Recreational Land for Sale in Franklin, Maine

Waterfront, expansive views, and a mature forest makes this +-301-acre lot a unique find! With +-1338 feet of water frontage on Hog Bay and approximately +-600 feet of road frontage on the town-maintained South Bay Road, and a diverse forest, this kingdom property is ready for your next project, homestead, or potential subdivision. The diverse parcel provides plenty of space, trails, a beaver pond that attracts wildlife, some harvestable timber, and areas of well-established regeneration.

The highest point of the tract reaches 212', and the lowest point is approximately 10' above sea level across the South Bay Road along the shoreline of Hog Bay. Views of Hog Bay, Schoodic Mountain, and potentially Mount Desert Island, are afforded from the waterfront and some of the higher ledge outcrops on the property. Hog Bay flows into Taunton Bay, Sullivan Bay, and soon after, Frenchman's Bay at Mount Desert Island into the open Atlantic Ocean. Hog Bay is a recognized nesting area for migrating birds and attracts Bald Eagles and Osprey. Sullivan Bay contains the very scenic Sullivan Falls, a reversing falls produced by the tidal currents between Taunton Bay and Sullivan Harbor. Hog Bay is relatively protected and known for great boating, canoeing, and kayaking.

Located in Hancock County in the town of Franklin, this tract is just a short drive to Acadia National Park, Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor.

Taxes were $3,239 for 2023, and the property is not in Tree Growth.

Directions: From Ellsworth, take RT 1 north towards the town of Sullivan. Cross the bridge of Taunton Bay and then turn left onto Taunton Bay Road. Follow Taunton Bay Road, which eventually turns into South Bay Road at the town line for 3.5 miles. The property is on the right side.

Buyer agency cooperative compensation possible on this property, please have your buying agent reach out to the listing agent to discuss.