Off the Grid Homestead! Passive solar home with Solar and Wind Turbine power! Turn key with the comforts of modern living, and eco-friendly thoughtful design make this a one of a kind home. Certified organic fields, small barn, chicken coop, green house with thermal mass bench and rocket stove, workshop and other out buildings, cold storage root cellar/pantry, gardens and established berries. 1.5 miles of private trails in woodlot and a fantastic sugar bush for making maple syrup. Ready for Homesteading Dreams!"
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
31.35 acresLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
11 spacesParking
Listed by Ashley Messner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Ashley Messner• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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Market trends in 04986, ME
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
91.1%
5.5% MoM
Median sale price
$180K
$29K MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
33 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 35 E Gulch Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1319346
Jun 5, 2018
Sold
$217,000
$197/sq ft
Jul 29, 2017
Listed
$225,000
$205/sq ft
MREIS #1013019
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$140,000
$127/sq ft
May 6, 2011
Listed
$142,000
$129/sq ft
+20
This South-facing, solar-powered Post and Beam home is framed by a 4A field to the south and 25A woodlot to the north -- Pastoral Views AND Protection from the wind! Also feat. propane hot water & radiant heat, Large cold-storage pantry and outbuildings.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,238 (+5.3%)
$41,480 + $126,710
$168,190
2024
$3,075 (−19.0%)
$39,480 + $126,710
$166,190
2023
$3,797
$46,680 + $170,270
$216,950
2022
$3,797 (+124.9%)
$46,680 + $170,270
$216,950
2021
$1,688 (−4.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2020
$1,759
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2019
$1,759 (+2.9%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2018
$1,709 (−2.8%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2017
$1,759 (+30.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2016
$1,353 (+25.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2014
$1,082 (+4.8%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2013
$1,032
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
Tax history for 35 E Gulch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,238 (+5.3%)
$41,480 + $126,710
$168,190
2024
$3,075 (−19.0%)
$39,480 + $126,710
$166,190
2023
$3,797
$46,680 + $170,270
$216,950
2022
$3,797 (+124.9%)
$46,680 + $170,270
$216,950
2021
$1,688 (−4.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2020
$1,759
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2019
$1,759 (+2.9%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2018
$1,709 (−2.8%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2017
$1,759 (+30.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2016
$1,353 (+25.0%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2014
$1,082 (+4.8%)
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
2013
$1,032
$35,700 + $35,504
$71,204
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood, Concrete
Other Equipment: Other Equipment, Generator
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,100
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2003
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,100
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,365,606
Lot Size (Acres): 31.35
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Harvestable Crops, Farm, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Rural
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,353
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Radiant, Hot Water
Electric: Solar, On Site, Generator Hookup, Energy Storage Device, Circuit Breakers, Wind Turbine Seller Owned
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Gas, On Demand, Solar, Tankless
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 35 E Gulch Road, Thorndike, ME 04986
Directions: From Belfast, Take rt7 towards Brooks. Left on 139. Follow to Thorndike. Right on East Thorndike Rd. Left on Files Hill. Left on E Gulch rd. Property on Right. Sign on Property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 35.35 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Waldo County
APN: 583306
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mt View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 90° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% 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
Thorndike, ME • 04986
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $457,000
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