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About this home
Some properties feel like they belong in a storybook, and this one might just be the real thing! Set on 39.2 beautiful acres just 10 minutes from downtown Bethel, this enchanting cottage offers an extraordinary blend of charm, privacy, and modern sustainability. Surrounded by rolling lawns, peaceful woodlands, and a picturesque creek, the property is a nature lover's dream. Thoughtfully constructed with post-and-beam craftsmanship and energy-efficient straw-bale insulation, the home is filled with character and warmth. Extensive improvements, including solar panels, battery storage, and an EV charger, bring modern convenience to this one-of-a-kind retreat. Located on a quiet dead-end road, with endless opportunities for exploring, gardening, and outdoor recreation, this private sanctuary feels worlds away while remaining close to Bethel Village, Sunday River, and everything western Maine has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
39.2 acresLot Size
$233Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cassandra Mason Szeliga• Cassie Mason Real Estate
Very private and serene Post and Beam "Hay Bale" home in the Western Maine Mountains. This energy efficient home operated off the grid until 2016. Hay bale insulation keeps it warm in winter and cool in the summer. Upgraded granite, tile and hardwood floors. Hiking trails , mountain bike trails and ski trails right out your door. 15 minutes to Sunday River and Mt. Abram. More land available. .. ..
MREIS #1278142
May 3, 2017
Price Changed
$175,000
$94/sq ft
Aug 9, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2016
$1,180 (−2.2%)
$30,000 + $57,400
$87,400
2015
$1,206 (+605.3%)
$30,000 + $57,400
$87,400
2014
$171 (+1.2%)
$13,700
2013
$169
$13,700
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
39.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,868
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
0
Total Sq. Ft.
1,868
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oxford County
APN
M23L012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bethel, ME • 04217
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Bethel. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 95 Holt Hill Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $225,000 and $494,800.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $495K.