531 E Cottage Road, Portage Lake, ME 04768

$240,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 878 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,768 Status: Closed
Current Price: $240,000 List Date: 8/08/2026 Last Modified: 9/12/2026

Overview

Description

Looking for an affordable getaway, a second home, or have you always dreamed of living on the lake year-round? This charming four-season home on beautiful Portage Lake may be exactly what you've been waiting for! Located in a quiet area toward the end of the lake, this property offers wonderful views, peaceful surroundings, and the opportunity to enjoy everything lake living has to offer in every season. The home features two bedrooms, a spacious living area with a cozy wood stove, two heat pumps, and a beautiful, enclosed sun porch - the perfect place to relax and take in the views. The kitchen and bathroom have been remodeled, with the convenience of a washer and dryer included. Numerous improvements make this property ready to enjoy, including a new septic system, new well, new roof, and a newly installed Generac generator, providing added comfort and peace of mind for year-round living. Outside, you find a large garage, an enclosed dog pen, mature cedar trees, and beautifully ...

Listing Details MLS# 1675377

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
531
Pre Direction
E
Street Name
Cottage
Street Type
Road
County
Aroostook
Town
Portage Lake
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04768
Zip +4
8818
Leased Land
No
Book
5950
Page
297
Map
24
Lot
5
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
1916
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
229000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
5
# Bedrooms
2
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Furniture
Partially
Color
Brown
Year Built
1970
SqFt Finished Above Grade
878
SqFt Finished Total
878
SqFt Source
Measured
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.89
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
100
Source of Road Frontage
Seller
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-08-17
Closed Date
2026-09-11
Closed Price
240000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
100
Water Frontage Owned
100
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Portage
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Public Beach
Yes
Near Railroad
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes
Near Town
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes

Water Body Type

Lake
Yes

Recreational Water

Dock
Yes
Lake/Fresh Water
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
Off Street
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Saltbox
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Generator Hookup
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Fence
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch
Yes
Porch-Screened
Yes

Equipment

Generator
Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
15
Dining Room Width
7

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
15
Kitchen Width
7

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
15
Living Room Width
12

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
13
Primary Bedroom Width
7

Property Features

Site: Level; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Town Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake Recreational Water: Dock; Lake/Fresh Water View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; Saltbox Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Wood Water Heater: Gas Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Laminate Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Generator Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street; On Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Other Structures: Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Kitchen 15.00 7.00 First
Living Room 15.00 12.00 First
Dining Room 15.00 7.00 First
Primary Bedroom 13.00 7.00 First
Bedroom 1 Second
IDX
Listing Office: Big Bear Real Estate Company
Selling Office: Big Bear Real Estate Company
Last Updated: September - 12 - 2026
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