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Historic Manufacturing Property with Water Rights
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$299,000

168 Payson Rd, Union, ME 04862

Historic mill building with pond, dam, and watershed water rights; restoration is needed.

Property Size3,200 SF
Price / SF$91.02
Days on Market43

Property Features for 168 Payson Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,200 SF

Property Condition

Severity Repairs Needed
Evidence in need of restoration

Building Details

Year Built 1850
Buildings 1
Building Size 3,200 SF
Listing Agency: Lone Pine Real Estate Company
Listed By: Rachael Umstead
Source: Aroostookrealestate
Added: Jul 20 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 7:33PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1850, this historic grist mill contains 3,285 square feet and sits beside approximately 2 acres of Mill Pond. The property includes the mill structure, surrounding lot, a dam at the mill, and additional land between Lermond Pond and Mill Pond with a second dam. Restoration is needed, while the existing layout supports continued milling, retail, studio, or storage use as described for the property.

Located at 168 Payson Rd in East Union Village, the offering also includes historic water rights between Alford Lake and Lermond Pond. Those rights relate to maintaining water levels across the watershed and extend the property beyond the mill building itself.

Key Highlights

  • 3,285‑square‑foot grist mill built in 1850
  • Approximately 2 acres of Mill Pond included
  • Historic water rights between Alford Lake and Lermond Pond

Property Analytics

Current Use

Manufacturing properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store Building Supply Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Arcade & Gaming Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

11
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 04862, ME

3,794
Population
2,065
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
64.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
58
Density / Sq Mi
$71,546
Median Household Income
$38,164
Median Earnings
$1,067
Median Rent
$236,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019
4.6% 2020
3.2% 2021
3.3% 2022
5.3% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Manufacturing property - Historic mill building with pond, dam, and watershed water rights; restoration is needed.
Where is this manufacturing property located?
The property is located at 168 Payson Rd Union, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,285‑square‑foot grist mill built in 1850; Approximately 2 acres of Mill Pond included; Historic water rights between Alford Lake and Lermond Pond
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