Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,027 sqft$166/sqft
1996 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.02 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$166/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

You can't beat the price for just a mile to one of the prettiest beaches in southern maine! Originally $384,900... Just reduced to $349,900. If you've always dreamed of owning a home near the beach where you can both live and work, THIS IS IT! Beautifully updated classic 3-4 BR/2 BA cape w/huge attached 32'x28' barn on 1+ ac. Living and storage space galore! Character and charm abound with architectural features preserved and all of the modern conveniences. This home has many new updates including...You can't beat the price for just a mile to one of the prettiest beaches in southern maine! Originally $384,900... Just reduced to $349,900. If you've always dreamed of owning a home near the beach where you can both live and work, THIS IS IT! Beautifully updated classic 3-4 BR/2 BA cape w/huge attached 32'x28' barn on 1+ ac. Living and storage space galore! Character and charm abound with architectural features preserved and all of the modern conveniences. This home has many new updates including electrical, plumbing, roofing, furnace, chimney and more and is completely move in ready. Perfect for residence or business or both from this super RT 1 location in the heart of the Antiques District. Minutes to the best beaches in Wells and Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, shopping, restaurants and more. Hardwood floors, granite counters, high ceilings, fireplaces and more! Best price on the market for a commercial residential property within biking or walking distance to the beach! Call now to see!
  • Listed by: Patricia Aureli 207.251.4566 info@coastanddream.com • Coast & Dream Properties
Listing closed: 09/14/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1307909

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$611,500

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Wells, ME

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Location

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Property Information for 1996 Post Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,005 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: York County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RC
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Business District, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Railroad
  • Page: 958
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Wells FD and PD station travel North on RT 1 (Post Road). On left between Wells Post Office and Drakes Island Road. See sign.
  • Latitude: 43.334141
  • Longitude: -$70.57
  • Transportation: Public Transport Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: WLLS-000143-000006-000000-C000000
  • Tax Lot: 006
  • Tax Book Number: 15798
  • Tax Map Number: 143
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,005.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Other, Paved, Inside Entrance, Off Street
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Size Area: 1.02
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 44431.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2027.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 2027.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1850
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $166.26
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Pellets, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric, Tank
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Other, Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Steam, Radiator, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet, Suite, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 12.6
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 10.7
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 10.9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.2
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Built-Ins
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
  • Dining Room Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Built-Ins, Dining Area
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
  • Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 24.6
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
  • Kitchen Amenities: Heat Stove, Eat-in Kitchen, Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Length: 15.6
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Width: 9.0
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 14.3
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 13.0
Loft
  • Loft: Loft
  • Loft Amenities: Ladder, Stairway
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 1996 Post Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1307909

$337,000
Aug 10, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1307909

May 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1307909

$374,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1307909

$337,000
08/10/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1307909

05/19/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1307909

$374,000

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

Public Records for 1996 Post Road

Taxable ValueLand$247,680Additions$227,490Total$475,170
Tax Record2025$3,070 ($256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988ZoningRCCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:143 L:6-C

Schools near 1996 Post 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1996 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090
$337,000
3
2,027
44,431
$430,000
2
2
1,500
43,560
4
4
2,824
95,832
$397,000
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