495 Island Ave Long Island, ME 04050

A rare opportunity to own a 3 plus acre serene buildable lot on the hidden gem, Long Island. A very tranquil location with many desirable powdery sand beaches within walking distance. A 15' Easement to the ocean is included. A partial new build outbuilding, septic, well and electricity. Long Island is located in Casco Bay, accessible by private boat, water taxi, or a 45-minute ferry ride from Portland. It was first settled in the 1700s and was part of the City of Portland until it became a town in 1993. Long Island is one of Maine's 15 islands with year-round communities, with 200 year-round residents and hundreds more in the summer. The island is three miles long, and a mile wide, and is most visited for its gorgeous sandy beaches. The most popular public beach is South Beach (also known as Sandy Beach), a large, soft sand beach on the south end of the island where people claim the sand ''sings'' when walked upon. Other special beaches include Fowler's Beach and Big Beach on the west side of the island (smaller and popular with residents) and Wreck Cove, a quiet, hidden beach almost completely covered by smooth, oval rocks. The island also has a 125-acre conservation area that is home to beavers, deer, and other wildlife, and offers many wooded trails for hiking. The property borders the conservation area. Explore the quaint village and visit The Hardshell Cafe, Historical Society and Our Lady of the Sea Church. Enjoy the many walking trails friendly people along the way. A very active Community Center on the Island. A short boat ride to the many beautiful Casco Bay Islands. Time to wake to the smell of the clean salty air of Casco Bay.