Washington County Land Investment

Description

Discover 42.11 surveyed acres of prime timberland in T24 MD, Washington County. Heavily timbered and boasting a diverse mix of soils, this land offers significant potential for long-term timber growth, with the property currently enrolled in the tree growth tax program keeping taxes impressively low at under $60 per year.

This property features varied topography, gently sloping from an elevation of 390 feet on the southern edge to 450 feet along the north road frontage. Access is excellent, with the northern boundary on Route 9 and a gravel road providing western boundary access shared with neighboring landowners.

The soils consist of approximately 66% Skerry-Colonel association, along with Hermon-Monadnock-Skerry complex and Brayton-Colonel association types—all well-suited for forestry, with naturally stony characteristics that support tree growth.

This secluded parcel provides a peaceful retreat in a small unorganized territory governed by the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC). While secluded, the property is just a short 30-minute drive to the coast, 39 minutes to Machias for local amenities, 49 minutes to Bangor for broader city amenities and airport access, and under five hours from Boston.

For those looking to invest in Maine’s timberlands, this property offers ideal conditions for sustainable forestry and an escape to the tranquility of Downeast Maine’s scenic woodlands.