531 E Cottage Road
Portage Lake, ME 04768
$240,000
Listing Courtesy of: Big Bear Real Estate Company
207-227-2305
Buyer Represented by: Big Bear Real Estate Company
Looking for an affordable getaway, a second home, or have you always dreamed of living on the lake year-round? This charming four-season home on beautiful Portage Lake may be exactly what you've been waiting for!
Located in a quiet area toward the end of the lake, this property offers wonderful views, peaceful surroundings, and the opportunity to enjoy everything lake living has to offer in every season.
The home features two bedrooms, a spacious living area with a cozy wood stove, two heat pumps, and a beautiful, enclosed sun porch - the perfect place to relax and take in the views. The kitchen
and bathroom have been remodeled, with the convenience of a washer and dryer included.
Numerous improvements make this property ready to enjoy, including a new septic system, new well, new roof, and a newly installed Generac generator, providing added comfort and peace of mind for year-round living.
Outside, you find a large garage, an enclosed dog pen, mature cedar trees, and
beautifully landscaped grounds that complement the natural setting.
Whether you are searching for a peaceful vacation retreat, a four-season recreational property, or a place to call home, 531 Cottage Road offers an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of
Portage Lake at an attractive price.
Priced to sell - come experience the view and see what lake living could look like for you.
| Listing Id: | 1675377 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $229,000 |
| Close Price: | $240,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-11 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $1,916 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 38,768.4 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.89 |
| Architectural Style: | Cottage, Saltbox |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Portage Lake |
| County Or Parish: | Aroostook |
| Postal Code: | 04768 |
| Year Built: | 1970 |
| Cooling: | Heat Pump |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Porch-Screened |
| Water Body Name: | Portage |
| Other Equipment: | Generator |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| State Or Province: | ME |
| Lot Features: | Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Near Railroad, Level, Landscaped, Wooded |
| View: | Scenic |
| Interior Features: | 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage |
| Foundation Details: | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Building Area Total: | 878.0 |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer, Septic Tank |
| Rooms Total: | 5 |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Laundry Features: | Main Level |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 8818 |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.89 |
| Parking Features: | Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Off Street, Detached |
| Zoning: | Shoreland |
| Heating: | Electric, Wood, Heat Pump, Wood Stove |
| Construction Materials: | Wood Frame, Wood Siding |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Laminate, Ceramic Tile |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Water Source: | Private, Well |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 878.0 |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Lot Size Source: | Public Records |
| Original List Price: | $229,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | 1.0 |
| Approval Status: | true |
| Utilities Utilities On: | Yes |
| Water Info Waterfront Amount: | 100.0 |
| Water Info Water Frontage Owned: | 100.0 |
| Water Info Water View: | Yes |
| Source Of Water Frontage: | Public Records |
| Property Information # Full Baths Level 1: | 1 |
| Property Information Road Frontage +/-: | 100.0 |
| Property Information Source Of Road Frontage: | Seller |
| Property Information Surveyed: | Yes |
| Property Information Seasonal: | No |
| Property Information Deed/conveyance Type Offered: | Warranty |
| Property Information Bank Owned Reo: | No |
| Property Information Color: | Brown |
| Property Information Deed: | All |
| Property Information Deed Restrictions: | Unknown |
| Property Information Road Frontage: | Yes |
| Property Information 2 Detached Houses On 1 Lot: | No |
| Appliances 2: | Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Status Change Info Lp/sp Ratio: | 104.8 |
| Status Change Info Arm's Length Transaction: | Yes |
| Status Change Info Sold Price/sq Ft: | $273 |
| Status Change Info Seller Contributions: | No |
| Status Change Info Did Acres Change At Sale: | No |
| Location Information Page: | 297 |
| Location Information Zoning Overlay: | No |
| Location Information Hers Certified: | No |
| Location Information Tree Growth Y/n: | No |
| Contract Information List Price/sq Ft: | $261 |
| Contract Information Comp Listing: | No |
| Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Level: | Second |
| Bedroom 1: | Bedroom 1 |
| Dining Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Dining Room Dining Room Length: | 15.0 |
| Dining Room Dining Room Width: | 7.0 |
| Dining Room: | Dining Room |
| Kitchen Kitchen Level: | First |
| Kitchen Kitchen Length: | 15.0 |
| Kitchen Kitchen Width: | 7.0 |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen |
| Living Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Living Room Living Room Length: | 15.0 |
| Living Room Living Room Width: | 12.0 |
| Living Room: | Living Room |
| Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: | First |
| Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Length: | 13.0 |
| Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Width: | 7.0 |
| Primary Bedroom: | Primary Bedroom |
| Amenities: | 1st Floor Bedroom, Fenced, Main Level, Shower, Storage |
| Water Body Type: | Lake |
| Kitchen Countertop: | Formica |
| Roads: | Paved, Public |
| Sold Terms Other: | Not Applicable |
| Vehicle Storage: | 2 Car, Detached |
| Water Heater: | Gas |
| Other Structures: | Shed(s) |
| Furnished: | Partially |
| Levels: | Two |
| Gas: | Bottled |
| Listing Key: | 37f7ecae3a1f2298390f557d963f6639 |
| Basement: | Not Applicable, Crawl Space |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-08-08T19:08:59Z |
| Documents Count: | 3 |
| Directions: | Located 2.6 miles from Coffins General Store in Portage Lake, Turn left onto East Cottage Road, travel 2.5 miles. House on the right. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-08 |
| Status: | Closed |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-08-17 |
| Parcel Number: | PORE-000024-000000-000005 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Waterfront Features: | Dock, Lake/Fresh Water |
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