Welcome to Watercrest Resort! Located just 1.5 miles from Wells Beach, this cozy seasonal cottage is the perfect summer retreat or an investment property. This fully furnished one bedroom unit offers an open concept kitchen dining and living area. Entertain your family and friends on the large private deck or to just sit back and relax. The Watercrest Resort boasts a pool, hot tub, two playgrounds, basketball and plenty of open common area. The association employs their own property management company so owners keep 100% of their rental income. Only 90 minutes from Boston.
CondoProperty Type
1940Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$458Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Rick Coyne Pamela Coyne• EXIT Oceanside Realty
Welcome to "Summer Breeze", built in 1940 by a Philadelphia banker named Prescott Wyllis as a honeymoon cottage and gift to his wife, whom he met in Wells while vacationing with their parents. Located just 1.5 miles from the sand and surf, Watercrest Cottages is one of the most affordable 3-season cottage communities that the Town of Wells has to offer! This fully furnished one-bedroom unit offers a queen and full-sized beds, spacious bathroom, and an open concept kitchen, dining and living area. This unit is also one of the few cottages that offer a large private deck great for coffee, barbecues or just taking in the fresh ocean air. Suitable for seasonal living, a summer escape or investment property. If you chose to rent, the onsite management fee is incorporated into your association dues so you are able to keep 100% of your rental income. Watercrest offers an in-ground pool, play area, basketball & volleyball courts, coin-op laundry, a convenient location and more! Call Today!
MREIS #913001
Oct 8, 2008
Listed
$124,900
$289/sq ft
MREIS #884676
Mar 20, 2008
Listed
$124,900
$289/sq ft
MREIS #867456
Oct 2, 2007
Listed
$124,900
$289/sq ft
MREIS #765634
Sep 14, 2005
Listed
$141,900
$328/sq ft
MREIS #739998
Mar 26, 2005
Listed
$179,900
$416/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,064 (+6.3%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2024
$1,001 (+2.0%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2023
$981 (+12.6%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2022
$871 (−0.6%)
$45,900 + $37,330
$83,230
2021
$876 (+5.0%)
$45,900 + $37,330
$83,230
2020
$834 (+4.9%)
$45,900 + $33,690
$79,590
2019
$795 (+1.0%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2018
$787 (+1.5%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2017
$775 (+1.0%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2016
$767 (+1.1%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2015
$759 (+4.8%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2014
$724
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
Tax history for 1277 Post Rd #159
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,064 (+6.3%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2024
$1,001 (+2.0%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2023
$981 (+12.6%)
$100,930 + $63,710
$164,640
2022
$871 (−0.6%)
$45,900 + $37,330
$83,230
2021
$876 (+5.0%)
$45,900 + $37,330
$83,230
2020
$834 (+4.9%)
$45,900 + $33,690
$79,590
2019
$795 (+1.0%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2018
$787 (+1.5%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2017
$775 (+1.0%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2016
$767 (+1.1%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2015
$759 (+4.8%)
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
2014
$724
$45,900 + $30,360
$76,260
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
432
Year built
1989
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
York County
APN
13050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 2
Furnished: Furnished
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Coin Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 432
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Pool/Spa Information
Has Spa
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1940
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 432
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,484.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: GB
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Watercrest Condominium
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $876
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, On Demand, Tankless
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Community: 1
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $644.11
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1277 Post Road 159, Wells, ME 04090
Directions: Interstate 95 to Wells Exit 19 to Route 109, South on Route one. !277 Post Road is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 432
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2001
County: York County
APN: 13050
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026