Open-Field Farmstead on 5.73 Acres in Penobscot County
$195,000
Open field acreage in Maine for under $200,000 — and a pellet stove already in place to keep the heating costs manageable through a Penobscot County winter. This 1960 farmhouse sits on 5.73 acres just outside Prentiss with four bedrooms and 2,024 square feet sized for a growing household.
At $195,000, the bedroom count and the acreage at this price point are what make it worth the look. Vicki Peters with United Country – Lifestyle Properties of Maine has the listing.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
Penobscot County properties typically rely on private wells, and with 5.73 open acres, buyers have room to consider a future pond or rainwater catchment system fed by the farmhouse roofline to supplement irrigation needs during Maine's drier summer stretches.
Crop & Income Potential
Nearly 6 acres of open field is a genuine asset in Maine, where much of the rural land is wooded. This acreage could support a market garden, a small orchard of cold-hardy apples, or pasture for a few animals — open fields like this are often the hardest feature to find and the easiest to put to immediate use.
Sustainability
The existing pellet stove is a smart heating solution for Maine's climate, offering more efficiency and easier fuel handling than a standard wood stove. The open acreage also receives good solar exposure, making a future solar array a realistic addition under Maine's net metering rules.
The Boundaries
Buyers should obtain a current survey, particularly given the property's age and the open-field layout, which can make boundary lines less obvious than a wooded lot. Penobscot County's rural zoning outside Prentiss is generally permissive of agricultural use and accessory structures.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Prentiss is genuinely remote — an unorganized township with no downtown of its own, which is exactly the kind of quiet that draws people to this corner of Maine. The nearest real services hub is Lincoln, about 30 minutes south, where the Lincoln Farmers' and Artisans' Market sets up on Fridays and a handful of local diners anchor Main Street.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Farm-supply options thin out the farther north you go — the closest tractor dealer and farm stores are in Lincoln, roughly half an hour away. It's a trade-off locals make willingly for the privacy and acreage that come with it.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
This is true Maine North Woods country, with Mattanawcook Lake and Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park both within easy reach for paddling, swimming, and riverside camping. Snowmobile and ATV trail access runs right through the region, and hunting and fishing opportunities are about as good as Maine gets.
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