NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Desmond Rd Milo, ME 04463

Estimated Value: $117,455 - $460,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 16, 2025

Last sale price $455,000 $455 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,715 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 210 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of October 2025

If privacy is what you are seeking, your search ends here. Nestled on five pristine acres with direct river frontage along the tranquil Piscataquis River, this property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the peacefulness and grandeur of Maine's wilderness. Adjacent to over 7,000 acres of the Alder Stream Wilderness Preserve., the land surrounding the lodge is protected, ensuring that your retreat remains serene and untouched for years to come. There are two full baths within the lodge. One of these bathrooms is equipped with a luxurious steam shower, perfect for unwinding after a day hiking the woods or paddling the river. Let the soothing steam melt away stress and restore your energy, offering a spa-like experience without leaving home. The living room is anchored by an impressive fieldstone fireplace, a true centerpiece that exudes warmth and rustic charm. Gather around the fireplace on crisp autumn evenings, sharing stories and laughter. On-demand generator. Never worry about losing power during storms or outages. The on-demand generator provides peace of mind and uninterrupted access to electricity, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of home. Detached two-car garage with overhead storage store vehicles, outdoor equipment, and more with ease. The garage's storage loft adds practical space for seasonal gear, hobbies, or additional supplies. You'll enjoy the peaceful life that the Great State of Maine Woods offer. Only a 10 minute drive to Milo for all your shopping needs. Don't let this one get away. Call today for a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Jones

Dewitt-Jones Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Jones

Dewitt-Jones Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,420

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • 210 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Road Access Is Seasonal
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Rural Setting
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Flood Zone

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Nearby
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20-4
  • Assessor Parcel Number MILO-000002-000000-000022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,420

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

5 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Piscataquis
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: On the Lyford Road turn onto the Desmond Road. Go .3 of a mile turn left at the mail boxes. Go another .4 mile and you have arrived at your destination.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 455.0
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 5.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1000.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 210.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 210.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Roads:Seasonal3: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: If privacy is what you are seeking, your search ends here. Nestled on five pristine acres with direct river frontage along the tranquil Piscataquis River, this property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the peacefulness and grandeur of Maine's wilderness. Adjacent to over 7,000 acres of the Alder Stream Wilderness Preserve., the land surrounding the lodge is protected, ensuring that your retreat remains serene and untouched for years to come. There are two full baths within the lodge. One of these bathrooms is equipped with a luxurious steam shower, perfect for unwinding after a day hiking the woods or paddling the river. Let the soothing steam melt away stress and restore your energy, offering a spa-like experience without leaving home. The living room is anchored by an impressive fieldstone fireplace, a true centerpiece that exudes warmth and rustic charm. Gather around the fireplace on crisp autumn evenings, sharing stories and laughter. On-demand generator. Never worry about losing power during storms or outages. The on-demand generator provides peace of mind and uninterrupted access to electricity, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of home. Detached two-car garage with overhead storage store vehicles, outdoor equipment, and more with ease. The garage's storage loft adds practical space for seasonal gear, hobbies, or additional supplies. You'll enjoy the peaceful life that the Great State of Maine Woods offer. Only a 10 minute drive to Milo for all your shopping needs. Don't let this one get away. Call today for a showing.
  • Heat System Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Interior, Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Right of Way, Wooded, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Other, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0
  • Parcel #: MILO-000002-000000-000022
  • Zoning: Flood Zone

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1420.0
  • Tax Lot: 20-4
  • Tax Year: 2024

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $455,000 0.0% $455 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $455,000 +313.6% $455 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Sold $110,000 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/24/2014 06/24/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 For Sale $110,000 -- $110 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,459 $52,100 $18,000 $34,100
2024 $1,420 $52,100 $18,000 $34,100
2023 $1,245 $52,100 $18,000 $34,100
2022 $465 $52,100 $18,000 $34,100
2021 $1,342 $52,100 $18,000 $34,100
2020 $1,582 $57,000 $10,500 $46,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1635030

Maine Listings

APN: MILO-000002-000000-000020

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