12 Acres Under a Mile from Town, Garage with Upper Level — $79,000

Twelve acres for $79,000, less than a mile from the middle of Lincoln. That's the thing that stops you here.

The house is a 1978 two-bedroom, one-bath. No square footage listed, which usually means it's small. The agent says it needs renovation, and based on the way that's worded, plan for more than paint and floors. Whether you put money into it or treat it as a placeholder while you figure out what you want to build, either path is available to you.

The two-car garage is probably the more interesting structure on the property right now. It has an upper level, which gives you options for a workshop, storage, or somewhere to sleep while you work on the place. Two additional sheds round out the outbuildings.

Twelve acres gives you real separation from neighbors without putting you out in the middle of nowhere. Less than a mile to town means you're not hauling groceries down a long dirt road every time you need something. The interstate is close, and Bangor is about 40 minutes out. ATV trails and public beaches are nearby, so if that's how you use land, this puts you right in it.

The listing is thin on interior details. No square footage, no photos described, no information about well or septic condition or when anything was last updated. Before you get attached to a number or a plan, you'd want to know what the house actually looks like inside and what the mechanicals are doing. A property at this price with acreage and a garage near town can make a lot of sense. It can also be a money pit if the foundation is bad or the systems need full replacement.

Go in with a contractor and a clear head. The land is the story. Everything built on it is a question you need answered before you commit.