NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1983 Post Rd Wells, ME 04090

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
6,872 Sq Ft
3.43 Acres

Last Sold January 10, 2025

Last sale price $1,500,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Water Views
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wells Junior High School Rated A-
  • 3.43 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2025

This impressive property is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. Welcome home to 1983 Post Rd. This large colonial style home features 4 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. the living room has built in bookshelves for the reading enthusiast. A large family room with a brand-new fireplace that has yet to be used. The kitchen has an abundance of custom cabinets and a gorgeous slate sink. The cozy sitting room off the kitchen has a beautiful large fireplace and custom-built cabinets. The formal dining room has a built-in cabinet and views to relish during dinner with friends and family. A delightful 3 season porch will help you kick back and relax with a book or enjoy your morning coffee. The main foyer is spacious and ties all the rooms together quite nicely. An attached 2 vehicle garage with an EV charger, storage space below and an impressive space above for entertaining in those warm summer months. Just one of many rooms that capture the stunning view of the harbor, jetty, marsh, Blacksmith Brook and Drakes Island. There are 3 rooms in the 3rd floor attic and 3 rooms above the kitchen/sitting room that connect to the space above the garage. Absolutely no shortage of closet space or storage in this home. There are two cottages on the property as well. A simply adorable and cozy knotty pine cottage with 3 beds and 1.5 baths with a fireplace. The charming smaller cottage offers 2 beds, one in the loft with those stunning views and 1 on the main floor and a full bath. All 3 homes offer heat pumps to keep you comfortable all year long. Two solar panels help with electric usage in the main house and the larger cottage. This property abuts Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, so seeing deer and other animals is common here. It also means your view will never be obstructed by condos or rooftops. Schedule your showing today and bring your imagination to see all the possibilities that await.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Ainsworth

RE/MAX Shoreline Listed on: 05/07/2024

RE/MAX Shoreline

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Walker

207 Prime Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 3.43 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Membrane Roofing

Interior Spaces

  • 6,872 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Interior Basement Entry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiator
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 011
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000143-000000-000011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,089

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.43
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Wells Corner, travel approximately 1 mile north on Rte. 1. Property is on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6872.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 232.83
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Family Room:Family Room: Family Room
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • View: Fields, Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Membrane, Shingle, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wells-Ogunquit CSD

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 149410.8
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000143-000000-000011
  • Zoning: RC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9089.0
  • Tax Lot: 011
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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $1,500,000 -6.3% $218 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $1,600,000 -11.1% $233 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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 $8,718 $1,433,940 $774,350 $659,590
2023 $9,089 $1,524,990 $901,350 $623,640
2022 $10,766 $1,029,220 $573,430 $455,790
2021 $10,810 $1,027,600 $472,190 $555,410
2020 $10,589 $1,010,440 $573,430 $437,010
2019 $10,998 $1,055,440 $573,430 $482,010
2018 $10,892 $1,055,440 $573,430 $482,010
2017 $10,680 $1,051,150 $573,430 $477,720
2016 $10,575 $1,051,150 $573,430 $477,720
2015 $10,459 $1,051,150 $573,430 $477,720
2013 $9,176 $1,006,150 $573,430 $432,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1588697

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS 143-11

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