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Price cut: $5K (7/20)

$424,000

279 Desert Pond Road, Mount Vernon, ME 04352

2beds

1,200sqft

$2,739/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1997

7.1 Acres Lot

$408,500 Zestimate^®

$353/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautiful stone fireplaceWall of windowsMostly woodedDaylight basement

This contemporary home sits on 7.1 private acres that are mostly wooded. The eastern property line is Fish Brook which runs into Torsey Pond. Once inside, you are in the great room with Douglas Fir floors and a beautiful stone fireplace. The wall of windows puts you at one with nature. The first floor has a primary bedroom with en-suite bath. Upstairs is bedroom number 2 which has great views of the outdoors and the great room. The daylight basement is large and has all the plumbing set up for another bathroom and possible bedroom. Just a quarter mile down the road you are at a public boat launch on Torsey Pond for all season fun!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Full Bath
Level: First

Bedroom 1

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Level: Second

Great room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Level: First

Laundry

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator

Features

1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,200
Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,200
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces

Accessibility

Accessibility features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 7.1 Acres
Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Right of Way, Wooded

Details

Parcel number: MTVRMR10L48A
Zoning: Residential
Other equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available, Satellite Dish

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1997

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Mount Vernon

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $353/sqft
Tax assessed value: $151,400
Annual tax amount: $3,179
Date on market: 6/8/2026
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

$408,500

$388,000 - $429,000

$2,065/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/20/2026	Price change	$424,000-1.2%$353/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1666121 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Listed for sale	$429,000+7.5%$358/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1666121 Report a problem
8/14/2025	Listing removed	$399,000$333/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1634150 Report a problem
8/14/2025	Listed for sale	$399,000$333/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1634150 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,179 +10.5%	$151,400
2023	$2,877 +2.7%	$151,400
2022	$2,801 +12.1%	$151,400
2021	$2,498 -5.7%	$151,400
2020	$2,650 +8.8%	$151,400 +9.1%
2019	$2,436 +2.7%	$138,800
2018	$2,373	$138,800
2017	$2,373 +12.5%	$138,800
2014	$2,110	$138,800