
Land with Home for Sale in Pownal Town, Maine
162 Merrill Rd, Pownal Town, ME 04069
Set on five private, estate-like acres in picturesque Pownal just over the Freeport line, this beautifully updated mid-1800s Greek Revival farmhouse offers an authentic Maine lifestyle defined by land, character, and opportunity. For buyers seeking an estate feel, the property features open acreage, a classic barn, and a home with flexibility and room to personalize, along with meaningful modern updates and a move-in-ready kitchen. Surrounded by open pasture, mature woods, and curated gardens with heirloom apple trees, lilacs, and perennial beds, the setting is peaceful and private while remaining minutes to Freeport, I-295, and an easy drive to Portland. The 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic charm with thoughtful improvements. A newly renovated kitchen includes quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, and red birch flooring. Original pumpkin pine floors and a restored beehive oven highlight the home's authentic character and craftsmanship. The main level offers a flexible layout with a cozy sitting room, formal dining room, spacious great room, and updated powder room. Upstairs includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bath, maintaining comfort within a classic historic structure. An attached 20' x 40' ell provides strong potential for future expansion, including a primary suite, guest quarters, studio, or in-law apartment, with conceptual visioning to help illustrate possibilities for personalization. Outside, a large composite deck overlooks the landscape and creates an inviting outdoor entertaining space. The 40' x 50' barn with stalls, paddocks, and flexible space supports equestrian use, hobby farming, workshop needs, or a creative compound lifestyle. Thoughtful system updates and a full-property generator provide comfort and peace of mind. An authentic antique property offering estate-like living, barn-centered lifestyle potential, and long-term flexibility--ideal for buyers seeking character, land, and opportunity.
Location
- Street address
- 162 Merrill Rd
- County
- Cumberland County
- Zip code
- 04069
- Elevation
- 117 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- RA
- MLS #
- MREIS 1660546
- Posted
Parcels
- POWN-000007-000000-000002
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Agricultural, Farm, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rural, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Features
- Animal Containment System
Structure
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
- Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 9
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Den, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Features
- Attic
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Price drop | $1,099,000 | $100,999 -8.4% | MREIS |
| May 8, 2026 | New listing | $1,199,999 | — | MREIS |











































































