1983 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090

$1,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 6,872 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 149,411 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 5/07/2024 Last Modified: 1/21/2026

Overview

Description

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 Details MLS# 1588697

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
1983
Street Name
Post
Street Type
Road
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
4614
Leased Land
No
Book
9684
Page
029
Map
0143
Lot
011
Zoning
RC
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
School District
Wells-Ogunquit CSD
Full Tax Amount $
9089
Tax Year
2023

Contract Information

Original List Price
1800000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed
Partial
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
9
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
4
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Color
white
Year Built
1850
SqFt Finished Above Grade
6872
SqFt Finished Total
6872
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
3.43
Source of Acreage
Survey
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
359
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2024-10-09
Closed Date
2025-01-10
Closed Price
1500000

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes
2 Car
Yes
Direct Entry to Living
Yes
Storage Above
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Pasture/Field
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation
Yes
Near Country Club
Yes
Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Public Beach
Yes
Near Railroad
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes
Near Town
Yes
Near Turnpike/Interstate
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Brook
Yes
Harbor
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Bulkhead
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes
Partial
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Block
Yes
Granite
Yes
Poured Concrete
Yes
Slab
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Membrane
Yes
Shingle
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Radiator
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes
Solar
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Brick
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block
Yes
Formica
Yes
Other
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Yes
Off Street
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Cape Cod
Yes
Colonial
Yes
New Englander
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Length
17.43
Bedroom 2 Width
13.83

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
11.9
Bedroom 3 Width
13.43

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Length
10.83
Bedroom 4 Width
15.5

Driveway

Common
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes
Off Heating System
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
12.5
Dining Room Width
16

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
First
Family Room Length
17.43
Family Room Width
19.43

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
16.67
Kitchen Width
15.58

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
17.5
Living Room Width
15.83

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Length
17.5
Primary Bedroom Width
15.83

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First
Sunroom Length
9.43
Sunroom Width
19.43

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Well Landscaped Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Paved; Public Water Body Type: Brook; Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public View: Fields; Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block; Formica; Other Style: Cape Cod; Colonial; New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Dirt Floor; Partial Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Granite; Poured Concrete; Slab; Stone Roof: Membrane; Shingle; Wood Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Radiator Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane; Solar; Wood Water Heater: Electric; Off Heating System Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Brick; Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Common; Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; Off Street; On Site; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Direct Entry to Living; Storage Above Electric: Circuit Breakers; Photovoltaics Seller Owned Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Length: 17.50 Width: 15.83 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 17.43 Width: 13.83 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 11.90 Width: 13.43 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Length: 10.83 Width: 15.50 Level: Second Dining Room Length: 12.50 Width: 16.00 Level: First Family Room Length: 17.43 Width: 19.43 Level: First Kitchen Length: 16.67 Width: 15.58 Level: First Sunroom Length: 9.43 Width: 19.43 Level: First Living Room Length: 17.50 Width: 15.83 Level: First
Listing Office: EXIT Oceanside Realty
IDX
Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026
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