Estimated payment $22,540/month
Highlights
- 45 Feet of Waterfront
- Access to Tidal Water
- Deck
- Wells Junior High School Rated A-
- Public Beach
- Property is near public transit
About This Home
A rare find on one of Maine's finest beaches. This completely remodeled home rest along 45'' of pristine sandy beach on the desirable Drakes Island located in Wells. The current owner has thoughtfully updated and maintained this home with an emphasis on structural integrity, energy efficiency, storm preparedness, and modern comfort. As a result, there is remarkable space to enjoy with large common spaces, 5 bedrooms plus a loft that can easily accommodate 14 people along with 5 full bathrooms. While nearly every room provides you with an ocean view, there is large deck with privacy fencing facing the abundant off-street parking for gilling and outdoor dining is available. Relax on the expansive back porch with roll screens allowing for the ocean breeze to enter or enjoy the new outdoor patio just steps away from the sand. This home has not encountered storm damage and does have transferrable flood insurance. If you have been looking for a beach front oasis to call your own look no further. Welcome to 163 Island Beach Rd.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-967-9900 Listed on: 08/04/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,866
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- 45 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- Public Beach
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned RD
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Fiberglass Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,611 Sq Ft Home
- Multi-Level Property
- Built-In Features
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Loft
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Butcher Block Countertops
- Trash Compactor
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 5 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Shower Only
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Dirt Floor
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Access to Tidal Water
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
- Baseboard Heating
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Heated On Demand
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
- Property is near public transit
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Drakes Island Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 095
- Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000142-000000-000095
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,245 | $3,165,360 | $2,585,310 | $580,050 |
| 2023 | $18,866 | $3,165,360 | $2,585,310 | $580,050 |
| 2022 | $13,996 | $1,338,030 | $1,064,370 | $273,660 |
| 2021 | $13,858 | $1,317,340 | $1,064,370 | $252,970 |
| 2020 | $13,806 | $1,317,340 | $1,064,370 | $252,970 |
| 2019 | $13,727 | $1,317,340 | $1,064,370 | $252,970 |
| 2018 | $13,266 | $1,312,510 | $1,064,370 | $248,140 |
| 2017 | $12,761 | $1,256,000 | $1,064,370 | $191,630 |
| 2016 | $13,130 | $1,305,170 | $1,064,370 | $240,800 |
| 2015 | $12,986 | $1,305,170 | $1,064,370 | $240,800 |
| 2013 | $11,903 | $1,305,170 | $1,064,370 | $240,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | For Sale | $3,955,000 | +164.5% | $1,515 / Sq Ft |
| 10/10/2013 10/10/13 | Sold | $1,495,000 | -11.8% | $535 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2013 08/30/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2013 02/21/13 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | -- | $606 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1631402
APN: WLLS-000142-000000-000095
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