$2,495,000

42 Rachel Carson Ln Wells, ME 04090

Estimated payment $14,276/month

Total Views 40,139
8 Beds
5 Baths
3,950 Sq Ft
$632 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • Wells Junior High School Rated A-
  • Public Beach
  • Deck

About This Home

Welcome to 42 Rachel Carson Lane in Wells, Maine—a truly unique offering that blends flexibility, charm, and the ultimate coastal living experience. This three-story Contemporary home, built in 2004, offers 3,952 sq. ft. of living space. A single-family home with three distinct living areas across three levels, each featuring its own bedrooms, bathrooms, and shared living spaces. With a total of 8 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and a variety of versatile layouts, it's ideal for large families or groups seeking privacy AND connection.

The second level serves as the heart of the home, with a full kitchen, dining and living areas, a cozy 4-season room, a primary suite with bath, and three additional bedrooms with a common bathroom. The first and third floors each feature a kitchenette, living and dining areas, and a shared bathroom. The third floor offers a covered porch with stunning views, another suite with bath, an office, and an additional bedroom, while the first floor has two guest bedrooms.

Designed with tasteful touches, the home features tile and wood flooring throughout, all Anderson windows and sliders that capture sweeping views of Wells Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, and an abundance of natural light. A central staircase seamlessly connects each level, while the multi-tiered deck and exterior stairs offer access to every floor—and the perfect vantage point to take in the sights and sounds of the coast.

This home comes fully furnished with nearly all new appliances, including televisions. You'll also enjoy an attached 1-car garage, an unfinished basement for extra storage, and separate heating and cooling systems for each floor.

Location doesn't get much better than this. Just steps from Wells Beach—imagine waking up to the sound of crashing waves and enjoying a short walk to Casino Square, local shops, and eateries. An adjacent 50' x 75' building lot is available for purchase, with first refusal given to the buyer of 42 Rachel Carson Ln.

Listing Agent

Rick Cosseboom

Anchor Real Estate Listed on: 07/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,493

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned BB

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 159 A
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000122-000159-000000-A000000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,493

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: Interstate 95 to Wells exit #19, Route 109 east to Route 1, Route 1 south to Mile Road on left, Mile Road to Church Street on right, Church Street to Rachel Carson Lane on left. 42 Rachel Carson will be down on your left. Sign on property.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3950.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.09
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 5.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3950.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Informal: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Informal2: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Four-Season: Yes
  • Amenities:Irrigation System: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Heated2: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: Third
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 6:Bedroom 6 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 7:Bedroom 7 Level: First
  • Bedroom 8:Bedroom 8 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit, Irrigation System
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wells-Ogunquit CSD

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000122-000159-000000-A000000
  • Zoning: BB

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8493.0
  • Tax Book Number: 11443
  • Tax Lot: 159 A
  • Tax Map Number: 0122
  • Tax Year: 24

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,325 $1,396,790 $611,290 $785,500
2022 $9,301 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2021 $9,354 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2020 $9,319 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2019 $9,265 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2018 $9,177 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2017 $9,034 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2016 $8,945 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2015 $8,848 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
2013 $8,110 $889,200 $358,240 $530,960
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $632 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1630035

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS-000122-000159-000000-A000000