2%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2016
$3,874 (+2.2%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2015
$3,789 (+2.7%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2014
$3,689
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
Tax history for 0 Nicatou Is
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,131 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $142,200
$170,700
2022
$4,063 (+5.1%)
$28,500 + $142,200
$170,700
2019
$3,867 (−0.2%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2016
$3,874 (+2.2%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2015
$3,789 (+2.7%)
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
2014
$3,689
$18,400 + $123,500
$141,900
*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
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Penobscot County
APN
1335911
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Driveway
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $566,280
Lot Size (Acres): 13
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
Zoning: Unknown
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Island: Yes
Water Body Name: West Branch Penobscot
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $265
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Seasonal, Well Needed on Site
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 0 Nicatou Island, Medway, ME 04460
Directions: At Exit 244 Of I-95 view Nicatou Island. Kayak, boat, canoe to site.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 1335911
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Opal Myrick Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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