Discover the beauty and privacy of rural Maine with this exceptional property offering 48.1± private acres of wooded land, abundant wildlife, and a thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a recreational retreat, or a property with off-grid potential, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and self-sufficiency. Inside, you'll find an inviting open-concept layout featuring custom dovetailed cherry cabinetry, first-floor laundry, oversized doorways, and wide hallways for added accessibility. A full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and potential for a workshop, hobby space, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy three private ponds that attract abundant wildlife and create a beautiful natural setting. The established gardens and orchards include nectarine, cherry, apricot, peach, and apple trees, along with kiwi vines, blueberries, thornless blackberries, raspberries, and perennial flowers that provide beauty and fresh harvests throughout the growing season. The attached oversized two-car garage offers direct access to the home, while the detached cedar barn provides additional storage and workspace. A durable standing seam metal roof adds lasting value and low-maintenance appeal. With its desirable southern exposure, the property offers excellent potential for solar energy. A Generac propane backup generator is already installed, providing reliable backup power and making an off-grid or energy-independent lifestyle a realistic possibility. If you've been searching for a private Maine property with acreage, natural beauty, gardens, ponds, and room to enjoy the outdoors, this unique Springfield property is one you won't want to miss.
State of the art passive solar country hobby farm for sale in Springfield Maine. This double-walled super-insulated home with passive solar was built in 2016 with self-sustainability in mind. Live on-grid or with the whole house generator and a snap-seam metal roof situated with PV power in mind you could live off-grid easily. The great room has cathedral ceilings, a wood stove for assisting the heat pumps on the coldest days and beautiful tile floors. The kitchen counters are seafoam granite and the central bar has a silestone inset for bakers. There is a built in desk area and pantry in the dining area. The bedrooms boast cork floors for warmth and comfort and both the main and the master baths have custom tiled showers and plenty of room for a soaking tub if desired. The 49 acres of land have many hiking/atv trails throughout as well as a hogelkulture apple orchard, many berry bushes and a raised bed garden area near the home. 2-car attached garage, tractor barn, fenced & more.
MREIS #915700
Nov 2, 2008
Listed
$29,999
$17/sq ft
MREIS #728175
Nov 15, 2004
Listed
$198,999
$111/sq ft
MREIS #711093
Jun 30, 2004
Listed
$225,000
$126/sq ft
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Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 1097 Main St
$463,885
$5,115 under list price of $469K
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