178 Irish Settlement Road, Danforth, ME 04424

$365,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,016,920 Status: Active

Current Price: $365,000 List Date: 7/10/2025 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Escape the hustle and embrace a quieter way of life with this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home set on an expansive 207 acres in Danforth, Maine. Owned by the same family for nearly 50 years, this well-loved property offers privacy, natural beauty, and endless recreational opportunities. The home features 1,400 sq. ft. of living space. The second floor is currently listed as one bedroom, but the generous 15' x 23' open room can easily be divided into two or more bedrooms, office space, or a studio. The first floor includes a comfortable bedroom, kitchen/dining area, living room, mudroom/coat room, and a convenient laundry/storage room. A 24' x 30' Gambrel-style garage provides ample vehicle space plus a large upper level for storage, workshop potential, or future expansion. The acreage includes numerous apple trees, mixed woodlands, and abundant wildlife—perfect for hunting, ATV riding, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting. Located in a prime recreational area with multiple lakes just minutes away, this property offers the ideal northern Maine lifestyle. The town of Danforth provides essential services, while Houlton is approximately 35 miles away for larger shopping options. Bangor, about 75 miles away, offers additional amenities and access to commercial air travel. A rare chance to own a large acreage property with comfort, privacy, and adventure at your doorstep

Listing Details MLS# 1629948

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 178
Street Name: Irish Settlement
Street Type: Road
County: Washington
Town: Danforth
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04424
Zip +4: 3135
Leased Land: No
Book: 5090
Page: 1965
Map: 11
Lot: 21
Zoning: Per Town
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 2595
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 365000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 6
# Bedrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Color: Tan
Year Built: 9999
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1400
SqFt Finished Total: 1400
SqFt Source: Measured
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 207
Source of Acreage: Public Records
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Site

Other Site: Yes
Wooded: Yes

More Information

Location

Rural: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Recreational Water

Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Bulkhead: Yes
Dirt Floor: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

Wall Unit(s): Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Linoleum: Yes
Other: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Other: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Length: 16
Bedroom 1 Width: 12

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Length: 23
Bedroom 2 Width: 15

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Attic: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes
Porch-Screened: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Auto Door Opener: Yes
Detached: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Length: 12
Dining Room Width: 16

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Length: 12
Kitchen Width: 15

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First
Laundry Room Length: 10
Laundry Room Width: 16

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Length: 18
Living Room Width: 12

Property Features

Site: Other Site; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Recreational Water: Lake/Fresh Water; Nearby View: Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Other Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Bulkhead; Dirt Floor; Unfinished Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block Roof: Metal Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: Wall Unit(s) Floors: Carpet; Linoleum; Other Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Attic; Laundry - 1st Floor; Other Amenities; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Porch-Screened Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Storage Above Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Laundry Length: 10.00 Width: 16.00 Level: First Kitchen Length: 12.00 Width: 15.00 Level: First Bedroom 1 Length: 16.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First Bedroom 2 Length: 23.00 Width: 15.00 Level: Second Dining Room Length: 12.00 Width: 16.00 Level: First Living Room Length: 18.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First

Documents

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Listing Office: Northern Maine Realty, Inc.

IDX

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

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