NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Bittersweet Ln Wells, ME 04090

Estimated Value: $3,191,000 - $4,574,722

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,991 Sq Ft
$1,298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2018

Last sale price $2,800,000 $936 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,824/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 96 Feet of Waterfront
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Country Club
  • Wells Junior High School Rated A-
  • Public Beach
  • Island Location

About This Home

As of November 2018

Custom built shingle style residence located directly on treasured Drakes Island Beach boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath seaside home features 2 master bedroom suites, one on the first floor and one on the second floor, a great room with a wall of windows overlooking the beach, a spacious kitchen with island, quintessential Maine screen porch, hardwood floors, fireplace, multiple decks and the sandy beach! Drakes Island is a unique summer community. A large rock jetty allows for fishing, exploration, or a scenic view of Wells Beaches. A short distance from the jetty entrance is Laudholm Beach, where the wildlife is untouched due to the Wells Reserve and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. A special Island property ready for generations to make memories.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Erwin Real Estate

Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-363-6640 Listed on: 08/18/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,697

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • 96 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,991 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Parking

  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Island Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 067
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000137-000000-000067

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,697

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From US Route 1 take Drakes Island Road to intersect Island Beach Road take a Right to Bittersweet Lane on the Left. From Interstate I95 take Wells exit 19 to US Route 1 to Drakes Island Road.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2991.0
  • Architectural Style: Shingle Style
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Attribution Contact: 207-363-6640
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.23
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2991.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Driveway:Common2: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:_one_st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 96.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 96.0
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: Yes
  • Style:Shingle Style: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:BalconyDeck3: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:BalconyDeck: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:BalconyDeck2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: None, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Common, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000137-000000-000067
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17697.0
  • Tax Book Number: 15451
  • Tax Lot: 067
  • Tax Map Number: 0137
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2018
Closed on
Nov 15, 2018
Sold by
Whittvest Holdings Ltd
Bought by
Richard J Klau Ret and Klau
Seller's Agent
Anne Erwin Real Estate
Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter LaRochelle
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
List Price
$3,300,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-15.15%
Current Estimated Value
$3,882,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,082,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richard J Klau Ret -- --
Richard J Klau Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Sold $2,800,000 -15.2% $936 / Sq Ft
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2018 08/18/18 For Sale $3,300,000 -- $1,103 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $25,879 $4,256,340 $3,032,200 $1,224,140
2023 $25,368 $4,256,340 $3,032,200 $1,224,140
2022 $21,825 $2,086,510 $1,255,860 $830,650
2021 $21,950 $2,086,510 $1,247,510 $839,000
2020 $19,421 $1,853,130 $1,255,860 $597,270
2019 $18,592 $1,784,240 $1,247,510 $536,730
2018 $17,653 $1,741,800 $1,255,860 $485,940
2017 $17,697 $1,741,800 $1,255,860 $485,940
2016 $17,523 $1,741,800 $1,255,860 $485,940
2015 $17,331 $1,741,800 $1,255,860 $485,940
2013 $15,885 $1,741,800 $1,255,860 $485,940
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anne Erwin Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Anne Erwin Real Estate

    Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

    (207) 370-5406

    95 in this area

    672 Total Sales

    Anne Erwin Real Estate
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  • Peter LaRochelle

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Peter LaRochelle

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    (207) 468-7335

    61 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Peter LaRochelle
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1364316

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS-000137-000000-000067

Maine York County Wells 04090

19 Bittersweet Ln, Wells, ME

This home is located at 19 Bittersweet Ln, Wells, ME 04090 since 18 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $3,882,861, approximately $1,298 per square foot. This property was built in 2009. 19 Bittersweet Ln is a home located in York County with nearby schools including Wells Junior High School, Wells Elementary School, and Wells High School.

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