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$1,895,000
46 Days On Site

478 Drakes Island Road
Wells, ME 04090

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,221
SqFt
$853
/SqFt
1906
Built
Subdivision:
Drakes Island Improvement Association
County:
York
Days online/new listing status provided by Showcase IDX.
Listing courtesy of of Pack Maynard and Associates
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Located just steps away from one of Southern Maine's most beautiful beaches, Drakes Island offers the warmth of a small beach community with the peacefulness of coastal living. ''Saccarappa,'' an original Drakes Island cottage built in1906 meaning ''the falling toward the rising sun'', has been thoughtfully renovated and is now on the market, ready for new owners to make their mark. This unique coastal find offers 2,221 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, separate living and family rooms with 2 fireplaces, an inviting dining area, and a third-floor loft. The brand-new kitchen boasts quartz countertops, all new cabinetry, an oversized island, hidden office area, and modern appliances including a beverage refrigerator. It's an ideal home for gatherings, simple relaxation, or quiet retreats. The house blends modern updates including six mini-split units for heating and cooling with classic character-rich wood floors, a welcoming front porch, a spacious back patio, and an oversized shed surrounded by mature gardens and landscaping. ''Saccarappa'' is move-in ready with many furnishings included. Take a bike ride up to the Community House for a summertime packed with activities: tennis, basketball, pickleball, a 5K road race, Fourth of July parade, children's day camps and craft nights. Become part of this charming community!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,895,000
Days On Site 
46 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,221 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.16 Acres
Year Built 
1906
MLS® Number 
1658445
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$10,623
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$16.67 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Days online/new listing status provided by Showcase IDX.
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
2 months agoListing first seen on site
Price history, status history, and update history provided by Showcase IDX.
General Features
Acres 
0.16
Land Lease 
No
Parking 
Paved
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2221
SqFt Total 
2221
Style 
ShingleCottage
Utilities 
Natural Gas Not Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RD
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Crawl Space
Cooling 
Heat Pump
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
TileWood
Furnished 
Partially
Heating 
ElectricHeat PumpHot Water
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Upper Level
Window Features 
Double Pane Windows
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Shingle SidingFrame
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Near Golf CourseLandscapedLevel
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatio
Roof 
Composition
View 
Scenic
Waterview 
Scenic
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane Windows
Community Features
Association Dues 
200
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
Roads 
Paved
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