Sold
Last Sold Price
1,640 sqft

23 Sanford Rd, Wells, ME 04090

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1934Year Built
$190/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

More pictures to come! Super well located, affordable, duplex. Huge proven income potential, rent one side and live with low expenses on the other. Or make great income renting both sides. Does well as a year round rental or a winter rent and weekly Summer rental. Recently updated and a simple, functional, layout in both units. The lot is zoned for both Commercial and Residential uses and features a 960sqft two story garage. Two miles from both Wells Beach and Drakes Island Beach. Walking distance...More pictures to come! Super well located, affordable, duplex. Huge proven income potential, rent one side and live with low expenses on the other. Or make great income renting both sides. Does well as a year round rental or a winter rent and weekly Summer rental. Recently updated and a simple, functional, layout in both units. The lot is zoned for both Commercial and Residential uses and features a 960sqft two story garage. Two miles from both Wells Beach and Drakes Island Beach. Walking distance to Wells Harbor, area shops, restaurants, bars, and schools. Town water and sewer for low maintenance. Own a duplex near the beach in one of the best rental markets in Maine!
Listing closed: 07/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1346162
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$342,900

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Wells, ME

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Location

Sold By Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

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Principal and Interest

$1,666

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 23 Sanford Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,898 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-Family
  • County: York County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Cottage
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RC

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate
  • Page: 815-816
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Route 1 in Wells, take Route 109 (Sanford Rd.) look for #23 on the right. Diagonally across the street from Cumberland Farms.
  • Latitude: 43.322609
  • Longitude: -$70.58
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: WLLS-000134-000000-000043
  • Tax Lot: 043
  • Tax Book Number: 17292
  • Tax Map Number: 0134
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,898.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12632.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Site: Sidewalks
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1640.0
  • Building Area Total: 1640.0
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1934
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
  • Stories: 2
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $190.24
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane
  • # Heating Units: 2
  • # Water Heaters: 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric, Tank
  • Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Main Level, Storage
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Other Heat System, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage

Room Information

Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

Multi Family

Multi Family Information
  • # of 2 BD Units: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Unit Information

Unit 1
  • Num Full Baths: 1
  • Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
  • Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
  • Refrigerator: Yes
  • Sewer: Yes
  • Water: Yes
  • Electric: Yes
  • Heat: Yes
  • Range: Yes
  • Lease: Yes
  • Security Deposit: No
  • Actual Rent: $1,000.00
  • Beds Total: 2
Unit 2
  • Num Full Baths: 1
  • Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
  • Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
  • Refrigerator: Yes
  • Sewer: Yes
  • Water: Yes
  • Electric: Yes
  • Heat: Yes
  • Range: Yes
  • Beds Total: 2

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 23 Sanford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1346162

$312,000—
Apr 25, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1346162

—
Apr 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1346162

$314,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1346162

$312,000
04/25/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1346162

—
04/20/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1346162

$314,500

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

Public Records for 23 Sanford Road

Taxable Value

Land

$83,480

Additions

$370,760
Total$454,240

Tax Record

2025

$2,934 ($244 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,695 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,695 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

875 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

12,632 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Year Built

1934

Year Renovated

1988

Zoning

GB

County

YORK

APN

WLLS M:134 L:43

Schools near 23 Sanford 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 23 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090
$312,000
–
1,640
12,632
$285,000
3
1,656
23,086
$322,385
3
2,240
51,400
$400,000
–
–
–
740,520
$40,000
–
–
–
53,143
$465,000
–
3,170
5,227

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