478 Drakes Island Road, Wells, ME 04090

$1,895,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,221 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,895,000 List Date: 4/20/2026 Last Modified: 4/26/2026

Overview

Description

Located just steps away from one of Southern Maine's most beautiful beaches, Drakes Island offers the warmth of a small beach community with the peacefulness of coastal living. ''Saccarappa,'' an original Drakes Island cottage built in1906 meaning ''the falling toward the rising sun'', has been thoughtfully renovated and is now on the market, ready for new owners to make their mark. This unique coastal find offers 2,221 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, separate living and family rooms with 2 fireplaces, an inviting dining area, and a third-floor loft. The brand-new kitchen boasts quartz countertops, all new cabinetry, an oversized island, hidden office area, and modern appliances including a beverage refrigerator. It's an ideal home for gatherings, simple relaxation, or quiet retreats. The house blends modern updates including six mini-split units for heating and cooling with classic character-rich wood floors, a welcoming front porch, a spacious back pat ...

Listing Details MLS# 1658445

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
478
Street Name
Drakes Island
Street Type
Road
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
4464
Leased Land
No
Book
18776
Page
749
Map
0142
Lot
030
Zoning
RD
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Neighborhood Association
Drakes Island Improvement Association
Association
Yes
Association Fee
200
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
Full Tax Amount $
10623
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1895000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Trustee
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
2
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Furniture
Partially
Color
Grey
Year Built
1906
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2221
SqFt Finished Total
2221
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.16
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
50
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
Beverage Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

More Information

Levels

Multi-Level
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Right of Way
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Near Golf Course
Yes
Near Public Beach
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access
Yes
Near Airport
Yes
Public Transport Access
Yes
Rail Available
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heat System

Heat Pump
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Quartz
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Gas

No Gas
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
First

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Fence
Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Shower
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Right of Way; Well Landscaped Location: Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Public Transport Access; Rail Available Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Quartz Style: Cottage; Shingle Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Composition Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Heat Pump; Hot Water Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 First
Den First
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First

Documents

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Last Updated: April - 26 - 2026
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