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1983 Post Road

Wells, ME 04090

4 beds
2 baths
6,872 sqft
~3 acre lot
$218 per sqft
1850 build
– on site

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This impressive property is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. Welcome home to 1983 Post Rd. This large colonial style home features 4 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. the living room has built in bookshelves for the reading enthusiast. A large family room with a brand-new fireplace that has yet to be used. The kitchen has an abundance of custom cabinets and a gorgeous slate sink. The cozy sitting room off the kitchen has a beautiful large fireplace and custom-built cabinets. The formal dining room has a built-in cabinet and views to relish during dinner with friends and family. A delightful 3 season porch will help you kick back and relax with a book or enjoy your morning coffee. The main foyer is spacious and ties all the rooms together quite nicely. An attached 2 vehicle garage with an EV charger, storage space below and an impressive space above for entertaining in those warm summer months. Just one of many rooms that capture the stunning view of the harbor, jetty, marsh, Blacksmith Brook and Drakes Island. There are 3 rooms in the 3rd floor attic and 3 rooms above the kitchen/sitting room that connect to the space above the garage. Absolutely no shortage of closet space or storage in this home. There are two cottages on the property as well. A simply adorable and cozy knotty pine cottage with 3 beds and 1.5 baths with a fireplace. The charming smaller cottage offers 2 beds, one in the loft with those stunning views and 1 on the main floor and a full bath. All 3 homes offer heat pumps to keep you comfortable all year long. Two solar panels help with electric usage in the main house and the larger cottage. This property abuts Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, so seeing deer and other animals is common here. It also means your view will never be obstructed by condos or rooftops. Schedule your showing today and bring your imagination to see all the possibilities that await.

Listing courtesy of MREIS / EXIT Oceanside Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 10, 2025 •

MLS# 1588697 —

The Building

Year Built:

1850
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof:

Membrane, Shingle, Wood
Basement:

Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Partial, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Direction Faces:

None
Window Features:

None
Building Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio, Porch
Building Area Total:

6872.0
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Kitchen:

true
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None

Financial & Terms

Land Lease:

false
Rent Includes:

None

Location

Directions:

None

The Property

Lot Features:

Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Abuts Conservation, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad
Lot Size:

149,410 Sqft
Lot Size Area:

3.43
Lot Size Acres:

3.43
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Survey
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Zoning:

RC
Property Attached:

No
View:

Fields, Scenic
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

false
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Waterfront Features:

Brook, Harbor, Ocean
Other Equipment:

None

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

$9,089

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Half Baths:

1
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiator, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

Heat Pump

Utilities

Electric:

Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

None
Middle Or Junior School:

None
High School:

None
High School District:

Wells-Ogunquit CSD

The Community

Spa Features:

None
Pool Private:

No
Water Body Name:

Atlantic Ocean
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Features:

5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Common, On Site, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

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Bike Score®

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Air Pollution Index

Provided by ClearlyEnergy

Utility Costs

$608/mo.

Estimate provided by ClearlyEnergy

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/10/25 Jan 10, 2025	Sold	MREIS	$1,500,000	-6.3%
10/9/24 Oct 9, 2024	Pending	MREIS	$1,600,000
9/16/24 Sep 16, 2024	Price Changed	MREIS	$1,600,000	-11.1%

House Sold on 1/10/2025

$1,500,000

Listing provided by broker:

Pamela Ainsworth

EXIT Oceanside Realty

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1983 Post Road

Wells, ME 04090