Waterfront - Golf Course
Listed By:
NextHome Experience;
Address
7 Birch Island, Saint Albans, ME
Price
$ 649,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#1679893
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountySomerset
  • CitySaint Albans
  • NeighborhoodBirch Island Association
  • Zip04971
  • StyleCape Cod, Cottage, Dutch Colonial
  • Year Built1980
  • Taxes$ 4700
  • Price$ 649,900
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1879
  • Lot Size0.93 Acres
Data Source:
Maine Listings (MREIS)
Property Description

Welcome to your own piece of Maine island paradise on beautiful Big Indian Lake! This exceptional Birch Island property encompasses three separate lots with approximately 300 feet of owned lake frontage, pebbled shores, and a unique peninsula offering expansive views and pristine water access. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious 2 car garage, and year-round road access, this property is perfectly suited for both everyday living and unforgettable lake getaways. The grounds feature established gardens, mature plantings, peaceful outdoor spaces, and manicured wooded trails. Spend summer days swimming, boating, fishing, and relaxing along the shoreline, then gather around the firepit as the sun sets and loons call across the lake. Inside, the open-concept living area features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a breakfast bar that flows into the dining area and inviting living room. A cozy fireplace and expansive windows showcase the surrounding water views. The first-floor primary suite offers a spacious closet and en-suite bath, while first-floor laundry adds convenience. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a full bath, including a lakeside bedroom with cathedral ceiling and private second-story deck overlooking the water. Additional amenities include three heat pumps, wood stove insert with a stone hearth, an automatic Generac generator, and generous storage. Best of all, the home is fully furnished and truly turnkey—simply bring your personal belongings and start enjoying island life. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a family getaway, or a place to create generations of memories, 7 Birch Island is a rare opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of Big Indian Lake and the quintessential Maine lake lifestyle.

General Features

Sewer Private Sewer,Septic Tank
Zoning Shoreland
Electric Circuit Breakers
Tax Year 2025
County Somerset
Property Type Residential
HOA true
Status Active
City Saint Albans
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 40510.8
Tax Annual Amount 4700
Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 007&8
View Scenic
Body of Water Big Indian Lake
Virtual Tour https://falco-focus.aryeo.com/videos/01a06381-69cd-70d4-ade0-6955c878eeda
Heating Electric,Oil,Wood,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Zoned
Cooling Heat Pump
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Garage Y/N true
Land Lease Y/N false
HOA Fee 350
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
Subdivision Name Birch Island Association
High School District RSU 19
Roof Metal,Shingle
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Cape Cod,Cottage,Dutch Colonial
Construction Materials Wood Frame,Metal Clad,Wood Siding
Year Built 1980
Attached Garage false
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Tankless Water Heater
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Energy Efficient Ceiling Fans,Dehumidifier

Interior Features

Total Baths 2
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Basement Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Crawl Space,Full,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Flooring Carpet,Tile,Vinyl,Wood
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Y/N true
Above Grade Finished Area 1879
Total Bedrooms 4
Interior Amenities 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath,Bathtub,Pantry,Shower,Storage
Furnished Y/N Furnished
Laundry Features Main Level

Exterior Features

Parking Features Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces,On Site,Garage Door Opener,Detached
Lot Features Near Golf Course,Near Shopping,Near Town,Neighborhood,Rural,Level,Open Lot,Rolling Slope,Landscaped
Water Source Private,Well
Lot Size Area 0.93
Lot Size Acres 0.93
Road Surface Type Gravel,Dirt
Lot Size Source Public Records
Waterfront Y/N true
Road Frontage Type Private Road
Building Area Total 1879
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier,Poured Concrete
Other Equipment Cable,Generator,Internet Access Available
Fencing Fenced

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 04971

Statistics provided by Inside Real Estate

Price
AVG $440K
$650K
Taxes
AVG $3,272
$4,700
Year Built
AVG 1990
1980

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