52 Lester Ln

Burnham, ME 04922

$339,000
Price
1
Bed
850 Sq. Ft.
$399 / Sq. Ft.
850
Sq. Ft.
$399
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

You can't get any closer to the water than this! Sitting right on 103' of owned shoreline on Lake Winnecook - AKA Unity Pond - at the end of a year round maintained dead end road, this charming cottage offers the ultimate Maine waterfront experience with breathtaking views in every direction. Facing east, you'll enjoy amazing sunrises right from your living room, deck, or shoreline. The views are simply unforgettable whether you're inside or outside! Step inside & immediately feel the warmth & character...You can't get any closer to the water than this! Sitting right on 103' of owned shoreline on Lake Winnecook - AKA Unity Pond - at the end of a year round maintained dead end road, this charming cottage offers the ultimate Maine waterfront experience with breathtaking views in every direction. Facing east, you'll enjoy amazing sunrises right from your living room, deck, or shoreline. The views are simply unforgettable whether you're inside or outside! Step inside & immediately feel the warmth & character created by beautiful pine shiplap & tongue-and-groove finishes throughout the walls & covering the floors delivering classic Maine cottage vibes. Despite its rustic charm, this property offers comforts you want for year-round enjoyment including a drilled well, full septic system, insulation, & a couple heat sources to keep you comfortable during every season. The kitchen offers a large sink, generous counter space, & ample cabinetry. Whether you're sitting at the dining room table or on a living room couch, you can have an excellent view of the lake. The spiral staircase is a great use of space to access the loft style bedroom. Step outside onto the deck to take in the peaceful waterfront setting or gather around the campfire on the shoreline after a day on the water. A spacious shed provides excellent storage for kayaks, fishing gear, boating equipment, & even has a little workshop space. This location is central for accessing so much of the beautiful State of Maine & isn't far from some larger cities/towns also. Augusta & Bangor are about 45 minutes away, less than a 1/2 hour to the Winslow/Waterville area, & Unity Raceway is just down the road! Want to go for a ride on an ATV or snowmobile? The ATV trail is within about a mile of the property, & once the lake freezes over you can hit the ITS snowmobile trail & go all over the state! Start making memories with your friends & family at 52 Lester Lane in Burnham, Maine!
  1. Listed by John Swan • Brookewood Realty

Property Details for 52 Lester Lane

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Camp, Cottage
Garage
No
Zoning
Shoreland
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 04/18/2026 10:21 AM

Property Details for 52 Lester Lane

StatusActive
MLS #1658339
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,549 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyWaldo County
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Building Information for 52 Lester Lane

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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$2,003 per month

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Principal and Interest

$1,707

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 52 Lester Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Water Body Name: Lake Winnecook/Unity Pond
  • Zip Code: 3130
  • Directions: GPS works. From Benton, take Rt 139 (Unity Rd) East toward Unity, turn left on Prairie Rd, drive about 1.7 miles, turn right on Lester Lane, last property at end of Lester Ln.
  • Town: Burnham
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04922
  • County: Waldo
  • Geo Latitude: 44.63517
  • Geo Longitude: -69.348683
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 103.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 103.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Other: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
  • Source of Water Frontage:Waterfront Other Source: Sketch Plan for Deed Description
  • Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Water View2: Yes
  • Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4000
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: BURN-000021-000000-000029
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,549.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
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Property
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Propane, Wood2
  • Heat System: Direct Vent Heater, Wood Stove
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 850.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 850.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 52
  • Property Information:Surveyed: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 3.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Public Records & Previous Listings
  • 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: Other
  • Year Built: 1904
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Utilities:Utilities On: No
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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, Carpet
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Direct Vent Heater
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Room Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove5
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 52 Lester Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1658339

$339,000—
Sep 17, 2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1159499

$105,000—
Aug 4, 2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1159499

—
Aug 4, 2015

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1159499

—
Nov 5, 2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1159499

$110,000—
Oct 9, 2014

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1136941

$129,900—
May 22, 2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1136941

$146,000—
May 26, 2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1055928

$139,000—
May 27, 2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1055928

$155,000—
Aug 24, 2005

Sold

Maine Listings #748665

$132,000—
Jun 9, 2005

Pending

Maine Listings #748665

—
Jun 8, 2005

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #748665

—
Jun 1, 2005

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #748665

$129,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1658339

$339,000
09/17/2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1159499

$105,000
08/04/2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1159499

—
08/04/2015

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1159499

—
11/05/2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1159499

$110,000
10/09/2014

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1136941

$129,900
05/22/2014

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1136941

$146,000
05/26/2013

Expired

Maine Listings #1055928

$139,000
05/27/2012

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1055928

$155,000
08/24/2005

Sold

Maine Listings #748665

$132,000
06/09/2005

Pending

Maine Listings #748665

—
06/08/2005

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #748665

—
06/01/2005

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #748665

$129,000

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

Public Records for 52 Lester Lane

Taxable ValueLand$132,700Additions$56,600Total$189,300
Tax Record2025$3,549 ($296 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size9,583 SqFtCountyWALDOAPNBURN M:21 L:29

Schools near 52 Lester Lane

This home is within Regional School Unit 53 Msad 53.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Vickery School
Public - 1 to 4
Warsaw Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vickery School
Public1 to 4

Warsaw Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sad #53 Alternative Education
Public7 to 12

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More information about 52 Lester Lane, Burnham, ME 04922

52 Lester Lane is a single family home for sale in Burnham, ME 04922. This property was listed for sale on April 18, 2026 by Brookewood Realty, it's currently listed at $339,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on September 17, 2015. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 53 Msad 53. Nearby schools include Vickery School, Warsaw Middle School and Sad #53 Alternative Education. 52 Lester Lane is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 850 sqft single family home built in 1904.

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