lot 178 Rays Point Rd

43,560 / 1
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Welcome to a beautiful waterfront setting on Back Bay, ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and boating. This thoughtfully improved ~1+/- acre lot offers ~240' of frontage on Back Bay and ~284' of frontage on Ray's Point Road, which is a paved, town-maintained road. The lot is just ~10 minutes from Milbridge. The property enjoys sweeping views of islands, surrounding shoreline, and even the open ocean. The current owners have thoughtfully designed and landscaped the lot with multiple seating areas, a large...Welcome to a beautiful waterfront setting on Back Bay, ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and boating. This thoughtfully improved ~1+/- acre lot offers ~240' of frontage on Back Bay and ~284' of frontage on Ray's Point Road, which is a paved, town-maintained road. The lot is just ~10 minutes from Milbridge. The property enjoys sweeping views of islands, surrounding shoreline, and even the open ocean. The current owners have thoughtfully designed and landscaped the lot with multiple seating areas, a large gravel pad, and additional parking areas for guests or boat storage. They have also placed a charming Amish-built Victorian-style A-frame (which is ~16'x12') on the property, offering immediate usability and enjoyment from day one. The town has provided approvals/variances allowing for a cottage, tiny home, modular home, or manufactured home to be placed on the property using a gray water holding tank and self-contained toilet system. Power is available at the street, and internet options include Spectrum, T-Mobile, and Consolidated Communications. Milbridge offers many everyday conveniences and community amenities, including parks, a grocery store, pharmacy, banks, medical center, restaurants, and the Milbridge Theatre & Community Arts Center. From this location, you'll also enjoy easy access to some of Downeast Maine's most scenic destinations, including Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park just 30 minutes away, and within an hour of Campobello Island, Quoddy Head Lighthouse, and Bar Harbor. Bangor International Airport is just over an hour away.

Property Details for Lot 178 Rays Point Road

View
Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Oceanfront
Zoning
Shoreland
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 09:42 PM

Property Details for Lot 178 Rays Point Road

StatusActive
MLS #1664573
Days on Market30
Taxes$886 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size1.00 AC
CountyWashington County

Location

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Building Information for Lot 178 Rays Point Road

Lot Size1.00 AC

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$717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$643

Property Taxes

$74

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for Lot 178 Rays Point Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Page: 55
  • Directions: From 1A in Milbridge, take Back Bay Road, which eventually turns into Rays Point Road. Lot is on the right hand side, when driving from Milbridge. The lot is near the intersection of Birch Point and Rays Point Road.
  • Latitude: 44.561832
  • Longitude: -$67.83
  • Water Frontage Owned: 240.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed, Seller
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Water Body Name: Back Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 178K
  • Tax Book Number: 4881
  • Tax Map Number: 2B
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $886.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Source: Deed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: 284.0
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Electric: No Electric
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Water Source: Well Needed on Site
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Mobile Homes Allowed: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for Lot 178 Rays Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1664573

$129,000
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1604584

$40,000
Nov 26, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1604584

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1664573

$129,000
12/20/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1604584

$40,000
11/26/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1604584

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

Schools near Lot 178 Rays Point Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 37 Msad 37.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Milbridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Narraguagus High School
Public7 to 12

Harrington Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Daniel W Merritt School
PublicPK to 6

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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Lot 178 Rays Point Road is a 1 ac of land for sale in Milbridge, ME 04658. This property was listed for sale on May 29, 2026 by Realty of Maine, it's currently listed at $129,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on December 20, 2024. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 37 Msad 37. Nearby schools include Milbridge Elementary School, Narraguagus High School and Harrington Elementary School. Lot 178 Rays Point Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1 ac of land on a 43,560 sq. ft. / 1 acres lot.

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