539 Turkey Tail Rd
Description
Seasonal cottage on beautiful South Twin Lake featuring a sandy beach and scenic lake views. This charming getaway offers two bedrooms, a full bath with shower, an open-concept kitchen and living area ideal for entertaining, plus a walk-up loft providing additional sleeping space for guests. Large front windows fill the living space with beautiful natural sunlight and provide spectacular views of the lake. The cottage comes with all appliances and features easy-care laminate flooring throughout....Seasonal cottage on beautiful South Twin Lake featuring a sandy beach and scenic lake views. This charming getaway offers two bedrooms, a full bath with shower, an open-concept kitchen and living area ideal for entertaining, plus a walk-up loft providing additional sleeping space for guests. Large front windows fill the living space with beautiful natural sunlight and provide spectacular views of the lake. The cottage comes with all appliances and features easy-care laminate flooring throughout. Enjoy lake life from the large front deck overlooking South Twin Lake, with walkable steps leading to a sandy beach area perfect for swimming or docking your boat. The property offers 97 feet of water frontage, sits on a .44-acre lot, and is serviced by a private septic system. A storage shed provides convenient space for seasonal and recreational gear. Year-round access makes this an ideal getaway in the Katahdin region of Millinocket, home to Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park, offering endless four-season recreation. Outdoor opportunities abound with the ability to snowmobile directly from the cottage and access miles and miles of ITS trails. Spend your days boating or fishing the five-lake chain, hiking nearby trails, or simply relax and take in the peaceful lake setting. Easy to show and ready for you now—don't miss this South Twin Lake opportunity.
- Listed by Adrian Nadeau • ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
- Listed by Bruce Bragdon • ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Property Details for 539 Turkey Tail Road
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleCottage
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningDRS
ViewScenic, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 03:14 PM
Property Details for 539 Turkey Tail Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1649169 |
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Taxes | $2,702 / year |
| HOA Fees | $275 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 AC / 19,166 SF |
| County | Penobscot County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
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Building Information for 539 Turkey Tail Road
Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,295 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,047
Property Taxes
$225
HOA Dues
$23
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Property Information for 539 Turkey Tail Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
- Water Body Name: South Twin Lake
- Directions: Leaving Millinocket on route 11 south drive 7.1 Miles to the Turkey Tail Road on your right. Drive until you are at #539. Property is on the right and sign is up.
- Town: T4 Indian Purchase Twp
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04462
- County: Penobscot
- Geo Latitude: 45.613544
- Geo Longitude: -68.861092
- Tax Lot: 110
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 97.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 97.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 15651
- Tax Map Number: PE033
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: 539TurkeyTailRoadT4IndianpurchaseTWP04462
- Location Information:Association Y/N: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,701.63
School Information
- School District: Millinocket Public Schools
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 616.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.44
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 616.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.44
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 19166.4
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 539
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Red
- 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:# 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
- Sign on Property: Yes
- 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: 1957
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Lake Drawn
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Log Siding, Log, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Outhouse/Privy
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: None, Not Applicable
- Flooring: Vinyl, Other, Carpet
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Forced Air
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Room Total: 5
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Other: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 539 Turkey Tail Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1649169 | $419,900 | — |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1429679 | $203,000 | — |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1429679 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1429679 | — | |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1429679 | $129,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1649169 | $419,900 |
| 08/14/2020 | Sold Maine Listings #1429679 | $203,000 |
| 06/08/2020 | Pending Maine Listings #1429679 | — |
| 06/05/2020 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1429679 | — |
| 08/15/2019 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1429679 | $129,000 |
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