If solitude is what you wish, this home offers just that. The home sits on almost 7 acres and offers 500+/- feet on the Green Brook in the back of the property. Over the garage the home has a 1 bedroom, 1 Bath Legal In-Law/ accessory dwelling apartment with a private entrance. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including a 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom on the main floor. 3 sheds in the back yard, a firepit area you need to see to appreciate, and under 10 minutes to the beaches! There is a wood stove in the basement, a screened in porch off the front of the house. Mature plantings outside and a great garden area make this property an outdoor oasis. The long paved driveway allows complete privacy at the home. Come take a look, you won't be disappointed!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
6.83 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pamela Moody-Maxon• Moody Maxon Real Estate
Bought with Troy Williams• Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
WONDERFUL CAPE STYLE HOME ON 7 PRIVATE ACRES HAS MANY BEAUTIFUL PERENNIAL GARDENS THROUGHOUT THE LOVELY LANDSCAPED LOT, (A TRUE GARDENER'S DELIGHT) THIS COUNTRY CAPE HAS 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, FINISHED LIVING AREA OVER 2 CAR GARAGE (POTENTIAL IN-LAW APT. )
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$304,700
$140/sq ft
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Apr 28, 2009
Listed
$369,900
$170/sq ft
MREIS #882470
Mar 8, 2008
Listed
$399,000
$183/sq ft
MREIS #786512
Mar 21, 2006
Listed
$624,500
$287/sq ft
MREIS #757634
Jul 25, 2005
Listed
$731,000
$336/sq ft
MREIS #757782
Jul 25, 2005
Listed
$731,000
$336/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,181 (+6.3%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2024
$3,935 (+2.0%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2023
$3,857 (+2.8%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2022
$3,751 (−0.6%)
$72,170 + $286,480
$358,650
2021
$3,773 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $302,460
$358,650
2020
$3,759 (+0.6%)
$72,170 + $286,480
$358,650
2019
$3,735 (+1.0%)
$72,170 + $286,260
$358,430
2018
$3,699 (+29.6%)
$72,170 + $286,260
$358,430
2017
$2,854 (+1.0%)
$72,170 + $208,690
$280,860
2016
$2,825 (+4.4%)
$72,170 + $208,690
$280,860
2015
$2,706 (+7.2%)
$72,170 + $199,820
$271,990
2014
$2,525 (+2.6%)
$72,170 + $193,660
$265,830
2013
$2,462
$72,170 + $197,820
$269,990
Tax history for 255 Cheney Woods Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,181 (+6.3%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2024
$3,935 (+2.0%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2023
$3,857 (+2.8%)
$158,860 + $488,350
$647,210
2022
$3,751 (−0.6%)
$72,170 + $286,480
$358,650
2021
$3,773 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $302,460
$358,650
2020
$3,759 (+0.6%)
$72,170 + $286,480
$358,650
2019
$3,735 (+1.0%)
$72,170 + $286,260
$358,430
2018
$3,699 (+29.6%)
$72,170 + $286,260
$358,430
2017
$2,854 (+1.0%)
$72,170 + $208,690
$280,860
2016
$2,825 (+4.4%)
$72,170 + $208,690
$280,860
2015
$2,706 (+7.2%)
$72,170 + $199,820
$271,990
2014
$2,525 (+2.6%)
$72,170 + $193,660
$265,830
2013
$2,462
$72,170 + $197,820
$269,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.83 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,938
Year built
2002
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
York County
APN
3358
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Paved, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,176
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2002
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,938
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 238
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $297,514.80
Lot Size (Acres): 6.83
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Green
Water Body Type: Brook
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,854
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 255 Cheney Woods Road, Wells, ME 04090
Directions: From the Intersection of Route 9B (Littlefield Road) and Route 9, take 9B for about 300 Yards to Cheney Woods Road on the Right. Go Approximately 1 Mile to 255 Cheney Woods Road on the Right. The home sits far back off the road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.83 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2005
County: York County
APN: 3358
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wells Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
Wells Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
Wells High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wells, ME • 04090
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$749,000 – $906,000
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