Recreational Land for Sale in Franklin, Maine

This waterfront and wooded lot has views of Hog Bay, Schoodic Mountain, and potentially Mount Desert Island, along with approximately 1,338 feet of waterfront on Hog Bay. Their ledge outcrops, 600+/- feet of frontage on the town-maintained South Bay Road, and a diverse forest make this a unique, desirable kingdom lot. It may also be possible to subdivide. Located in Hancock County in the town of Franklin, this tract is just a short drive to Acadia National Park, Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor. This +-301 acre lot 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 low point is approximately 10' above sea level across the South Bay Road along the shoreline of Hog Bay. 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, known for great canoeing and kayaking. 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.