$285,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

224 Branch Rd Wells, ME 04090

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,616 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$109 Per Sq Ft

45% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Public Beach
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wells Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of July 2025

*****THE OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR 7/12/25 IS CANCELED*****

Serious Price Reduction - Motivated Seller! Rare opportunity to scoop up a property priced well below market value! This hidden gem at 224 Branch Rd, Wells offers endless potential for investors, flippers, or cash buyers looking for value in a fast-moving market.

Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, an ADU and multiple workshops, this property sits in a desirable location just minutes from beaches, shopping, and major routes. Whether you're dreaming of a renovation project or seeking to build equity fast, this is a prime chance to capitalize on your cash advantage.

As-is, where-is, as-seen sale. Fast close possible-30 days or less - bring your vision and your contractor! Great ROI potential or solid addition to your investment portfolio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Berry

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 05/01/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Maxon

Moody Maxon Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,517

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,616 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Gas Range
  • Property Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000056-000000-000014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,517

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS Compatible
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2616.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.73
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2616.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • View:Fields: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Amenities:In-Law Apartment: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Ramped Main Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Amenities:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Has Basement: Interior, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Apartment, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
  • View: Fields
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31798.8
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000056-000000-000014
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3517.0
  • Tax Book Number: 7391
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Map Number: 56
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Courtemanche Steven
Bought by
Marcotte Casey and Marcotte Troy
Seller's Agent
Patricia Berry
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Maxon
Moody Maxon Real Estate
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$230,000
-44.66%
Views
705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
202224.86%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $224,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $109 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $300,000 -31.0% $115 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $435,000 -8.4% $166 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $475,000 -7.8% $182 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $515,000 -- $197 / 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
2023 $3,517 $590,030 $114,560 $475,470
2022 $3,081 $294,550 $52,160 $242,390
2021 $3,099 $294,550 $52,160 $242,390
2020 $3,760 $291,610 $52,160 $239,450
2019 $7,728 $291,390 $52,160 $239,230
2018 $2,766 $291,390 $52,160 $239,230
2017 $2,891 $284,590 $52,160 $232,430
2016 $2,863 $284,590 $52,160 $232,430
2015 $2,832 $284,590 $52,160 $232,430
2013 $2,595 $284,590 $52,160 $232,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1621059

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS-000056-000000-000014