Maine’s wide open spaces are perfect for those looking to live life off the grid.
Large areas of the state are not connected to utilities, making it an ideal location for off-grid properties and for those who enjoy self-sufficiency and live remotely, using alternative energy sources such as solar, wind or a generator.
Whether it’s ocean views, wooded seclusion, mountain views, or lakeside retreats, there’s an off-grid home in Maine to suit everyone.
There are a number of properties at different price points looking to be purchased.
Maine has several off-grid homes that use solar, wind, or generator power.
This cabin in Milbridge, a town of just over 1,000 people, is priced at $400,000 and has a spectacular view of a cliff.
This country house in MilbridgeA town of just over 1,000 inhabitants, it has a price of $400,000 and has a spectacular view.
Located on a bluff with 500 feet of ocean frontage in an area known as the Bold Coast, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom home was built in 1988.
The home currently uses propane for power and a solar panel array can be reconfigured to provide more solar power. There is no access to the electrical grid.
The house has hot water and a toilet with an internal septic system.
Although the current owner lives there only during the warmer months, the well-insulated 1,500-square-foot home would be warm enough for a permanent resident to survive the winter.
“It feels like you’re on an island,” Charlotte Horovitz said to the Bangor Daily News. ‘You’re disconnected, you don’t see anyone. You hear the ocean and the birds, and that’s it.’
For $319,900, you can buy this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home situated on 52 wooded acres in Lincoln, a small town of 4,000 residents.
From above you can really appreciate the absolute isolation of the off-grid property.
The property has some home comforts and could be lived in all year round.
The home is completely solar powered and provides a complete outdoor experience while still having a flat screen TV and hi-fi stereo system.
For a slightly lower price of $319,900, it is a house with two bedrooms and one bathroom Located on 52 wooded acres in Lincoln, a small town of 4,000 people.
The house is completely solar powered and provides a complete outdoor experience.
Despite being located in the heart of the North Maine Woods, the house is actually just 10 minutes from Lincoln, with abundant wildlife around it, including elk, deer, and even wild turkey.
For those staying during the winter months, there is easy access to snowmobile trails.
Built in 2017, the 1,500-square-foot home features modern amenities in a compact, thoughtfully designed space.
In Stacyville, a village of less than 400 people, this log house is for sale for $340,000.
Built in 2003, the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home is solar-powered and sits on 33 acres of land, ideal for growing trees or perhaps farming
The wooden house constitutes a cozy refuge and at the same time provides a comfortable place to live.
The remote location is not far from civilization with grocery stores just 15 minutes away.
In Stacyville, a village of fewer than 400 people, this The log house is for sale for $340,000.
Built in 2003, the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home is solar-powered and sits on 33 acres of land, ideal for growing trees or perhaps farming.
The remote location is not far from civilization and there are grocery stores just 15 minutes away.
The small towns of Millinocket, Houlton and Baxter State Park are just an hour’s drive away.
The home offers serene, secluded living and abundant recreational opportunities, but with easy access to amenities.
