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    • Price cut: $5K (7/20)
    $424,000

    279 Desert Pond Road, Mount Vernon, ME 04352

    3beds
    1,200sqft
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    $2,710/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    7.1 Acres Lot
    $411,200 Zestimate®
    $353/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful stone fireplaceWall of windowsMostly woodedDaylight basement
    This contemporary home sits on 7.1 private acres that are mostly wooded. The eastern property line is Fish Brook which runs into Torsey Pond. Once inside, you are in the great room with Douglas Fir floors and a beautiful stone fireplace. The wall of windows puts you at one with nature. The first floor has a primary bedroom with en-suite bath. Upstairs is bedroom number 2 which has great views of the outdoors and the great room. The daylight basement is large and has all the plumbing set up for another bathroom and possible bedroom. Just a quarter mile down the road you are at a public boat launch on Torsey Pond for all season fun!
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    Sprague & Curtis Real Estate

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1666121MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Full Bath
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 1
      • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
      • Level: Second
      Great room
      • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Fireplace
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Full,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,200
      • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,200
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 7.1 Acres
      • Features: Rural, Level, Open Lot, Right of Way, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: MTVRMR10L48A
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Other equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available, Satellite Dish

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1997

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Mount Vernon

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $353/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $151,400
      • Annual tax amount: $3,179
      • Date on market: 6/8/2026
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $411,200

        $391,000 - $432,000

        $1,931/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Price change$424,000-1.2%$353/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1666121 Report a problem
        6/8/2026Listed for sale$429,000+7.5%$358/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1666121 Report a problem
        8/14/2025Listing removed$399,000$333/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1634150 Report a problem
        8/14/2025Listed for sale$399,000$333/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1634150 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,179 +10.5%$151,400
        2023$2,877 +2.7%$151,400
        2022$2,801 +12.1%$151,400
        2021$2,498 -5.7%$151,400
        2020$2,650 +8.8%$151,400 +9.1%
        2019$2,436 +2.7%$138,800
        2018$2,373 $138,800
        2017$2,373 +12.5%$138,800
        2014$2,110 $138,800
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