This adorable cottage is the perfect seaside escape, offering front-facing marsh views across the street and a prime location just a short stroll from Drakes Island Beach.
Inside you will find a warm and inviting knotty pine interior, giving the home that classic Maine cottage charm. With two cozy bedrooms and one bath, this is the perfect escape for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike...
Step out onto the rear deck, where you can relax and enjoy the coastal breeze in a peaceful setting. Quaint backyard area complete with a handy storage shed, provides additional space for outdoor activities and beach gear.
Whether you're looking for a summer retreat or a weekend escape, this Drakes Island gem is full of charm and character, ready for you to make memories by the sea!
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$499,000
79 Drakes Island Road, Wells, ME 04090
2beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$506,400 Zestimate®
$832/sqft
$1,760 Estimated rent
Home value
$506,400
$456,000 - $562,000
$1,760/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 12, 2025 at 06:37am
Listed by:
Pack Maynard and Associates
Bought with:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1615074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- One-Floor Living
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: WLLSM144L25
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wells
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $499,000$832/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Contingent | $499,000$832/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$832/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$832/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$832/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,075 +2% | $505,800 |
| 2023 | $3,015 +27.2% | $505,800 +123.3% |
| 2022 | $2,370 -0.3% | $226,560 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wells Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Wells High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Wells Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.7 mi
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