Enjoy the spectacular western mountain views from this private ±73-acre retreat off High Street in Peru. Perched at roughly 1,000 feet in elevation, the property features a recently built 12' x 17' off-grid cabin with kitchen, bath, and woodstove, plus an 8½' x 25' storage shed. An improved driveway leads to the buildings. A dug well—ten feet below grade with four well tiles—gravity feeds water to the cabin. The 1,000-gallon concrete holding tank is town-approved, with a septic design on file. An electric hot-water heater runs off a portable generator, and power is nearby. The town-maintained road ends about 250 feet from the property line. Enjoy the tiny house OR build a year-round retreat! Elevations range from ~700 feet along the western boundary to 1,300 feet in the northeast corner. Recent timber harvesting opened dramatic views of both nearby and distant peaks, including Mount Zircon (2,222'), Speckled Mountain, Spruce Mountain, Saddleback (4,116'), Jackson Mountain, Mount Reddington, and Old Speck. Snowmobile and ATV trails cross the property, offering direct access for outdoor enthusiasts. Old logging roads and a seasonal stream provide additional opportunities for exploring, hunting, or hiking. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Dixfield, with Sunday River, Mt. Abram, Norway, Auburn, and Rumford/Black Mountain Ski Area all within a 20- to 50-minute drive. Worthley Pond and the Androscoggin River are minutes away with public boat launches, and popular hiking destinations such as Black Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Mount Zircon are nearby. Property is not enrolled in Maine's Tree Growth Tax Program, though enrollment could significantly reduce taxes. Note: Town records list 51 acres; however, boundary evidence and a forester's review indicate the acreage is consistent with the advertised ±73 acres. The property comprises two tax lots. Also listed as residential MLS 1643971
Vacant landProperty Type
73 acresLot Size
$3,630Price/Acres
21 spacesParking
Listed by John Colannino• AFM Real Estate
Listed by Rebecca {Becky} Colannino• AFM Real Estate
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on May 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 21+ Spaces
Exterior
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Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,179,880
Lot Size (Acres): 73
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Near Town, Rural, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: None
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,740
Tax Year: 2025
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Electric: Off Grid, Generator Hookup
Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available, Soil Test Available
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: RSU 56
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 0 High Street, Peru, ME 04290
Directions: From Route 108 in Peru, take Valley Road for 2.4 miles, then continue straight onto High St (gravel road). After 1 mile, go straight through the stop sign, property begins 250 feet ahead.
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County: Oxford County
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Home facts updated by county records on May 27, 2026
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Dirigo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Dirigo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Peru. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.