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579 Alford Lake Road, 
Hope, ME 04847

$875,000


4

Beds


2

Baths


2,050

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Heidi Steele

Legacy Properties Sotheby'S International Realty

Last updated:

August 8, 2025, 03:14 PM

MLS#

1633452

Source:

ME MREIS

About This Home

579 Alford Lake Road

Turn-Key Pet Lodge Business and Charming Residence on 7 Scenic Acres in Beautiful Midcoast Maine. Live, work, and thrive in one of Maine's most desirable locations. This unique property combines a well-established pet care business with a charming 2,050 sq. ft. home, with over 300 feet of peaceful lake frontage with woods, fields, and private trails. The highly regarded pet lodge features a 7,600 sq. ft. main floor with 50 indoor dog runs, 28 in use, a sun-filled cattery with 3-level condos and play areas, grooming room, indoor playroom, reception area, radiant floor heat, 44 skylights, and 24-hour fresh air exchange. The second floor offers 372 sq. ft. of unfinished space for grooming, storage, or retail, plus a 1,178 sq. ft. unfinished apartment with cathedral ceilings, ideal for staff or rental income. Endorsed by local veterinarians and supported by a loyal client base, the business is fully operational with strong income and immediate growth potential, expand grooming, increase occupancy, or add daycare services. Dogs enjoy nature walks and playtime in fenced outdoor yards and on wooded trails. The 3-4 bedroom home offers wood-beamed ceilings, reclaimed paneling, tile and pine floors, a fireplace, and serene water views. Features include a spacious kitchen-dining area, large primary bedroom with skylight and half bath, full bath, additional main-floor bedroom, or office-den, and two upstairs bedrooms. Living room has a fireplace for cozy gatherings on cooler days. Recent updates: new furnace, septic improvements, and new roofs. Located in a nationally recognized school district and close to Midcoast beaches, trails, and villages, this offering is a rare blend of lifestyle and income. Whether you are expanding your pet care enterprise or seeking a business with heart in Vacationland, this property delivers.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1972

Price Summary

875,000

$426 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

1633452

Last Updated:

August 8, 2025, 03:14 PM


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

2,050 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

2,050 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1972


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

311,018


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$875,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$426 per Sq. Ft.

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