North Pond Cottage ready for all to enjoy! This is an incredible "sweet" spot on North Pond, just 15 feet from water's edge! With 125 ft of owned waterfront, this cute ranch w/ screened-in porch & 3 bedrooms meet all your needs. Even more space with a detached 2-car garage set up with a kitchen of its own for your entertaining & enjoyment. Also separate laundry/changing shed, fire pit & horse shoes. Fish, swim, boat, kayak-- pick your sport, or just RELAX (or nap) with your favorite book. More photos to follow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$597Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Fontaine• Portside Real Estate Group
Listed by Brent Krizo• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with Brent Krizo• Portside Real Estate Group
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Market trends in 04957, ME
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
93.6%
5.2% MoM
Median sale price
$192K
$53K MoM
Avg. days on market
98d
48 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
0 MoM
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Sale history for 270 Pond Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1291986
May 26, 2017
Sold
$235,000
$254/sq ft
Jan 5, 2017
Listed
$239,000
$258/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,413 (+10.2%)
$297,900 + $122,400
$420,300
2023
$4,004 (+5.7%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2022
$3,789
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2021
$3,789
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2020
$3,789 (+1.7%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2019
$3,725 (+14.9%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2018
$3,243 (+2.6%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2017
$3,162 (+0.3%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2016
$3,154 (+0.8%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2015
$3,128 (+3.8%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2014
$3,013
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
Tax history for 270 Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,413 (+10.2%)
$297,900 + $122,400
$420,300
2023
$4,004 (+5.7%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2022
$3,789
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2021
$3,789
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2020
$3,789 (+1.7%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2019
$3,725 (+14.9%)
$153,937 + $61,353
$215,290
2018
$3,243 (+2.6%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2017
$3,162 (+0.3%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2016
$3,154 (+0.8%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2015
$3,128 (+3.8%)
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
2014
$3,013
$136,383 + $61,353
$197,736
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.42 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
964244
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel, On Site, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Built-Ins
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 925
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1967
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 925
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $18,295.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other Location, Well Landscaped, Open, Level
Zoning: shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: North Pond
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: no
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,128
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 270 Pond Road, Mercer, ME 04957
Directions: From Route 8 in Smithfield, take Lakeview Drive. Go approx 1.3 miles and take left on North Shore Drive. Go approx. 1.6 miles and take left on Pond Road. Go approx. 1.2 miles. Cottage on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 964244
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mill Stream Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi
4/10
Skowhegan Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
5/10
Skowhegan Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$525,000 – $636,000
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