25 Gifford Place & Blake Island, Oakland, ME 04963

New Listing

$1,125,000

Lake Side of this newly renovated, turn-key year-round home

100' of private lakefront with the house lot so you can take your boat to the island

Blake Island, just across from the house

100' of private waterfront so you can access the island with your boat!

Wall of windows facing the lake! *Virtual staged

Bright and sunny living space *virtual stage

Primary bedroom has lots of light & heat pump *virtual stage, primary bedroom

Daylight basement with views of the lake

Home has a wall of windows for lake views

Have you ever wanted to have your very own private island on a beautiful clear lake in Maine? Then this is it!!

7 very private wooded acres with a trail system to explore!

Island and mainland waterfront for access from year-round home

Electric power cable and 2 septic systems are already in place on the island

f you are someone who enjoys privacy then look no further. Buy this once in a lifetime opportunity to start enjoying for next summer!!

The island has exceptional long southerly views down the length of pristine Messalonskee lake.

The established and well maintained walking trails around the Islands perimeter give one of a kind experience and breathtaking views to enjoy this magnificent place for many years to come.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,082 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 354,143 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,125,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the pinnacle of Maine living with this rare, year-round retreat on the shores of Messalonskee Lake. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle package that combines a masterfully renovated residence with a unique bonus: your own private island. Step into a bright, open-concept sanctuary designed for effortless one-floor living. The interior radiates warmth with charming tongue-and-groove pine and expansive windows that frame breathtaking lake views. At the heart of the home is a newly upgraded chef's kitchen, featuring sleek stainless steel appliances & gorgeous butcher block countertops. The primary suite offers a modern en-suite bath, while new flooring, updated windows, and high-efficiency heat pumps ensure comfort in every season. With two spacious garages, you'll have plenty of room for vehicles, boats, & snowmobiles. Outside, 100 feet of private lake frontage serves as your playground. Whether you're swimming, kayaking, or fishing, the waters of Messalonskee Lake are jus ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1660153

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 25
Street Name: Gifford Place & Blake Island
County: Kennebec
Town: Oakland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04963
Leased Land: No
Book: 14507 & 14295
Page: 168 & 50
Map: 11
Lot: 52 & 12
Zoning: Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
School District: RSU 18
Full Tax Amount $: 11742
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1125000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 7
# Bedrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Color: Blue
Year Built: 1961
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1082
SqFt Finished Total: 1082
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 8.13
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 2600
Water Frontage Owned: 2600
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Messalonskee Lake
Island: Yes
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Site

Level: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Wooded: Yes

More Information

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Dirt: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Water Body Type

Lake: Yes
Pond: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Dock: Yes
Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Heavy Duty: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Lake Drawn: Yes
Private: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Suite: Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Suite: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Dead End; Dirt; Gravel; Private Road Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake; Pond Recreational Water: Deeded; Dock; Lake/Fresh Water; Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Ranch Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Heavy Duty; Vinyl Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Lake Drawn; Private

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Mud Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	First
Laundry	First
Bonus Room	Second

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Deed Public Access ›

FEMA Map ›

Arsenic Wood & Water ›

Blake Island Deed ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Floor Plans ›

IDX

Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026

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