Cornville Ames Rd 155 Acres

Land Description

Outstanding woodlot with approximately 2,015' of good public road frontage on Ames Road with power. Most of the lot has fantastic long distance easterly, southerly & northerly views. There also is an opportunity for some westerly views. Elevations range from 534 feet along Ames Road to a high of 668 feet along the southwest corner. The lowest point is 460 feet along the eastern boundary line. Different signs of wildlife over much of the lot including white tail deer and songbirds were seen or heard. Stone walls can be found primarily along the southern boundary with sections along the east and west boundary lines, as well. The lot is mostly gently sloping. There is a series of internal trails that traverse the land from the recent selective harvest. Good mix of young hardwood that will now thrive with more room to grow. Scattered White Pine in the overstory creates an idyllic look and feel. Large, cleared area approximately 280'X180' or about an acre would make nice home site. Adjacent 37 acres with about 20 acres of fields with distant westerly views also available as a separate purchase. Taxes for 2022 are only Lot is NOT in Maine's Tree Growth Tax Law program. Taxes could be much lower if enrolled in this program. There is no zoning in Cornville except Shoreland zoning. Based on the State of Maine's Beginning with Habitat maps there does not appear to be any area that would be zoned as Shoreland. There is a small area of around 2 acres that is mapped as wetland along the Ames Road near the northwest corner. Property is referred to Map 1 lot 25 on Cornville tax maps. It should be noted that the lot is considered 155 acres determined from survey sketch while tax records indicate there are 140 acres. Nearby towns include Skowhegan, Canaan, Athens, and Hartland. Waterville/Fairfield are just about 30 minutes.