1261 Turkey Tail Road, T4 Indian Purchase Twp, ME 04462

$181,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Square Footage: 440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,026 Status: Closed

Current Price: $181,000 List Date: 5/28/2025 Last Modified: 6/16/2026

Overview

Description

Step back in time and embrace true solitude with this rustic log cabin on the shores of pristine Turkey Tail Lake, part of the Jo-Mary chain of lakes, in the remote North Maine Woods. Small out-boards, kayaks and canoes can easily pass between the two. Surrounded by thousands of acres of forest, this off-grid retreat offers the kind of peace and quiet that's nearly impossible to find — no electricity, no running water, and no neighbors in sight or sound. The property is close to the Katahdin Forest easement owned by the State of Maine and will forever remain as wilderness. Day trips to Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and many other well known and not so well known spots can be easily taken from the camp. The cabin is perfectly suited for those who appreciate simplicity and the call of the wild. Inside, you'll find a cozy space warmed by a propane heater and wood stove, and a propane stove and fridge for cooking. A screened-in porch provides the pe ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1624216

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 1261
Street Name: Turkey Tail
Street Type: Road
County: Penobscot
Town: T4 Indian Purchase Twp
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04462
Leased Land: No
Book: 14102
Page: 165-167
Map: PE33
Lot: Yes
Zoning: R1
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Neighborhood Association: Turkey Tail Road Lot Owners Association
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 395
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
School District: Millinocket Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $: 863.73
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 249500

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: Yes
# Bedrooms: Yes
# Fireplaces: Yes
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Brown
Year Built: 1989
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 440
SqFt Finished Total: 440
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.85
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Baths: 0
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2026-05-08
Closed Date: 2026-06-15
Closed Price: 181000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 164
Water Frontage Owned: 164
Water View: Seasonal
Water Body Name: Turkey Tail Lake
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Site

Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Dirt: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Lake: Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights: Yes
Lake/Fresh Water: Yes

Construction

Log: Yes

Other Structures

Outhouse/Privy: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Basement

None: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Exterior

Log Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Camp: Yes

Electric

No Electric: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Other: Yes

Water

None: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

None: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch-Screened: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Great Room

Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: First

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Rural Roads: Association; Dirt; Gravel; Private Road Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Lake/Fresh Water View: Mountain(s); Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Gas Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Camp Construction: Log Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Metal Exterior: Log Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Water Heater: None Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom Patio and Porch Features: Porch-Screened Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outhouse/Privy; Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: No Electric Gas: Bottled Sewer: Other Water: None

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Great Room	First

Documents

Deed Public Access ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Property Tax Letter ›

Propane Tank Lease ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

PropertyCard ›

IDX

Listing Office: North Woods Real Estate, LLC

Selling Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026

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