This large, cherished property has been lovingly preserved by the same family for decades, dating back to its early use by the Girl Scouts for camping and swimming. Encompassing just over 28 acres, the land offers exceptional privacy and includes a rare island in the river where children once camped. One of the property's most distinctive features is the river flowing from Sebago Lake, known for its sandy gravel bottom--ideal for wading, swimming, boating, and exploration. Fish often swim right up to visitors. Locals describe approximately seven miles of wild river corridor stretching in one direction to Dundee Dam and in the other beneath the historic covered bridge through North Gorham Pond to Gambo Falls, with additional access to the Pleasant River. The property is heavily wooded with towering century-old pine trees, filling the air with a pleasant pine scent in summer. White pine stands like this take over a century to grow. There also appears to be potential for substantial gravel deposits. The existing 780± square foot cottage was built in the early 2000s by Woodcrafters of Maine and features a living room with wood stove, kitchen, bedroom, and bath on the first floor, plus a large second-floor space suitable for a bedroom, loft, or office. The home has a dug well and a two-bedroom septic system. Additional structures include a tool garage and a music studio. With approximately 844 feet of road frontage and about 743 feet of river frontage per town records, including the island, the property offers rare flexibility for a private estate, compound, campground, or potential subdivision, subject to approvals. Conveniently located just upstream from the historic covered bridge, with quick access to North Windham shopping, Portland, nearby towns, healthcare, and the interstate.
Rare opportunity to own a large surveyed waterfront parcel in Windham's Farm District offering a unique combination of rural character, natural resources, and recreation potential. The property features approximately 844 feet of road frontage and extensive river frontage including a private island, creating a rare setting for those seeking privacy, outdoor recreation, or rural land investment. A camp, well, septic system, and power already brought into the property allow immediate use while planning future possibilities. The land is covered with large mature pine trees, creating a beautiful forest setting with potential timber value while also preserving the natural character of the property. Stands of White Pines like this are rare today and take over a century to Mature. The parcel is located within Windham's Farm District, which is intended to protect farmland, woodlands, open space, wildlife habitat, and scenic areas while allowing compatible rural residential and agricultural uses. Permitted uses in this district include single-family and two-family homes, agriculture, forestry, farm enterprises, campgrounds (commercial or personal), riding stables, nurseries, sawmills, and mineral extraction, among other rural land uses. The property is believed to contain a substantial gravel deposit, which may offer additional resource value. Mineral extraction is a permitted use within the Farm District subject to local regulations and approvals. The river itself offers miles of recreation, running from Dundee Dam past the historic covered bridge through North Gorham Pond to Gambo Falls and out to the Pleasant River, making this location ideal for boating, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. With 844 feet of road frontage, river frontage with island ownership, existing utilities, mature forest, and flexible rural zoning, this property presents a rare opportunity for a private waterfront retreat, campground concept, agricultural use, or rural investment property.
MREIS #1651808
Feb 13, 2026
Listed
$1,060,000
$1,359/sq ft
MREIS #1649538
Jan 16, 2026
Listed
$1,060,000
$1,359/sq ft
MREIS #1620370
Apr 26, 2025
Listed
$1,060,000
$1,359/sq ft
MREIS #1468848
Feb 16, 2021
Sold
$200,000
$256/sq ft
Sep 15, 2020
Listed
$220,000
$282/sq ft
MREIS #1402058
Jan 10, 2019
Listed
$220,000
$282/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,921 (+13.9%)
$218,800 + $106,300
$325,100
2024
$3,444 (+13.3%)
$194,000 + $106,300
$300,300
2023
$3,039 (+7.2%)
$169,200 + $102,100
$271,300
2022
$2,835 (+12.4%)
$153,500 + $90,700
$244,200
2021
$2,523 (−13.0%)
$127,700 + $72,500
$200,200
2020
$2,901 (+2.5%)
$138,900 + $54,500
$193,400
2019
$2,831 (+4.7%)
$138,900 + $54,500
$193,400
2018
$2,704 (+4.4%)
$127,300 + $50,800
$178,100
2017
$2,591 (+5.7%)
$110,800 + $46,900
$157,700
2016
$2,452 (+3.6%)
$110,800 + $45,400
$156,200
2015
$2,366 (+3.3%)
$110,800 + $45,400
$156,200
2014
$2,291
$110,800 + $45,400
$156,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
28.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
624
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
624
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
138800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 26, 2026.
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Farm District
The Farm district is intended primarily for rural and residential land uses. Development is restricted in order to protect farmlands, woodlands, open space, wildlife habitat and scenic areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Research & development
Golf related
Kennel
Cemetery
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Windham, ME • 04062
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 594 River Road Rd
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