18-Acre Maine retreat with small pond, wildlife & outdoor adventure. Leave the noise behind and come experience the Maine lifestyle you've been looking for! Set on 18 beautiful acres with a private small pond, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers the outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, nature lover, or homesteader an incredible opportunity to own your own slice of Maine. The property is surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, with abundant wildlife, wooded acreage, open spaces, and plenty of room to explore. Whether you're tracking deer, casting a line, hiking your own land, riding ATVs, working in the garden, or simply sitting beside the pond watching wildlife, this property puts outdoor recreation right outside your door. Big Indian Lake is just minutes away, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and enjoying the great outdoors. Inside, the home offers a warm, inviting open-concept layout centered around a cozy wood stove--the perfect gathering spot after a day outside. Has a new propane heater to heat building. A recently updated kitchen features NEW durable concrete countertops, sink, appliances, and cabinets. Numerous new Andersen windows installed, bring in natural light and showcase the peaceful surroundings. A new set of stairs provides improved access to the loft bedroom. New unground power, entrance, breaker box with new wiring in most of the building. This is a property where you can slow down, get outside, and live closer to the land. Use it as a year-round retreat, hunting and fishing camp, vacation getaway, or homestead. With some sweat equity and your vision, this could become the private Maine retreat you've been dreaming about. Minutes from Big Indian Lake and several grocery stores.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
18 acresLot Size
$409Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Gary Jordan• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
This is a must see, one of a kind property. Despite its seemingly secluded location it's just a little over a mile from Indian Head Lake, and is just 10 miles to Pinnacle Park and 15 miles to Eaton Mountain Ski Resorts. It has nearby convenience stores just down the road and just 15 minutes away are restaurants and shopping. The property also borders a snow mobile trail. Have your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail on the deck overlooking the pond, while listening to the many birds that call your place home. There are owls, woodpeckers, nesting Red-shouldered Hawks, hummingbirds, turkey, ruffed grouse, broad-winged hawks, and countless song birds. There is a large firepit in the front and another one in the back. There are mature apple trees, along with wild blackberries, strawberries, and fiddlehead ferns. The architecture was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and has a passive solar design, with ship's ladders leading to the second floor bedroom and to the loft. There is an instantaneous tankless water heater. Heating and cooking are propane and/or a wood stove. Appliances include a washer and dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator. There is unique custom shelving and cupboard handles milled from walnut. Enjoy solitude on this large 7 acre parcel. Motivated Sellers!!
MREIS #574099
Aug 2, 2002
Listed
$79,900
$145/sq ft
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2025
$1,250 (+7.6%)
$45,400 + $55,800
$101,200
2022
$1,162 (−11.8%)
$35,300 + $34,100
$69,400
2021
$1,317 (+2.5%)
$35,300 + $43,300
$78,600
2017
$1,285 (−4.7%)
$35,300 + $43,300
$78,600
2016
$1,348 (+9.4%)
$20,400 + $40,300
$60,700
2015
$1,232 (+4.6%)
$20,400 + $40,300
$60,700
2014
$1,178 (+6.6%)
$20,400 + $40,300
$60,700
2012
$1,105
$20,400 + $40,300
$60,700
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 271 Bigelow Rd
$214,413
$11K under list price of $225K
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