Residential Land for Sale in Franklin, Maine

Nestled along the tranquil shoreline of beautiful Taunton Bay, this 3.3+/- acre waterfront lot offers a canvas upon which to build the home or cabin of your dreams. At the heart of this idyllic setting is 217' of private shoreline offering stunning panoramic views of Hog Bay and surrounding shores. The lot is ready to build with an installed 4-bedroom leach field (septic design available), driveway, cleared site, survey, and available utilities from a nearby pole. Take a short walk to your grassy beach and launch a kayak or paddleboard to explore Mount Desert Narrows with its backdrop of mountains and surrounding woods. Acadia National Park, Schoodic Mtn, Tunk Mountain, Tunk Lake and Donnell Pond and others are all just a short drive away. Connect in Franklin to the Down East Sunrise Trail; a 96-mile, multi-use converted railbed trail that runs along the downeast coastal area with multiple conservation areas providing year-round recreation opportunities. Dwelly Point is less than 15 miles from the city of Ellsworth for hospitals and shopping and only 43 miles from the Bangor International airport. A mix of woods and meadow gives the opportunity to be really creative with outdoor living spaces. Spend evenings gathered around a fire pit or picnic on the shore enjoying the starry night sky. Residents of this small neighborhood association also enjoy shared use of the shore and small craft launch at the tip of the peninsula. This location truly offers the best of coastal Maine living!