287 Island Beach Road
Closed 1/13/21
Closed 1/13/21
Description
From the minute you walk in, you will be embraced by the beauty of this spectacular Drakes Island home. Arrive to sweeping ocean views from Kennebunkport to Cape Neddick and a gorgeous half mile sandy beach right outside your door! Its oceanside deck is the perfect place to watch both the sunrise and sunset over the sandy Drakes Island shores. The sensational open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors invites ocean breezes and
is perfect for entertaining! Enjoy cooking in your stunning Chef's...From the minute you walk in, you will be embraced by the beauty of this spectacular Drakes Island home. Arrive to sweeping ocean views from Kennebunkport to Cape Neddick and a gorgeous half mile sandy beach right outside your door! Its oceanside deck is the perfect place to watch both the sunrise and sunset over the sandy Drakes Island shores. The sensational open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors invites ocean breezes and
is perfect for entertaining! Enjoy cooking in your stunning Chef's kitchen which opens to the high ceiling living room with gas fireplace. Four bedrooms, each with private baths, allow plenty of room for family and guests. Take the elevator to the second floor where you will find the sensational master suite, with gas fireplace, walk in closet, ensuite tiled and granite bath and office/sitting space. The first floor home office is the perfect place to work from home. With a two car attached garage,
air conditioning, ceiling fans, large laundry room, ample storage, seaside deck & so much more, this is a rare find. Relax and enjoy ocean breezes from this fabulous seaside retreat on the quiet Northern end of the island. Enjoy daily walks on the beach or take a walk on the peaceful trails nearby alongside the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge & Laudholm Farm. This is the best of the best!
is perfect for entertaining! Enjoy cooking in your stunning Chef's...From the minute you walk in, you will be embraced by the beauty of this spectacular Drakes Island home. Arrive to sweeping ocean views from Kennebunkport to Cape Neddick and a gorgeous half mile sandy beach right outside your door! Its oceanside deck is the perfect place to watch both the sunrise and sunset over the sandy Drakes Island shores. The sensational open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors invites ocean breezes and
is perfect for entertaining! Enjoy cooking in your stunning Chef's kitchen which opens to the high ceiling living room with gas fireplace. Four bedrooms, each with private baths, allow plenty of room for family and guests. Take the elevator to the second floor where you will find the sensational master suite, with gas fireplace, walk in closet, ensuite tiled and granite bath and office/sitting space. The first floor home office is the perfect place to work from home. With a two car attached garage,
air conditioning, ceiling fans, large laundry room, ample storage, seaside deck & so much more, this is a rare find. Relax and enjoy ocean breezes from this fabulous seaside retreat on the quiet Northern end of the island. Enjoy daily walks on the beach or take a walk on the peaceful trails nearby alongside the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge & Laudholm Farm. This is the best of the best!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/13/2021 12:00 AM
- Listed by Elizabeth Coughlan • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International RealtyP: (207) 967-0934 C: (207) 229-3661 bcoughlan@legacysir.com
Property Details for 287 Island Beach Road
Status
MLS #
1469925
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$19,720 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2008
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
County
Architectural Style
Shingle, Contemporary
Style
Contemporary, Shingle
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
CR
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,800,000
Avg days on market
22
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Wells, ME
9 comparable properties found
1/51
$1,800,000
Sold 08/14/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,044
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
1/17
$1,950,000
Sold 07/17/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,572
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
1/40
1/55
$1,800,000
Sold 10/29/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,518
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
1/34
$3,000,000
Sold 06/30/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2,350
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
1/52
$1,775,000
Sold 08/01/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,221
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
1/2
1/107
1/78
$726,500
Sold 03/26/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,876
- Square Feet
- 1.86
- Acres
Location
Listing Courtesy of Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Sold By Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
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Building Information for 287 Island Beach Road
Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Payment Calculator
$15,621 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$13,978
Property Taxes
$1,643
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 287 Island Beach Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: Yes
- Location: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad
- Page: 713
- Zoning Overlay: Yes
- Directions: From Route 1, turn onto Drakes Island Road heading South. Follow until you reach the ocean ahead. Turn left onto Island Beach Road. #287 is approximately 1/2 mile down on the right (ocean side). Marked by a Drakes Duck on the mailbox!
- Latitude: 43.327802
- Longitude: -$70.55
- Transportation: Major Road Access, Rail Available
- Water Frontage Owned: 80.0
- Waterfront Amount: $80.00
- Waterfront Other Source: Estimate based on Public Record
- Water Body Type: Ocean
- Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: WLLS-000142-000079-000000-000001
- Tax Lot: 79
- Tax Book Number: 18359
- Tax Map Number: 142
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Annual Amount: $19,720.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=pS1nXUCYmxj
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Irrigation System, Near Railroad
- Lot Size Acres: 0.22
- Lot Size Area: 0.22
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3468.0
- Building Area Total: 3468.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Other
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 2008
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Color: Grey
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $847.75
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Irrigation System, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Other Amenities, Pantry, Security System, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Upper Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 3
- Rooms Total: 9
- Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Full
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Full
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air, Blowers
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Built-Ins, Double Vanities, Full Bath, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Amenities: Full Bath
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet, Full Bath
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet, Full Bath
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Informal
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Pantry
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
- Laundry Room: Laundry
- Laundry Room Level: Second
- Laundry Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Upper Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Gas Fireplace, Informal
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Level: First
- Office Amenities: Built-Ins
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 287 Island Beach Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1469925 | $2,750,000 | — |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Pending Maine Listings #1469925 | — | |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1469925 | $2,940,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1469925 | $2,750,000 |
| 01/11/2021 | Pending Maine Listings #1469925 | — |
| 09/18/2020 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1469925 | $2,940,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 287 Island Beach Road
Taxable ValueLand$2,615,140Additions$974,210Total$3,589,350
Tax Record2025$23,187 ($1,932 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,468 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt208 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningRDCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:142 L:79-1
Schools near 287 Island Beach 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 287 Island Beach Road, Wells, ME 04090 | $2,750,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,468 | 9,583 |
– | 5 | 3 | 2,493 | 14,810 | |
– | 5 | 3 | 3,064 | 7,405 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 1,593 | 11,326 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,210 | 11,326 | |
$1,575,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,040 | 7,405 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,860 | 14,810 | |
– | 5 | 3 | 2,000 | 10,019 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,100 | 11,326 | |
$3,850,000 | 7 | 6 | 3,459 | 43,560 | |
$1,500,000 | 2 | 2 | 2,340 | 9,147 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 2,960 | 11,326 | |
– | 4 | 2.5 | 2,888 | 11,761 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,687 | 60,548 | |
$3,400,000 | – | – | – | 13,068 | |
– | 5 | 2 | 2,692 | 12,197 |
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