Tucked away on a quiet lane in the small town of Clifton, Maine, 40 Smith Lane offers a rare opportunity to enjoy true privacy, peaceful wooded surroundings, and easy access to outdoor adventure—all while staying within commuting distance of Bangor/Brewer and Ellsworth. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home sits on over 9 acres of heavily forested land with nearly 2,000 feet of road frontage. Here, you can't see a neighbor in sight, and the only sounds you're likely to hear are the birdsong and wind in the pines.
Built in 1994, the home features natural white cedar siding and offers 1,220 square feet of comfortable one-floor living. It was thoughtfully designed with efficiency in mind, offering three sources of heat—a Vermont Castings wood stove, LP gas direct vent heating, and heat pump—with low annual cost to operate. An on-demand hot water system also helps keep utility costs down, and the drilled well and private septic provide self-sufficiency year-round. A Starlink dish is included with the sale for dependable and fast internet.
The comfortable living space has an open floor plan from the cooks kitchen, dining area and living room and adjoining pantry/laundry area. A sliding glass door accesses a deck on the back of the home.
Outside, you'll find a rugged 28x32 post-and-beam garage with 8 foot overhead power doors, RV power hookup, storage loft, and a 7KW generator port wired into the home. Three additional sheds offer more storage, and there's even an outdoor shower—perfect for rinsing off after a day working the garden beds.
Deeded access to pristine 442-acre Hopkins Pond means you're just a short walk from trout fishing, paddling, or swimming in one of the region's most beautiful freshwater spots. And if you're looking for even more outdoor adventure, Eagles Bluff, Peaked Mountain, and Amherst Community Forest offer hiking, rock climbing, ATV riding, and wildlife watching all close by.
Active under contract
$317,900
40 Smith Lane, Clifton, ME 04428
2beds
1,220sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
9.3 Acres Lot
$315,600 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$20/mo HOA
What's special
Quiet laneVermont castings wood stoveStorage loftWooded surroundingsOpen floor planComfortable one-floor livingOutdoor shower
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 09:39am
Listed by:
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine 207-794-6164
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1631873

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 115 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
Bonus room
- Level: First
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 7
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 118.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Heating
- Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Only
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,220
- Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,220
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Hopkins Pond
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Shared: 100
Lot
- Size: 9.3 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: CLIFM006L006
- Zoning: GMA 2 Rural
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Composition, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: On Site, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $242 annually
Location
- Region: Clifton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,333
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
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