A Private Hilltop Sanctuary at the Edge of the Wild. A Nature Lover's Paradise. A Homesteader's Dream.
Tucked at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this beautifully rustic home sits perched on a gentle hill with one of Maine's most coveted backdrops: 300 acres of permanently protected forest managed by the Francis Small Land Trust. No neighbors will ever build there. Only the trees, the birdsong, and the seasons.
Surrounding the house, four acres of lovingly maintained, organically managed orchards await you -- a working landscape that feeds both body and soul.
Step inside and find wide pine floors worn smooth with warmth and history. At the heart of the home stands an enormous stone fireplace fitted with a wood stove that radiates steady, even heat throughout the house during Maine's long, beautiful winters. The open living room and kitchen flow naturally into a sunlit sunroom -- the perfect place to watch snow fall over the orchard. There are two first floor bedrooms and a full bathroom with slate shower. Upstairs is the large primary bedroom with ample closets and the additional bonus rooms offer endless flexibility: another bedroom, a home gym, a studio, or office space. Outside, a sweeping deck overlooks the orchard and leads down to a grand stone firepit -- built for evenings under open skies.
Whether you're seeking a climate refuge, a serious homesteading venture, a retreat center, or simply a deeply peaceful place to live, this property meets you exactly where you are. It sits equidistant from the White Mountains, the Maine coast, and Portland -- close enough to everything, insulated from the taxes and bustle of all of it. **Open House Saturday, June 13th, 10am-11:30am**
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$625,000
286 Watson Hill Road, Limerick, ME 04048
4beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully rustic homeTwo first floor bedrooms
- 12 hours |
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Listed by:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1666799
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Features: Four-Season
- Level: First
Heating
- Direct Vent Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: LIMEM5L4A
- Zoning: Res/Farm&Fores
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Limerick
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $299,229
- Annual tax amount: $2,843
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000$250/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,843 -16.8% | $299,229 +33.2% |
| 2023 | $3,416 +7.1% | $224,710 |
| 2022 | $3,191 +6.9% | $224,710 +25% |
| 2021 | $2,984 | $179,768 |
| 2020 | $2,984 +5.4% | $179,768 |
| 2019 | $2,831 -2.5% | $179,768 |
| 2018 | $2,903 +2.5% | $179,768 |
| 2017 | $2,831 +4.6% | $179,768 |
| 2016 | $2,706 +3.1% | $179,768 |
| 2015 | $2,625 +6% | $179,768 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,476 +9.6% | $174,983 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $2,260 +2.3% | $187,217 |
| 2012 | $2,209 | $187,217 0% |
| 2009 | -- | $187,220 |
| 2008 | -- | $187,220 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04048
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Line Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 6/10Massabesic Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.7 mi
- 4/10Massabesic High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.1 mi
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- Maine
- York County
- Limerick
- 04048
- 286 Watson Hill Road




