85 Lake Shore Drive, Canton — $425,000 
1 bed, 1 bath, 480 SF 

No need to worry about rising seas claiming this little lighthouse known as “Rocky Mecca.” It’s located on a sandbar in Anasaguniticook Lake, about 45 minutes’ drive north of Lewiston. Built in 1937, the 18-foot lighthouse and 20×24 rock-hewn, seasonal cottage have become a local landmark. Gas range/oven, fridge and microwave run off propane, and a wood-burning fireplace extends seasonal range. Property includes up to four parking spots on the mainland from where you can launch. Listed by Adrian Wadsworth, Meservier & Associates. See the full listing.

163 Main Street, Lubec — $239,000 
1 bed, 1 bath, 400 SF 

Built in 2020, this cedar-shingled cottage in the easternmost town in the U.S. (it’s less than a mile to the border crossing from this address) faces west into Johnson Bay. There’ a little slice of lawn heading down to the water, a little porch, and a full, little, walkout basement that could be finished for a little more space. Sale price includes furnishings for a turnkey vacation property for personal use or rental. Listed by Samra Kuseybi, The Christopher Group, LLC. See the full listing.

503 Nickerson Road, Swanville — $120,000 
1 bed, 1 bath, 390 SF 

Now, let’s head to the woods, though not too far as this off-grid cabin is just a 10-minute drive to downtown Belfast. Set on a 1.57-acre lot, the listing says this place was remodeled in 2021, and it pairs a modern, white-washed interior with a composting toilet, rainwater collection system, solar panels with battery backup and generator, plus a wood stove and Rinnai heater to stay warm year-round. Sale price includes furnishings. Listed by Jamie Hallee, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn. See the full listing.

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