Listed by Anne Erwin Real Estate • Anne Erwin Sothebys International Rlty (Off: 207-363-6640). Bought with Non-NEREN Agency.
Off Market Jun 2023 for $875K
$917,891
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,925
sq ft
990 Branch Rd, Wells, ME 04090
About this home
Enjoy the peace and privacy of the highly desirable Branch Brook district without sacrificing convenience. This picturesque custom-built contemporary cape features hardwood flooring, cabinets, and trim, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that bring the natural surroundings into your home. Imagine stepping onto the mahogany decking of either covered porch to enjoy your coffee with the wildlife that abounds. The spacious primary suite upstairs features a jetted tub overlooking the woods and a generous walk-in closet. A large, bright office with custom oak bookshelves and large built-in corner desk is perfect for working from home or running your own business, while an unfinished walk-out basement offers natural light and space that you can finish your way. The 100'x36' barn is versatile and stands ready to help you make your dreams of country living a reality. Features include an outdoor riding arena and four 12'x12' box stalls with rubber mats suitable for horses or other livestock, a heated tack room and workshop invite year-round projects, and there is ample space to adapt the barn for your purposes – even simply using the wide center aisle for boat or vehicle storage. This rare property offers something for everyone: a beautiful home with room to expand, a large, sturdy barn with many possible uses, and acreage for you to enjoy – or perhaps to split off into further house lots for a family compound or sub-development. An easy 8-minute drive to the Maine Turnpike or to the
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
33 acresLot Size
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anne Erwin Real Estate• Anne Erwin Sothebys International Rlty
Contact: Off: 207-363-6640
Bought with A non PrimeMLS customer• Non-NEREN Agency
Enjoy the peace and privacy of the highly desirable Branch Brook district without sacrificing convenience. This picturesque custom-built contemporary cape features hardwood flooring, cabinets, and trim, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that bring the natural surroundings into your home. Imagine stepping onto the mahogany decking of either covered porch to enjoy your coffee with the wildlife that abounds. The spacious primary suite upstairs features a jetted tub overlooking the woods and a generous walk-in closet. A large, bright office with custom oak bookshelves and large built-in corner desk is perfect for working from home or running your own business, while an unfinished walk-out basement offers natural light and space that you can finish your way. The 100'x36' barn is versatile and stands ready to help you make your dreams of country living a reality. Features include an outdoor riding arena and four 12'x12' box stalls with rubber mats suitable for horses or other livestock, a heated tack room and workshop invite year-round projects, and there is ample space to adapt the barn for your purposes – even simply using the wide center aisle for boat or vehicle storage. This rare property offers something for everyone: a beautiful home with room to expand, a large, sturdy barn with many possible uses, and acreage for you to enjoy – or perhaps to split off into further house lots for a family compound or sub-development. An easy 8-minute drive to the Maine Turnpike or to the Amtrak train station (with free parking) makes this an ideal home for commuters or those who enjoy frequent trips to Boston or beyond, and yet you can still be at the coast within 9 minutes to enjoy the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge or Wells Beach, or in Portland or Portsmouth in half an hour. Welcome home!
PrimeMLS #4950884
Jun 6, 2023
Sold
$875,000
$455/sq ft
May 11, 2023
Contingent
—
May 2, 2023
Listed
$875,000
$455/sq ft
PrimeMLS #1
Oct 27, 2022
Price Changed
$895,000
$465/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Price Changed
$950,000
$494/sq ft
MREIS #1541645
Oct 26, 2022
Price Changed
$895,000
$465/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Listed
$950,000
$494/sq ft
MREIS #1538100
Jul 28, 2022
Listed
$1,100,000
$571/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,977 (+6.2%)
$305,340 + $465,170
$770,510
2024
$4,685 (+1.7%)
$305,340 + $465,170
$770,510
2023
$4,608 (+24.3%)
$305,340 + $467,840
$773,180
2022
$3,707 (−0.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2021
$3,728 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $298,220
$354,410
2020
$3,714 (+0.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2019
$3,693 (+1.0%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2018
$3,658 (+1.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2017
$3,601 (+1.0%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2016
$3,565 (+1.1%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2015
$3,526 (+4.7%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2014
$3,367 (+4.2%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2013
$3,232
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
Tax history for 990 Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,977 (+6.2%)
$305,340 + $465,170
$770,510
2024
$4,685 (+1.7%)
$305,340 + $465,170
$770,510
2023
$4,608 (+24.3%)
$305,340 + $467,840
$773,180
2022
$3,707 (−0.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2021
$3,728 (+0.4%)
$56,190 + $298,220
$354,410
2020
$3,714 (+0.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2019
$3,693 (+1.0%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2018
$3,658 (+1.6%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2017
$3,601 (+1.0%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2016
$3,565 (+1.1%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2015
$3,526 (+4.7%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2014
$3,367 (+4.2%)
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
2013
$3,232
$138,750 + $215,660
$354,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.