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Last Sold Price
6 beds9,910 sqft
38 Dead River Rd, West Forks, ME 04985
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.9 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$54/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Here is your opportunity to own your own private resort in the heart of the Kennebec River Valley. 6 buildings including two four season homes and central meeting lodge provide ample space to for a family compound. The area provides extensive recreational opportunities to snowmobile, ATV, whitewater raft, fish, hunt, canoe, kayak, and many other outdoor activities. The associated lease has frontage on the Dead River along with a put-in/take-out area. Also in the leased portion are 12 seasonal cabins...Here is your opportunity to own your own private resort in the heart of the Kennebec River Valley. 6 buildings including two four season homes and central meeting lodge provide ample space to for a family compound. The area provides extensive recreational opportunities to snowmobile, ATV, whitewater raft, fish, hunt, canoe, kayak, and many other outdoor activities. The associated lease has frontage on the Dead River along with a put-in/take-out area. Also in the leased portion are 12 seasonal cabins which can accommodate over 100 guests. The facility has been operated as a whitewater rafting company for three decades. This offering is for the real estate only, not the business or business equipment.
  • Listed by: Mark Leathers 207.356.4388 mark@maineoutdoorpropertiesteam.com • Realty of Maine
Listing closed: 06/12/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1607721

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$275,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

90.2%

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Location

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Property Information for 38 Dead River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,266 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Bungalow, Rooming House
  • Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Rooming House
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Comercial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 1.90 AC / 82,764 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 349
  • Latitude: 45.349479
  • Longitude: -$69.99
  • Water Frontage Shared: 500.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $500.00
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Dead River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: WFPL-000010-000000-000018
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Book Number: 6015
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,266.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 21+ Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 21+ Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 3 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Lot Size Area: 1.9
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 82764.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 750.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Ground Lease, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 9910.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 9910.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1955
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $69.12
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 36+ Inch Doors
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Slab
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Concrete
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease Type: Ground Lease
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 38 Dead River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1607721

$537,500
May 14, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1607721

Oct 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1607721

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1607721

$537,500
05/14/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1607721

10/23/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1607721

$695,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Dead River Road

Taxable ValueLand$54,815Additions$497,891Total$552,706
Tax Record2025$1,907 ($159 / month)
Home Facts
CountySOMERSETAPNWFPL M:10 L:18-0-0

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