279 Desert Pond Rd
Description
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...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!
- Listed by Dylan Armstrong • Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
Property Details for 279 Desert Pond Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleContemporary
GarageNo
ZoningResidential
ViewTrees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2026 09:36 AM
Property Details for 279 Desert Pond Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1666121 |
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Taxes | $3,179 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Lot Size | 7.10 AC / 309,276 SF |
| County | Kennebec County |
Location
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Building Information for 279 Desert Pond Road
Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size7.10 AC / 309,276 SF
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$2,403 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,138
Property Taxes
$265
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 279 Desert Pond Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Zip Code: 3114
- Directions: West on 202 from Augusta. Right into Rt 17. After 6 miles go right onto North Road. In 5.6 miles take a left onto Desert Pond Rd. House on right in 1.3 miles, can't see from the road.
- Town: Mount Vernon
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04352
- County: Kennebec
- Geo Latitude: 44.443833
- Geo Longitude: -69.99258
- Tax Lot: 48-A
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Right of Way: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 4634
- Tax Map Number: R-10
- Tax Year: 24
- Parcel Number: MTVR-000010-000000-000048-A000000-R
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,179.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Dehumidifier: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
- Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier
- HERS Certified: Unknown
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
- Water Heater:Oil: Yes
- Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood2
- Heat System: Baseboard, Hot Water
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1200.0
- Lot Size Acres: 7.1
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1200.0
- Lot Size Area: 7.1
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 309276.0
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 279
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .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
- Driveway: Gravel
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: Seller
- Year Built: 1997
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, Generator
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
- Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil2, Tankless
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range
- Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available, Satellite Dish
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck
- Basement Entry: Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Daylight, Full, Unfinished, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Room Total: 5
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower
- Great Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling18, Wood Burning Fireplace11
- Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling6, Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Full Bath7
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 2
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: First
Property History for 279 Desert Pond Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1666121 | $429,000 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Expired Maine Listings #1634150 | $399,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1634150 | $399,000 | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1634150 | $379,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1666121 | $429,000 |
| 02/13/2026 | Expired Maine Listings #1634150 | $399,000 |
| 08/14/2025 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1634150 | $399,000 |
| 08/13/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1634150 | $379,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 279 Desert Pond Road
Taxable ValueLand$23,100Additions$128,300Total$151,400
Tax Record2024$3,179 ($265 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtLot Size309,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningRESIDECountyKENNEBECAPNMTVR M:R10 L:48-A
Schools near 279 Desert Pond Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 38.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mt Vernon Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Maranacook Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Maranacook Community High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Readfield Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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