1277 Post Rd, Unit 144

Wells, ME 04090

$240,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
912 Sq. Ft.
$263 / Sq. Ft.
912
Sq. Ft.
$263
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Puffin Cottage is truly Water Crest's best kept secret! This Maine Cottage is best described as a rustic yet warm and inviting seasonal cottage with knotty pine interior throughout, full basement and FHA, A/C and Heat; meticulously maintained and never a part of the rental pool, so it has been lovingly cared for since 2007. Water Crest Cottages & Motel have over fifty cottage units situated on seven and a half acres of well-kept grounds bordering the nationally acclaimed Rachel Carson Wildlife...The Puffin Cottage is truly Water Crest's best kept secret! This Maine Cottage is best described as a rustic yet warm and inviting seasonal cottage with knotty pine interior throughout, full basement and FHA, A/C and Heat; meticulously maintained and never a part of the rental pool, so it has been lovingly cared for since 2007. Water Crest Cottages & Motel have over fifty cottage units situated on seven and a half acres of well-kept grounds bordering the nationally acclaimed Rachel Carson Wildlife Sanctuary. There is much to do and see at the Water Crest and in the local area. On site is a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, two children's playground areas, a basketball court and bocce court for family time together! Within Wells, there are seven miles of fine, sandy beaches as well as numerous amusements and sites. Once you park your car, you can settle down, put your feet up and relax and enjoy Water Crest or jump on the Seacoast Shoreline Explorer Shuttle trolley and enjoy the local restaurants, amusements and beaches. Let your vacation begin! Being sold Turn-Key minus personal items, and fully furnished. Showing Instructions: Mechanical Lockbox; Notice Required; ShowingTime; Sign on Property
  1. Listed by Gregory Gosselin • GRG Gosselin Realty Group

Sold By Portside Real Estate Group

Property Details for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

Zoning
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LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2021 04:05 PM

Property Details for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

StatusClosed
MLS #4862458
Days on Market27
Taxes$1,199 / year
HOA Fees$958 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees$120 one time
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condo
Year Built1953
CountyYork County

Location

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Building Information for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

Building/ComplexWaterCrest CottagesFloor1Stories1Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1953

Payment Calculator

$1,797 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,257

Property Taxes

$100

HOA Dues

$439

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Property Information for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wells
  • County: ME-York
  • Directions: From Wells Police & Fire station at Route 1 & 109 head south on Route 1 past Dunkin Donuts, left into 1277 Post Rd, driveway left of the office and go all the way to the back cottage last on right along the fence.
  • Latitude: 43.312840484655069
  • Longitude: -70.582511267181388
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: ME
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 126
  • Zip: 04090
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Fee: $958.43
  • Fee 2: $120.00
  • Fee 2 Frequency: One-Time
  • Fee 2 Includes: Cable, Internet
  • Fee 3: $1,000.00
  • Fee 3 Frequency: One-Time
  • Fee 3 Includes: Buy In Fee
  • Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Fee Includes: Landscaping, Recreation, Trash, Condo Association Fee, HOA Fee
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $1,199.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 144
  • Lot: 17
  • Lot - Sqft: 4792.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 912.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Estimated
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1696.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 912.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 784.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Condo Name: WaterCrest Cottages
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1953
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roads: Association, Dead End, Paved, Private, Seasonal, Privately Maintained
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Exterior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Total Stories: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Units Per Building: 2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

$240,000—
Jul 20, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1492182

$240,000—
Jul 2, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1492182

—
Jun 29, 2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1492182

—
Jun 19, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

—
May 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

$259,000—
May 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1492182

$259,000—
Oct 1, 2007

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

$170,000—
Jul 31, 2007

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

—
Jul 30, 2007

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #188455

—
May 15, 2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

$179,900—
Feb 14, 2005

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #188455

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

$240,000
07/20/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1492182

$240,000
07/02/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1492182

—
06/29/2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1492182

—
06/19/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

—
05/23/2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4862458

$259,000
05/15/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1492182

$259,000
10/01/2007

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

$170,000
07/31/2007

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

—
07/30/2007

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #188455

—
05/15/2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2654602

$179,900
02/14/2005

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #188455

$235,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

Taxable ValueLand$111,740Additions$98,010Total$209,750
Tax Record2023$1,250 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt784 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,942 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1953Year Renovated1988ZoningGBCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:126 L:17-144

Schools near 1277 Post Road, Unit 144

This home is within Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wells Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Wells Junior High School
Public5 to 8

Wells High School
Public9 to 12

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