287 Tara Way, Bethel, ME 04217 - Photo 1

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$2,100,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
5,300 Sq. Ft.
168 Acres
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 26 West, one of Maine's most spectacular private mountain estates. The property gets its name because you look out over 26 mountain peaks to the west. Set on 168± acres in the heart of Bethel, Maine. This extraordinary 5,300± sq ft chalet offers rustic elegance, modern comfort, and the ultimate in privacy, making it the perfect vacation home or legacy family compound. Crafted with natural wood and stone, 26 West offers five spacious bedrooms, and five baths provide room for gathering and quiet retreat. The great room features a dramatic 28-foot-high wall of windows that floods the space with light and showcases the view of as many as 26 mountain peaks. A large west-facing wraparound deck offers amazing outdoor space for entertaining, as well as a full bar, billiards, a 12-seat home theater, and a sauna and a hot tub for year-round relaxation. The 168± acres offer a mixed forest and meadows. There are also two stocked ponds, a small orchard, five ski and sledding runs cleared starting at the ridgeline with an elevation of 1860'. Located minutes from the vibrant village of Bethel known for its rich history, welcoming community, and easy access to Sunday River. Enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, and some of New England's best fall foliage right from your doorstep. 26 West is being offered furnished.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 287 Tara Way

General

Sold For: $2,100,000
HOA FEE: $92/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Taxes: $12,976 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MREIS
MLS ID: 1625051
Added to Site: 353 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 14
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

Spa: Yes

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Heated, 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel

Location

County: Oxford

Community

Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Zoned, Radiator, Radiant, Hot Water

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Well: Yes

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Chalet
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Construction: Wood Siding, Log Siding, Log, Wood Frame
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Building Size: 5300
Square Feet: 5,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Living Area: 5,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Total: 5,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,006 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 2,294 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2005

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Barn(s)

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
Mountain views: Yes
Lot Size (Acres): 168
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,318,080
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Street/Road Desc.: Private Road, Dirt
Lot Description: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Ski Resort

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $1,100
Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Tax Amount: $12,976
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Block: 21
Lot Number: 4

Listed by LandVest, Inc. (207) 774-8518
Sold by Portside Real Estate Group (207) 607-5965

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Price & Sales History for 287 Tara Way

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/14/2025

Sold

$2,100,000

-14.29%

MLS

6/06/2025

Listed

$2,450,000

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MLS

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287 Tara Way, Bethel, ME 04217 (MLS# 1625051) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,100,000 on August 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 287 Tara Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bethel? You can browse all Bethel real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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