A home like this doesn't come on the market very often! This custom built Ward Log Cedar Home sits about 500 Yards off the road and offers lots of privacy, a nice flat lot, and located in a great location to visit the beaches of Wells (minutes away) and a great commuter location only 1 minute to the highway! The home boasts an open concept kitchen, living room, and dining room perfect for entertaining. The floor to ceiling fireplace in the den is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a nightly fire or enjoy the living rooms wood stove with real field stone behind it. On the second floor of the home is 3 bedrooms and 1 Full Bathroom and there is another 1/2 bath on the first floor. The cathedral ceilings in the living room have to be seen to be appreciated. All this AND a hot tub off the back patio area, multiple decks and a detached 1 car garage and shed make this property the real deal! Come take a look, you won't be disappointed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.85 acresLot Size
$63Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pamela Moody-Maxon• Moody Maxon Real Estate
Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RC
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,786
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Gas, On Demand
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 971 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090
Directions: From the intersection of Sanford Road (109) and the Interstate Highway Entrance at Wells, take 109 toward Sanford for 1 Mile to 971 Sanford Road on the right. Home sits way off the road. One side of mailbox says 969 the other says 971. Across from State Farm
Public facts
Beds: —
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on May 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wells Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Wells Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Wells High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Estimated sale price
$119,000 – $144,000
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