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Offered at $439,900Active
beds
2
baths
1
sq ft
2,000
Built
2010

188 Nelson Drive

Waterford, ME 04088

About this home

Experience sustainable living at its finest in this truly one-of-a-kind off-grid Earthship. This thoughtfully designed home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, passive solar design, greenhouse growing spaces, and a stunning living grass roof that blends seamlessly into the landscape. Radiant heat runs throughout the impressive 102-foot concrete slab, providing year-round comfort and efficiency. The home offers approximately 900 sq ft of living space and is attached to an expansive 30' x 68' garage and workshop, creating over 2,000 sq ft of additional space for vehicles, projects, storage, or a home-based business. Powered by a 1,200-watt solar array with supplemental wind power and using less than 400 gallons of propane annually, this property is designed for energy-efficient living. Outside, you'll find a beautiful 30' x 40' hemlock post-and-beam barn complete with water, electricity, metal roof, and metal siding, along with a 10' x 20' chicken coop and fenced pasture areas ideal for horses and livestock. Wander among mature fruit trees, relax by the private pond, or enjoy the peaceful setting that makes this property feel like its own self-sustaining oasis. A rare opportunity to own a truly unique home where sustainability, creativity, and functionality come together in perfect harmony.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Listing Agent · United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine · MLS #1668089

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
4
Heating
Other, Propane, Solar, Wood, Zoned, Radiant, Wood Stove
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Concrete
Fireplaces
0
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
2010
Garage
2
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Other
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
18.7 acres
Water
Well
Sewer
Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Waterfront
Y
Zoning
Rural
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$3,052
Assessment year
2024

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Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$2,479 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$2,224
Property tax
$254
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
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Listing annual taxes: $3,052. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

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The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

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