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 ...

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

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

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

More Information

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

IDX
Listing Office: North Woods Real Estate, LLC
Selling Office: Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026
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