Discover a rare opportunity to own a large waterfront parcel in the heart of northern Maine's wilderness at 773 Wrightville Road in Ashland, Maine. This 86± acre wooded property with approximately 1,400 feet of frontage on the Aroostook River offers privacy and versatility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether your vision is a remote cabin retreat, a self-sufficient homestead, a lodge or guide service, a commercial campground, or even a year-round residence, this land provides the setting and scale to bring any of those plans to life. LOCATION Located in the Town of Ashland (population approx. 1,202, incorporated in 1862), the property sits just south of where the Aroostook River emerges from vast, undeveloped forestland. Despite its secluded feel, the location offers reasonable access to services and amenities. Presque Isle, the largest city in Aroostook County, is approximately 28 miles away and provides a full-service hospital, commercial airport, shopping mall, restaurants, and a University of Maine campus. Fort Kent is about 50 miles away, offering another UMaine campus and a border crossing into New Brunswick, Canada. Bangor is roughly 143 miles (about 2.5 hours), while Quebec City is approximately 239 miles away. LAND This parcel is gently rolling and sloping with elevations ranging from approximately 500 to 600 feet above sea level. NRCS reports the soils in this area to be a mix of Stetson gravelly loams along the river and Manarda-Burnham soils in the forested areas. The riverbank is high and offers protection from flood waters. Electric power is available along Wrightville Road, the property contains a sand and gravel quarry of about 1 ½ acres providing additional value for your future development needs. Cell phone service is available here, adding practicality to its remote appeal.
Here's what you've been looking for! 1.53 acre surveyed lot, existing 220 ft deep drilled well, septic system along with a 14x70 concrete slab. All located with EZ snowmobile and ATV trail access, minutes from Scopan Lake, the Aroostook River and only a few miles from the North Maine woods. What more could you ask for? Great options for completing the existing rustic camp, building your dream getaway cabin or place a mobile home on site. Don't miss out!


Ashland is located in Maine. Ashland, Maine has a population of 1,178. Ashland is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.46% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.53%.
The median household income in Ashland, Maine is $36,635. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,278 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ashland is 50.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 77.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 1.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.5 inches per year, with 95.3 inches of snow per year.