Have you been looking for a home with absolute privacy & under 10 minutes to the ocean in Wells? How about a home with a babbling brook bordering the property? Are you a nature lover who enjoys over 30 species of birds on your property? How about being within walking distance to conservation land that has fabulous hiking trails? Look no further than 839 Cheney Woods Road! This cape style home offers an open concept kitchen & dining area with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet space & a cooktop & wall oven! The dining room has a propane fireplace that is also open to the living room on the other side. The living room has lots of built ins and French doors leading into another room that is currently used as a 4th bedroom but could be used however you see fit. There is a full bathroom on this floor along with a great entryway/mudroom. The top floor of the home offers 2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level of the home is used as a 2nd living room and there is another bedroom on the lower level along with a laundry room and a walk out storage room. There is a detached 2 car garage with a large finished room on the 2nd floor with its own private entrance & heat! There is a great deck off the back of the home with composite decking for low maintenance enjoyment & a shed for additional storage outside. There are multiple rock walls on the property and the setting is very peaceful & quiet. Come take a peek, you won't be disappointed!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
3.22 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pamela Moody-Maxon• Moody Maxon Real Estate
Bought with Cynthia Mckenna• Portside Real Estate Group
If you are looking for a nice quiet location with a meticulously maintained home, look no further. This home features hardwood floors though-out, propane fireplace, finished room in the basement, and all appliances stay at the home. The detached 2 car garage offers a finished room over it, great landscaping, all this and under 15 minutes to the beaches!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,600 (+6.2%)
$138,360 + $418,970
$557,330
2024
$3,389 (+21.1%)
$138,360 + $418,970
$557,330
2023
$2,799 (+6.2%)
$138,360 + $331,290
$469,650
2022
$2,635 (+8.0%)
$62,640 + $189,300
$251,940
2021
$2,440 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $175,720
$231,910
2020
$2,430 (+0.7%)
$62,640 + $169,270
$231,910
2019
$2,414 (+1.0%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2018
$2,391 (+1.6%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2017
$2,354 (+1.0%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2016
$2,331 (+1.1%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2015
$2,305 (+4.7%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2014
$2,201
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
Tax history for 839 Cheney Woods Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,600 (+6.2%)
$138,360 + $418,970
$557,330
2024
$3,389 (+21.1%)
$138,360 + $418,970
$557,330
2023
$2,799 (+6.2%)
$138,360 + $331,290
$469,650
2022
$2,635 (+8.0%)
$62,640 + $189,300
$251,940
2021
$2,440 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $175,720
$231,910
2020
$2,430 (+0.7%)
$62,640 + $169,270
$231,910
2019
$2,414 (+1.0%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2018
$2,391 (+1.6%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2017
$2,354 (+1.0%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2016
$2,331 (+1.1%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2015
$2,305 (+4.7%)
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
2014
$2,201
$62,640 + $169,050
$231,690
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.22 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,285
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
3118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Merriland Stream
Water Body Type: Stream
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,440
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Gas, Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 839 Cheney Woods Road, Wells, ME 04090
Directions: From the intersection of Littlefield Road (Route 9B) and Cheney Woods Road. Take Cheney Woods Road for approx 2 Miles to 839 Cheney Woods on the RIGHT. 839 is on the mailbox.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,285
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2004
County: York County
APN: 3118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wells Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.2mi
9/10
Wells Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Wells High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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 94° 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
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$661,000 – $800,000
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