Price Reduced 10.15%
Price History
$222,600
11/21/2025
$199,999
2/17/2026
489 Back Road, Skowhegan, ME, 04976
9 rooms
3 beds
2 Full baths
1790
Farmhouse, New Englander
2,218 sqft
Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views — yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy. The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities, inviting you to update, restore, or redesign it to suit your vision. Originally part of the land where a young Abner Coburn was raised, this property holds profound historical significance. Coburn, who went on to become Maine's 30th governor, spent his boyhood here along the Back Road. Whether you are a history enthusiast, nature lover, or someone seeking refuge in the quiet beauty of rural Maine, 489 Back Road stands ready to welcome you into a legacy as timeless as the landscape itself.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Furnished Remarks:
Furnished
Zoning:
NONE
Frontage:
587
Heating:
Wood Stove, Hot Water
Cooling:
None
Basement:
Interior, Full, Unfinished
Parking:
5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Acreage:
5.66
Est. Taxes:
$2,810
Construction
Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
Utilities
Utilities On
Lot Description:
Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Amenities:
Attic, Bathtub, Storage
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Electric Range
MLS #:
1644109
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Listing courtesy of NextHome Experience