Ward Log Cabin with all the esthetic of a rustic camp in the woods has to offer but with modern upgrades and year-round amenities the whole family can appreciate. Built around the quintessential working stone fireplace, wood beams & floors providing open concept living & dining, petit yet functional kitchen (with dishwasher). Primary bedroom wing with lit double closets, ensuite bath and walk-out deck with water views. Guest bedroom with new laundry hookup, guest bath with new round shower and original porcelain sink. Office/study off living room plus loft with original Ward craftsmanship ladder for additional living and sleeping space. Two screen porches (front & back), new pellet stove, heat pump with AC, attached woodshed, detached storage shed, new drilled well, new septic with tank alert, newly graded driveway and rock retaining wall. New roof and 3' of insulation above, new skirting and insulation below, newly landscaped all around. Additional new wiring, generator ready, all new PEX tubing plumbing. One of two docks will convey (sea-doo dock w/ o lifts) along with some personal property. Restaurant, general store, golf course, ATV and snowmobile trails, wilderness gate access, all right in Portage Lake, Maine. Call for FMI, a viewing or virtual tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1.56 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Pitcairn• Aroostook Real Estate
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Market trends in 04768, ME
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
93.5%
5.4% MoM
Median sale price
$232K
$3K MoM
Avg. days on market
24d
16 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 708 West Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1506088
Jan 6, 2022
Sold
$269,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 27, 2021
Price Changed
$274,500
$217/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Listed
$289,900
$229/sq ft
MREIS #1413980
Oct 18, 2019
Sold
$140,000
$111/sq ft
Jul 21, 2019
Price Changed
$144,900
$115/sq ft
Jun 14, 2019
Price Changed
$149,000
$118/sq ft
May 11, 2019
Listed
$156,000
$123/sq ft
+12
Nicely taken care of log cabin cottage, two bedrooms plus sleeping loft. Master bedroom with private bath and deck, enclosed screen porch and patio area, nice sitting area on the screened porch at the lakeside of the cottage, stone fireplace, great waterfront, swimmable and perfect for your dock and boat. Beautiful lake views and a view across the lake of the very private Oak Point area of the lake. 160 feet of owned waterfront and nice beach area. Wooded lot gives you privacy. Well above the flood area. Time to relax and enjoy life at the lake!
MREIS #1129747
Aug 29, 2014
Sold
$155,000
$123/sq ft
+20
Very well maintained log camp, 2 bedrm w/ sleeping loft. Master suite with private bath and deck, newer windows, back enclosed porch and patio, front deck and enclosed porch, stone fireplace, waterfront is gently sloping. Outbldgs, some furniture included.
MREIS #1100294
Jul 2, 2013
Listed
$189,250
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,296 (+2.6%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2024
$2,237 (+7.5%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2023
$2,081 (+9.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2022
$1,902 (−3.8%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2021
$1,977 (−11.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2018
$2,231 (+16.1%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2017
$1,922 (−2.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2016
$1,969 (−0.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2015
$1,977 (−5.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2014
$2,089
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
Tax history for 708 West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,296 (+2.6%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2024
$2,237 (+7.5%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2023
$2,081 (+9.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2022
$1,902 (−3.8%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2021
$1,977 (−11.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2018
$2,231 (+16.1%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2017
$1,922 (−2.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2016
$1,969 (−0.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2015
$1,977 (−5.4%)
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
2014
$2,089
$95,800 + $53,400
$149,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Log Siding, Log, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,264
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 999
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,264
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $67,953.60
Lot Size (Acres): 1.56
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Near Golf Course, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Portage Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,944
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 708 West Road, Portage Lake, ME 04768
Directions: West Road also known as West Cottage, Beach Road or Boat Landing Road. Turn toward lake from intersection of Coffin's General Store, Dean's Motor Lodge & Rt. 11. Property is 4 miles on left/water side.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Aroostook County
APN: 1368734
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Ashland District School
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