Escape to Nature - 40 Acres with Cabins, Water Frontage & Endless Potential!
Welcome to your private retreat nestled on 40 pristine acres, mostly wooded for ultimate privacy and natural beauty. This unique property offers 1763 feet of water frontage on scenic Merrill Brook, perfect for kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying the soothing sounds of the water and comes with 3 docks
The land features three cozy cabins, ideal for short-term getaways or long-term rentals, each offering a rustic charm and connection to nature. A standby generator ensures comfort and reliability year-round, and a designated tent site lets you or your guests experience camping at its best. There's also a gravel pad ready for an RV, with room to add more rental sites or personal structures—making this property a rare find with incredible income or expansion potential.
Whether you're looking for a serene family compound, a nature lover's escape, or an investment opportunity in the vacation rental market, this property delivers it all.
Schedule a private showing today and see the potential of this rare gem!
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Price cut: $30K (7/8)
$689,000
1 Pioneer Lane, Howland, ME 04448
4beds
2,436sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$638,100 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy cabinsRustic charmScenic merrill brook
- 91 days
- on Zillow |
- 272 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 12:33pm
Listed by:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1621894

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Wood Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Other, Shower
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,436
- Total interior livable area: 2,436 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,436
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Scenic
- Body of water: Merrill Brook
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 1763,Waterfrontage Owned: 1763
Lot
- Size: 40.2 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open Lot, Level, Right of Way, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Outhouse/Privy
- Parcel number: 1Pioneer LaneHowlandR080321
- Zoning: Residential B
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Cottage,Chalet,Camp
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater, LED Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Howland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,245
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
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