197 Lawler Ridge Rd

Benedicta, ME 04733

$340,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,600 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/26/25Virtual Tour
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Description

Looking for a self-sufficient off-grid log home in a true Maine setting? This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat sits on 33.4± surveyed acres at the very end of a dead-end road with no neighbors within a half mile. Built in 2003, the home features an open kitchen, dining, and living area with two bedrooms on the first floor, a third bedroom and loft upstairs, a solar system, and a brand-new drilled well replacing the former dug well. The land offers a mix of fields, timber, and quality soils, ideal for...Looking for a self-sufficient off-grid log home in a true Maine setting? This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat sits on 33.4± surveyed acres at the very end of a dead-end road with no neighbors within a half mile. Built in 2003, the home features an open kitchen, dining, and living area with two bedrooms on the first floor, a third bedroom and loft upstairs, a solar system, and a brand-new drilled well replacing the former dug well. The land offers a mix of fields, timber, and quality soils, ideal for homesteading, hobby farming, or simply enjoying your own private acreage. A barn, fire pit, and solar/battery shed are already in place, and the property is alive with wildlife—perfect for hunting or outdoor adventures. Located just 20 miles from Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, 28 miles from Baxter State Park, and 13 miles from Molunkus Lake, this property gives you direct access to some of Maine's best recreation. From your doorstep, you can ATV or snowmobile straight into the trail system. Whether you're after a private homestead, a sporting base, or a secluded getaway, this log home at 197 Lawler Ridge Rd delivers space, freedom, and natural beauty in northern Maine.

Property Details for 197 Lawler Ridge Road

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Cape Cod
Garage Spaces
1.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
Rural
View
Scenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 10:02 AM

Property Details for 197 Lawler Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1638996
Days on Market21
Taxes$1,874 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2003
Lot Size33.40 AC / 1,454,904 SF
CountyPenobscot County
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Building Information for 197 Lawler Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size33.40 AC / 1,454,904 SF

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Property Information for 197 Lawler Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Water Body Name: Unnamed Pond
  • Town: Herseytown Twp
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04777
  • County: Penobscot
  • Geo Latitude: 45.772326
  • Geo Longitude: -68.431504
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Tax Lot: 35.11
  • Site:Pasture/Field: Yes
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 100.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 100.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Other: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Waterfront Other Source: LandID
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 1735
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 8
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: 197lawlerridgeroadherseytowntwpmaine04777
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,873.59
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Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1600.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 33.4
  • Source of Acreage: Deed
  • Building Area Total: 1600.0
  • Lot Size Area: 33.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1454904.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 197
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
  • Property Information:Acreage Other Source: Survey
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 2003
Utilities
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers, Off Grid
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log Siding, Log
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:1 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Finished, Full
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air
  • Room Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 197 Lawler Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1638996

$340,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1638996

—
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638996

$350,000—
Dec 27, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1589033

$325,000—
Nov 26, 2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1589033

—
Jan 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1589033

$340,000—
Oct 12, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1506774

$245,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1506774

—
Aug 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1506774

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1638996

$340,000
10/17/2025

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1638996

—
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638996

$350,000
12/27/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1589033

$325,000
11/26/2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1589033

—
01/12/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1589033

$340,000
10/12/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1506774

$245,000
09/01/2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1506774

—
08/25/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1506774

$235,000

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