25 Gifford Place & Blake Island
Oakland, ME 04963
$795,000
Listing Courtesy of: Portside Real Estate Group
207-592-5577
Experience the pinnacle of Maine living with this rare, year-round retreat on the shores of Messalonskee Lake. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle package that combines a masterfully renovated residence with a unique bonus: your own private island. Step into a bright, open-concept sanctuary designed for effortless one-floor living. The interior radiates warmth with charming tongue-and-groove pine and expansive windows that frame breathtaking lake views. At the heart of the home is a newly upgraded chef's kitchen, featuring sleek stainless steel appliances & gorgeous butcher block countertops. The primary suite offers a modern en-suite bath, while new flooring, updated windows, and high-efficiency heat pumps ensure comfort in every season. With two spacious garages, you'll have plenty of room for vehicles, boats, & snowmobiles. Outside, 100 feet of private lake frontage serves as your playground. Whether you're swimming, kayaking, or fishing, the waters of Messalonskee Lake are just steps from your door. Just a short boat ride away lies your own private 7-acre island--a true rarity. Already equipped with electric service, septic systems, & hiking trails, the island includes two buildable lots. Keep it as your private sanctuary, or take advantage of the infrastructure to build additional guest cottages for a spectacular family compound. Tucked away in a peaceful setting yet located just minutes from the amenities of Oakland and Waterville and easy access to I-95, this property offers the perfect balance of secluded island life and modern convenience. ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 1660153 |
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| List Price: | $795,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $11,742 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 354,142.8 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 8.13 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Oakland |
| County Or Parish: | Kennebec |
| Postal Code: | 04963 |
| Year Built: | 1961 |
| Cooling: | Heat Pump |
| Road Frontage Type: | Private Road |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Water Body Name: | Messalonskee Lake |
| Other Equipment: | Internet Access Available |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| State Or Province: | ME |
| Lot Features: | Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded |
| View: | Scenic |
| Interior Features: | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath |
| Foundation Details: | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total: | 1,082.0 |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer, Septic Tank |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Laundry Features: | Main Level, Built-Ins, Utility Sink |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Lot Size Area: | 8.13 |
| Parking Features: | Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, Detached |
| Zoning: | Shoreland |
| Heating: | Electric, Heat Pump |
| Construction Materials: | Wood Frame, Wood Siding |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Heavy Duty, Vinyl |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Water Source: | Lake Drawn, Private |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,082.0 |
| Building Area Source: | Seller |
| Lot Size Source: | Public Records |
| Original List Price: | $1,125,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | 2.0 |
| Approval Status: | true |
| Water Info Waterfront Amount: | 2,600.0 |
| Water Info Water Frontage Owned: | 2,600.0 |
| Water Info Water View: | Yes |
| Water Info Island: | Yes |
| Source Of Water Frontage: | Public Records |
| Property Information # Full Baths Level 1: | 2 |
| Property Information Surveyed: | Yes |
| Property Information Seasonal: | No |
| Property Information Color: | Blue |
| Appliances 2: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Location Information Page: | 168 & 50 |
| Location Information Zoning Overlay: | Yes |
| Location Information Hers Certified: | No |
| Basement Type Backup: | Full, Unfinished |
| Location Information Tree Growth Y/n: | No |
| Contract Information List Price/sq Ft: | $735 |
| Contract Information Comp Listing: | No |
| Remarks Internal Remarks/contingency: | Gifford Place is 1.13 acres & 100 ft of frontage. The island also has deeded access on the other side of Messalonskee Lake. Where a dock can be installed. Sparkling Lake Lane. |
| Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Level: | First |
| Bedroom 2: | Bedroom 2 |
| Appliances Included: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Bonus Room Bonus Room Level: | Second |
| Bonus Room: | Bonus Room |
| Kitchen Kitchen Level: | First |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen |
| Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: | First |
| Laundry Room: | Laundry |
| Living Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Living Room: | Living Room |
| Mud Room Mud Room Level: | First |
| Mud Room: | Mud Room |
| Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: | First |
| Primary Bedroom: | Primary Bedroom |
| Parking: | 5 - 10 Spaces |
| Amenities: | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Main Level, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath |
| Basement Entry: | Interior |
| Water Body Type: | Lake, Pond |
| Construction: | Wood Frame |
| Driveway: | Gravel |
| Equipment: | Internet Access Available |
| Exterior: | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Materials: | Poured Concrete |
| Heat Fuel: | Electric |
| Kitchen Amenities: | Pantry |
| Kitchen Countertop: | Butcher Block |
| Location: | Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town |
| Laundry Room Amenities: | Built-Ins, Utility Sink |
| Primary Bedroom Amenities: | Closet, Full Bath, Suite |
| Roads: | Dead End, Gravel, Private Road, Dirt |
| Recreational Water: | Deeded, Dock, Lake/Fresh Water, Waterfront Deep |
| Site: | Level, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded |
| Style: | Ranch |
| Transportation: | Deep Water Access |
| Vehicle Storage: | 2 Car, Detached |
| Water Heater: | Electric |
| High School District: | RSU 18 |
| Other Structures: | Outbuilding |
| Levels: | One |
| Gas: | No Gas |
| Listing Key: | 1086e50d580353b5fe4805ab800391ec |
| Basement: | Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-05-01T16:14:35Z |
| Documents Count: | 8 |
| Directions: | GPS. 25 Gifford Place, Blake Island is in front of house. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-05-01 |
| Status: | Active |
| Parcel Number: | 25GiffordPlaceOaklandMaine04963 |
| Road Surface Type: | Gravel, Dirt |
| Waterfront Features: | Deeded, Dock, Lake/Fresh Water, Waterfront Deep |
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