Property Description
Nestled along Dixmont Road in Etna, Maine, this 27± acre property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream escape. Build your home or cabin or just us it for firewood and hunting.
LAND With a private 500± foot driveway and 67 feet of frontage on Dixmont Road, this parcel provides both seclusion and accessibility. Electric and telephone services are conveniently located roadside, enhancing the potential for development.
The land features about 10 acres of old-growth hemlock and hardwood trees, creating a park-like natural setting. The balance of the land is early successional hardwood forest.
Elevations on the property range from 240 to 340 feet above sea level, offering diverse landscapes to explore and enjoy, including a small seasonal creek traversing the far eastern edge of the property.
The mix of old growth trees, younger forest growth, onsite water and its proximity to other food sources makes this property a dream small hunting property as evidenced by the amount of sign on the property, including whitetail deer, wild turkey, grouse and woodcock.
LOCATION Named after the majestic Mt Etna in eastern Sicily, Etna is a charming town with a population of 1,226 per the 2020 census. Strategically located in southern Penobscot County, this location offers convenient commuting distances to various destinations. The land is located 2 miles south of I-95 entrance. From here it is 20 miles to Bangor, 12 miles to Newport, 38 miles to Belfast, and 219 miles to Boston, Massachusetts only a 3 hour 15 minute drive.
AREA AMENITIES It may be quiet here, but it is close to other services and things to do.
If schools are a consideration, RSU 19 serving Etna is an association of seven other adjoining towns. Etna/Dixmont School for Pre-K through 8th grade is a mere 8/10 miles away, while Nokomis High School is less than a 20 minute drive, just 15 miles from the property.
If exploring nature and related activities is on your list you will appreciate the proximity to Maine’s stunning coastline, with a scenic 38-minute drive leading to the mid-coast area encompassing Belfast, Camden, and Rockland, renowned for their shops, restaurants, and breathtaking ocean views.
For those who enjoy activities on the water, several lakes are within easy reach to boat landings at 4,200 acre Sebasticook Lake (15 miles), 360 acre Etna Pond (5 miles), and 480 acre Plymouth Pond (7 miles), offering opportunities for fishing and boating including some of Maine’s best trophy bass waters.
For something different take an outing to the Treworgy Family Orchard in nearby Levant, known for its famous corn maze and youth farm summer camp or for a taste of local craftsmanship, Mossy Ledge Distillery offers tours, providing insight into the area’s artisanal traditions.
NEXT No matter what you interests may be, Etna is sure to be a great spot to call home. Call today for a property information package, link to an interactive map, or schedule a showing.