This recently constructed, contemporary-style log home offers a unique opportunity to embrace lakeside living on the shores of Toddy Pond in Orland. The property offers stunning views and a sizable dock, perfect for swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing. The natural rock outcroppings create privacy and a beautifully landscaped homesite, with the home itself overlooking the pond. An outdoor patio with a firepit and a charming path to the water provide an ideal setting for relaxation and entertaining. Inside, the home features cathedral ceilings and an open-concept living area, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. With radiant heat, the four-season sun-room allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year-round even as the snow falls. The first-floor primary bedroom includes a full bath with laundry, while the upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious loft. Additional features include radiant floor heating, an automatic generator, a paved driveway, and a large storage shed. Two kayaks and the dock are included with the property. If you're seeking a tranquil retreat surrounded by natural beauty, this custom log home could be it!
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Pellerano• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Lucinda {Cindi} Sargent• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Tile, Composition
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log Siding, Log
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,791
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Patio
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2020
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,791
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $65,340
Lot Size (Acres): 1.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Toddy Pond
Water Body Type: Lake, Pond
Water View: Yes
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Short Point
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,408
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiant, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $550
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
High School District: RSU 25
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 51 Short Point Way, Orland, ME 04472
Directions: From Front Ridge Road take Bake Ridge Road for . 5 miles right onto Dogtown Road for . 6 miles left onto High Point Drive, left onto Lakeview Road for. 4 miles, names changes to Short Point for . 7 miles House on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,302
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1347523
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bucksport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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Bucksport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$750,000 – $907,000
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