Maine’s wide open spaces are perfect for people who want to live off the grid.
Large parts of the state are not connected to public utilities, making it an ideal location for off-grid properties and for those who enjoy self-sufficiency and live remotely and use alternative energy sources including solar, wind or a generator.
Whether it’s ocean views, wooded seclusion, mountain vistas, or lakeside retreats, there’s an off-the-grid home in Maine to suit everyone’s taste.
There are a number of properties in different price ranges looking to be snapped up.
Maine has several off-grid homes that use solar, wind, or generator energy
This cottage in Milbridge, a village of just over 1,000 residents, costs $400,000 and offers fantastic clifftop views.
This cottage in Milbridgea village of just over 1,000 inhabitants, costs $400,000 with a fantastic view.
Situated on a cliff with 150 meters of sea front in an area known as the Bold Coast, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom house was built in 1988.
The house currently uses propane for energy, and a set of solar panels can be reconfigured to provide more power via solar energy. There is no access to the electricity grid.
The house has hot water and a flushable toilet with an internal septic system.
Although the current owner only lives there in 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 told the Bangor daily news. ‘The connection is broken, you can’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 located on 52 wooded acres in Lincoln – a small town of 4,000 residents
From above, the sheer insulation of the off-grid property can really be appreciated
The property has a number of homely comforts and can be occupied all year round
The house is completely powered by solar energy and gives the full outdoor experience while still having a flat screen TV and stereo Hi-Fi system
For a slightly smaller price tag of $319,900, yes a house with two bedrooms and one bathroom located on 52 hectares of woodland in Lincoln – a small town of 4,000 inhabitants.
The house is completely powered by solar energy and gives the full outdoor experience.
Despite being located in the heart of the North Maine Woods, the house is actually just 10 minutes from Lincoln, with an abundance of wildlife everywhere, 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 hamlet with fewer than 400 residents, this log cabin is for sale for $340,000
Built in 2003, the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home is solar-powered and sits on 33 acres of land, ideal for growing trees or perhaps farming.
The wooden house provides a cozy retreat while offering a comfortable place to live
The remote location is not far from civilization, with supermarkets just 15 minutes away
In Stacyville, a hamlet with less than 400 inhabitants, this log cabin is for sale for $340,000.
Built in 2003, the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom 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, with supermarkets just 15 minutes away.
The small towns of Millinocket, Houlton and Baxter State Park are just an hour away.
The home offers a serene and secluded living environment and abundant recreational opportunities, yet with easy access to amenities.