Last Sold Price
4 beds2,551 sqft$114/sqft
1285 Branch Rd, Wells, ME 04090

Description

Would you like to purchase a piece of Wells History? This 1870's farmhouse is located in a picturesque setting and is just waiting for the new owner to come and bring it back to its original self or modernize it...do whatever you wish! This property offers lots of period detail and a multilevel barn you need to see to appreciate! This home does need some TLC and will not be able to be purchased with a VA, FHA, or USDA loan and the home is being sold as is as seen. The home was occupied year round...Would you like to purchase a piece of Wells History? This 1870's farmhouse is located in a picturesque setting and is just waiting for the new owner to come and bring it back to its original self or modernize it...do whatever you wish! This property offers lots of period detail and a multilevel barn you need to see to appreciate! This home does need some TLC and will not be able to be purchased with a VA, FHA, or USDA loan and the home is being sold as is as seen. The home was occupied year round until a few months ago.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/16/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Pamela Moody-Maxon • Moody Maxon Real Estate
    P: (207)-251-3585 C: (207)-251-3585 pmaxon@maine.rr.com

Property Details for 1285 Branch Road

Status
MLS #
1377085
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$3,506 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1870
Lot Size
3.33 AC / 145,054 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
View
Fields
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
R

Location

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Building Information for 1285 Branch Road

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size3.33 AC / 145,054 SF

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$1,766 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,474

Property Taxes

$292

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1285 Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 348
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From the Intersection of Route 109 (Sanford Road) and Branch Road take Branch Road for approx 3 Miles to 1285 Branch on the right. This home sits at the intersection of Branch & Meetinghouse Road.
  • Latitude: 43.372266
  • Longitude: -$70.60
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: WLLS-000077-000017-000000-000003
  • Tax Lot: 03
  • Tax Book Number: 17690
  • Tax Map Number: 77
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,506.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Farm, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.33
  • Lot Size Area: 3.33
  • Lot Size Source: Deed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 145054.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Farm, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2551.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2551.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1870
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $127.36
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Animal Containment System
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Animal Containment System, Attic, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Other, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Other, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Pantry
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1285 Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1377085

$290,000
Dec 24, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1377085

Nov 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1377085

$324,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1377085

$290,000
12/24/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1377085

11/16/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1377085

$324,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1285 Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$139,090Additions$326,150Total$465,240
Tax Record2025$3,005 ($250 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,551 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,551 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt825 SqFtStories2Lot Size145,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated1988ZoningRCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:077 L:17-3-A

Schools near 1285 Branch Road

This home is within Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wells Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Wells Junior High School
Public5 to 8

Wells High School
Public9 to 12

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