$675,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

20 Shepard's Island Rd Newfield, ME 04095

Newfield Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
946 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$714 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 304 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Docks
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to lake life at its finest. This year-round home sits on .60 acres with 304 feet of privately owned shoreline on Balch Lake. The wide sandy beach with a gradual, sandy-bottom entry makes the waterfront inviting and easy to enjoy. Currently being used as a three-bedroom, one-bath including a four-season porch overlooking the water with peekaboo views of Custom House Island. A separate bunkhouse offers extra space for guests, making it ideal for hosting family and friends. Balch Lake spans 704 acres across Maine and New Hampshire, providing endless opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and winter recreation. At 20 Shepards Island Road, you'll find privacy, exclusive lakefront access, and comfortable living in one of the region's most desirable lake communities. Open house Saturday, September 6th 10:00-12:00 and Sunday, September 7th 12:00-2:00.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke Peterson

RE/MAX Realty One Listed on: 09/05/2025

RE/MAX Realty One

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Peterson

RE/MAX Realty One Listed on: 09/05/2025

RE/MAX Realty One

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,508

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • 304 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned SH

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Camp Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 946 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20shepardsislandrdnewfield04095

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,508

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Water Body Name: Balch Lake
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Libby Rd to Whitehouse Rd, Shepard's Island is on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 946.0
  • Architectural Style: Camp
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 708.25
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.6
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 946.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 304.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 304.0
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Style:Camp: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Dock: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Carport: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Welcome to lake life at its finest. This year-round home sits on .60 acres with 304 feet of privately owned shoreline on Balch Lake. The wide sandy beach with a gradual, sandy-bottom entry makes the waterfront inviting and easy to enjoy. Currently being used as a three-bedroom, one-bath including a four-season porch overlooking the water with peekaboo views of Custom House Island. A separate bunkhouse offers extra space for guests, making it ideal for hosting family and friends. Balch Lake spans 704 acres across Maine and New Hampshire, providing endless opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and winter recreation. At 20 Shepards Island Road, you'll find privacy, exclusive lakefront access, and comfortable living in one of the region's most desirable lake communities. Open house Saturday, September 6th 10:00-12:00 and Sunday, September 7th 12:00-2:00.
  • Roads:Dirt: Yes
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Dirt Floor, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Neighborhood, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Radiator
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.0
  • Parcel #: 20shepardsislandrdnewfield04095
  • Zoning: SH

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6508.12
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $675,000 +0.7% $714 / Sq Ft
09/07/2025 09/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $670,000 -- $708 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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MLS Number: 1636633

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