Description
Tucked away on 0.8 private acres on Cooks Island, this off-grid retreat offers exclusive waterfront access to the warm, inviting waters of Boyd Lake in Orneville, Maine. Known for great swimming and excellent pickerel and smallmouth bass fishing, the lake provides the perfect setting to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. Accessible by boat or float plane during the warmer months and by snowmobile in the winter, this property delivers a true Maine getaway experience. The camp features 3 bedrooms, a full...Tucked away on 0.8 private acres on Cooks Island, this off-grid retreat offers exclusive waterfront access to the warm, inviting waters of Boyd Lake in Orneville, Maine. Known for great swimming and excellent pickerel and smallmouth bass fishing, the lake provides the perfect setting to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. Accessible by boat or float plane during the warmer months and by snowmobile in the winter, this property delivers a true Maine getaway experience. The camp features 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a spacious living area, and a private privy. A generator hookup is already in place, adding convenience while maintaining the property's off-grid charm. The striking front wall of windows fills the camp with natural light and frames beautiful lake views, while the large deck offers plenty of space to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. Renovations have been started, with building materials included so the next owner can continue bringing the space to life. Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, a fishing camp, or a unique waterfront getaway, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy island living on Boyd Lake
- Listed by Dorothea Perkins • Realty of Maine
- Listed by Olanna Buck • Realty of Maine
Property Details for 5-27 Cooks Island
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesLake/Fresh Water, Dock
ArchitecturalStyleOther, Camp, Contemporary, Cottage
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningResidential
ViewScenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 05/18/2026 05:22 PM
Property Details for 5-27 Cooks Island
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1662716 |
| Days on Market | 17 |
| Taxes | $704 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 AC / 35,283 SF |
| County | Piscataquis County |
Location
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Building Information for 5-27 Cooks Island
Stories-Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
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$632 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$573
Property Taxes
$59
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 5-27 Cooks Island
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Boyd Lake
- Directions: Park at Cooks Island boat launch, take boat to property.
- Town: Orneville Twp
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04463
- County: Piscataquis
- Geo Latitude: 45.183466
- Geo Longitude: -68.920393
- Tax Lot: 27
- Site:Other Site: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Other Location: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 145.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 145.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
- Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: false
- Water View2: Yes
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: No Driveway, Off Site
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Site
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 2985
- Tax Map Number: 05
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: 5-27CooksIslandOrnevilleTwp04463
- Tax Annual Amount: $704.00
Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: Unknown
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:None: Yes
- Heat Fuel: No Heat Fuel
- Heat System: No Heat System
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1200.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.81
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1200.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.81
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 35283.6
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 527
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
- Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: White
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 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:No Driveway: Yes
- Driveway: No Driveway
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: 2007
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Other
- Water Source: Lake Drawn
- Other Equipment: Generator
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: None2
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
- Equipment: Generator
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Other Structures: Outhouse/Privy
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck
- Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Interior Features
- Basement: None
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
- Cooling: None
- Heating: No Heat Fuel, No Heat System
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Room Total: 5
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Other: Yes
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
- Kitchen Countertop: Other
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: First
Property History for 5-27 Cooks Island
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1662716 | $115,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1605950 | $150,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1605950 | $175,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1605950 | $250,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1662716 | $115,000 |
| 10/04/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1605950 | $150,000 |
| 07/16/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1605950 | $175,000 |
| 10/04/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1605950 | $250,000 |
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