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    188 Nelson Drive, Waterford, ME 04088

    2beds
    2,000sqft
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    $2,835/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2010
    18.7 Acres Lot
    $446,200 Zestimate®
    $233/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private pondPassive solar designGreenhouse growing spacesStunning living grass roofMature fruit trees
    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.
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    United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine 207-794-6164

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1668089MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Other, Zoned, Radiant, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • 1st Floor Bedroom
      • Flooring: Concrete
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,000
      • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,000
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Gravel, On Site
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Glassed-in Porch
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Fields, Scenic
      • Body of water: Private pond
      • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 200,Waterfrontage Owned: 200
      Lot
      • Size: 18.7 Acres
      • Features: Rural, Agricultural, Farm, Open Lot, Pasture
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: WATDM03L04
      • Zoning: Rural

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other, Concrete
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Other
      Condition
      • Year built: 2010

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Energy Storage Device, On Site, Wind Turbine Seller Owned, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Insulated Foundation
      • Water conservation: Other/See Internal Remarks

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Waterford

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $233/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $183,181
      • Annual tax amount: $3,051
      • Date on market: 6/19/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt

        Estimated market value

        $446,200

        $424,000 - $469,000

        $2,402/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/19/2026Listed for sale$465,000$233/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1668089 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,334 +14.5%$183,181
        2023$2,913 $183,181
        2022$2,913 +0.7%$183,181
        2021$2,894 +1.3%$183,181
        2020$2,858 $183,181
        2019$2,858 +1.3%$183,181
        2018$2,821 +1%$183,181
        2017$2,794 +1%$183,181 +1.3%
        2016$2,767 +6.2%$180,834 +5.5%
        2015$2,606 +6.3%$171,446
        2014$2,452 $171,446
        2013$2,452 +20%$171,446 +13.3%
        2012$2,043 $151,300
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        Neighborhood: 04088

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