52± Acres Near Moosehead Lake

Searching for that large parcel of land in the Moosehead Region? Come take a look at this 52-acre parcel fronting on Greenville Road in the Monson, Maine.

LAND This parcel has it all. It fronts on a paved state-maintained road for almost 1,000 feet. There is grid electric available roadside. A meandering driveway accesses the interior of the property for nearly 900 feet. Approximately 1,300 feet of Monson Stream crosses the acreage flowing north to south through the property. There is a bridge over the stream for access to the balance of the land.

NRCS Web Soil Survey reports gravelly and rocky loams that are good for farming, grazing, forestry and wildlife uses. The terrain is varied with elevations along the road frontage at about 950 to 990 FASL with the overall elevation change on the land of 130 +/- feet. This topography will provide some nice views of the hills and mountains in the region.

The forest is a mix of hardwoods and softwoods with pine, hemlock, spruce fur, maple, birch and beach present on site. A recent timber harvest has been done thinning part of the acreage with no harvesting done between the road frontage and the stream which comprises about 20% of the property.

RECREATION Why come to this region of Maine? Many come for the recreational opportunities available in the region. The 100 mile wilderness of the Appalachian Trail starts in Monson just a 1 ½  mile from the driveway of the 52 acre parcel. This is known to be the most remote and challenging part of the entire trail.

The property is less than 14 miles to a boat landing on Moosehead Lake. At nearly 118 square miles, this is New England’s second largest freshwater lake. This high elevation lake is home to some of Maine’s best cold-water fishing, power boating and sailing.

The areas mountains, lake, ponds and rivers are all clear and scenic. Snowmobile and ATV trails in the area are well maintained. Just around the corner from the land is A Fierce Chase cross country ski trails open to the public by donations.    

LOCATION Located on the shore of Lake Hebron, Monson had a population of 609 according to the 2020 census. This rural town is small but has a lot of history. In 1870 slate was discovered in Monson and is considered some of the finest in the world. The downtown area of Monson has seen recent reclamation with a charming country store, new restaurants, and a new community center in the heart of downtown Monson. The nearest hospital is 14 miles north in Greenville. Bangor International Airport is 55 miles away. Boston, MA is a easy 4 hour ride.

Need more information, call today for a property information package and schedule a tour of this great piece of Maine land.