481 Drakes Island Road, Wells, ME 04090

$1,799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,120 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,799,000 List Date: 6/12/2026 Last Modified: 6/15/2026

Overview

Description

DRAKES ISLAND - Set back from the road under a stand of mature pines that gave the cottage its name, Pine Cottage has been in the same family since the 1930's. Just moments from the sandy shores of Drakes Island Beach, this inviting home captures the essence of Maine living with a bright front porch and sunroom, welcoming outdoor spaces, and easy access to the area's natural beauty. The home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an oversized, surveyed lot with room for lawn games and expansion. Pine Cottage lives large with an open concept first floor plan, including a dining room that has hosted four generations of the same family. Built in 1900, the cottage is believed to be one of the original homes on Drakes Island, and at one point, served as the community house for the 1920's island colony. The Drakes Island Improvement Association offers recreational facilities including clubhouse, classes, day camp and tennis. Membership is optional at 200 per year. This charming coastal retreat d ...

Listing Details MLS# 1666252

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
481
Street Name
Drakes Island
Street Type
Road
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
4455
Leased Land
No
Book
174504
Page
918
Map
142
Lot
4
Zoning
RD
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
School District
Wells-Ogunquit CSD
Full Tax Amount $
10574
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1799000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Furnished
Color
Cedar
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1120
SqFt Finished Total
1120
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.23
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
100
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
Total Half Baths
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Site

Level
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

More Information

Location

Intown
Yes
Near Public Beach
Yes
Near Turnpike/Interstate
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Block
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Pitched
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane
Yes

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

Bungalow
Yes
Cape Cod
Yes
Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Glassed-in Porch
Yes

Equipment

Cable
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Dining Area
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season
Yes
Heated
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Four-Season
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Heated
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Well Landscaped Location: Intown; Near Public Beach; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Bungalow; Cape Cod; Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Dirt Floor Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Block Roof: Composition; Pitched; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Wall Unit(s) Floors: Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Living Room First
Sunroom First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty
Last Updated: June - 15 - 2026
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