August 18, 2025

GSA to Auction Former Madawaska Land Port of Entry

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced it is selling the former land port of entry property in Madawaska, Maine. In 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ceased operations at this facility and relocated to the new Madawaska Land Port of Entry and International Bridge. The nearly one-acre property is located along the Saint John River at 63 Bridge Avenue.

The online auction, starting Aug. 20, represents GSA’s commitment to serve American taxpayers, reduce spending, and be responsible stewardship of public assets.

“In the spirit of fiscal responsibility and smart asset management, GSA is transforming an underutilized border facility into an opportunity for community and economic development,” said Public Buildings Service Regional Commissioner Glenn C. Rotondo. “This auction represents our ongoing commitment to maximize value for hardworking American taxpayers while responsibly divesting government real estate that no longer serves its original purpose.”

The building has 2,900 square feet on the first floor and a 2,900 square foot finished basement, for a total of approximately 5,800 square feet. The southern portion of the property is flat, paved, and improved with a 1-story brick building with two canopies, a guard shack, and shed for the generator.

The northern half of the property is in the floodplain and is non-buildable, consisting of a steep, wooded slope leading from a retaining wall down approximately 50 feet to the water line of the river. The property is surrounded by the river to the north, and a rail line and paper mill to the south, east and west.

Those interested in bidding are strongly urged to read the Invitation for Bids and additional information on the auction webpage.

Auction Details:

• Opens Aug. 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Interested bidders are required to register in advance and submit a $5,000 registration deposit.
• Bidding starts at $25,000.
• Bid increments are $1,000.
• Only registered bidders will be offered an opportunity to inspect the property.
• Inspections by appointment only.

For additional information including property inspection and inquiries/questions regarding payment, contact the following sales office:

Office of Real Property Disposition (1PZ)
New England Region
Phone: 617-565-5700
realestate.sales@gsa.gov

The marketing and sales effort is being handled by GSA’s Real Property Disposition Division.

For more information, visit: https://realestatesales.gov/asset-details/?property_id=29

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.