TORSEY POND Look no further for your very own piece of heaven! This custom hand-built, pegged mortise and tenon construction log cabin with 27 acres & over 2,500' of waterfront with private dock for your pontoon boat can now be yours! A truly lovely piece of paradise sitting on a very unique piece of property offering absolute privacy and seclusion. The abundance of wildlife and the variety of birds are unimaginable - moose, deer, eagles, loons, herons, and fishing is fantastic! The log home's first floor features a cozy foyer with wood burning stove & vaulted ceilings, kitchen with antique cook stove, beautiful butcher block counters, dining area and direct access to a lovely screen porch with lake views. A large living room, full bath and a spacious primary bedroom suite with sitting area, closet, full bath with clawfoot tub and stand up shower, a private covered balcony and an amazing views of the lake and the sunrise all from your bed! Upstairs are two bedrooms, one of which is a large loft with a private balcony overlooking the lake. Full basement with workshop and craft area, newer boiler, laundry and plenty of storage. A 1-car garage is perfect for your toys, along with a storage shed and pole barn. Beautifully landscaped with established perennials, granite steps and retaining wall, outdoor shower and meandering paths to the lake with your own private dock and sitting area. Brand new roof just installed! Torsey Pond has above average water quality, no invasive aquatic plants, public boat ramp access and a restriction on jet skis - so a very peaceful and tranquil lake that is a paddlers paradise! Just 20 minutes to Winthrop & Manchester amenities and a little over an hour to Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski Resorts with the ITS snowmobile system right out your front door allows for four seasons of fun! Larger lakefront parcels such as this are extremely rare and offer the ability to get away from it all, as well as future development potential!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
27 acresLot Size
$469Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Trisha Cheney• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with Stephanie Gardner• Portside Real Estate Group
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Log Siding, Log
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,956
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1987
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,956
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,176,120
Lot Size (Acres): 27
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Wooded, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Torsey Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Quiet Harbor Road Association
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,700.03
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Forced Air
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
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $322
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 138 Quiet Harbor Road, Mount Vernon, ME 04352
Directions: Rt. 41N from Readfield. Travel 1.5 miles, take right onto Quiet Harbor Road. Look for sign. Please park in front of the garage, NOT in the upper driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: —
Lot Size: 27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Kennebec County
APN: 681181
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2025
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Schools
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Mt Vernon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 2.4mi
8/10
Maranacook Community Middle School
Public 6-8 • 2.9mi
6/10
Maranacook Community High School
Public 9-12 • 2.8mi
7/10
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Estimated sale price
$873,000 – $1.06M
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