Unique Underground Home with Studio Apartment & Outbuildings on a Peaceful Country Setting
Welcome to this one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom, 3-bath home nestled into the landscape, offering both energy efficiency and serene privacy. This 1,600 sq ft underground home opens to sweeping views of surrounding fields through its full front exposure, blending nature and comfort seamlessly.
A spacious 19' x 13' addition features a large laundry area and a self-contained studio apartment—perfect for guests, in-laws, or rental potential. Beneath the addition, you'll find a basement with a dedicated furnace room.
Inside, the home is filled with warmth and charm. A cozy wood stove adds ambiance to the open living space, while two skylights provide beautiful natural light that makes you forget you're underground. The generous entryway includes plenty of closet space, and storage is abundant throughout the home.
The property includes several outbuildings, a concrete driveway, mature trees, established gardens, and even thriving rhubarb plants—all adding to the country charm. Whether you're looking for peaceful solitude, hobby farming, or an efficient homestead, this property delivers.
Truly a rare find—where quiet country living meets distinctive design.
Pending
$259,000
196 Aspen Road, Madawaska, ME 04756
4beds
2,094sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood stoveSelf-contained studio apartmentMature treesGenerous entrywayEstablished gardensUnderground home
- 305 days |
- 42 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keller Williams Realty 207-316-6148
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1630806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
- Flooring: Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum
- Basement: Interior Entry,Crawl Space,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,094
- Total interior livable area: 2,094 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 247
- Finished area below ground: 1,847
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Entry
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 68 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Open Lot, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: MADAM023L0007
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Other,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Private, Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Madawaska
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,516
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,469/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $259,000$124/sqft |
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| 1/18/2026 | Contingent | $259,000$124/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $259,000-7.2%$124/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000+697.1%$133/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/7/2020 | Listing removed | $35,000$17/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $35,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,432 | $106,900 |
| 2023 | $2,432 | $106,900 |
| 2022 | $2,432 +3.4% | $106,900 |
| 2021 | $2,352 -3.7% | $106,900 |
| 2020 | $2,443 -1.5% | $106,900 |
| 2019 | $2,480 +14.9% | $106,900 |
| 2018 | $2,159 +2.5% | $106,900 |
| 2017 | $2,106 +5.4% | $106,900 |
| 2016 | $1,999 +0.6% | $106,900 |
| 2015 | $1,988 +7.9% | $106,900 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,843 -2.8% | $105,900 |
| 2013 | $1,896 +2% | $105,900 +2% |
| 2012 | $1,858 +25.9% | $103,800 +11.9% |
| 2011 | $1,476 | $92,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04756
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Madawaska Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.6 mi
- 7/10Madawaska Middle/High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.7 mi
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- Maine
- Aroostook County
- Madawaska
- 04756
- 196 Aspen Road
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