Set along the historic Post Road corridor, directly across from the Wells Post Office, this late-19th-century New England home offers a rare blend of character, heritage, and prime Route 1 frontage. Owned by the same family for generations, the home retains its classic New England presence: a traditional façade with colonial-inspired yellow siding, crisp white trim, and the iconic barn-style connection that defines 1800s Wells architecture. The nearly one-acre lot provides exceptional Route 1 visibility and flexibility, making it ideal for residential living, mixed-use or commercial possibilities. Inside, the home reflects the warmth and history of its era, with the kind of layout and character that simply cannot be replicated today. Outside, the expansive grounds offer room for gardens, parking, or business use a rare opportunity on Post Road, where land of this size is increasingly scarce. This property is offered as-is, inviting buyers to bring their vision and creativity to a location that has anchored the Wells community for more than a century. Whether preserved, reimagined, or transformed, 1885 Post Road stands ready for its next chapter.
Active
$859,000
1885 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090
4beds
4,527sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
0.87 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nearly one-acre lotCrisp white trim
- 3 days
- 673
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pack Maynard and Associates
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1680213
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Loft
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,527
- Total interior livable area: 4,527 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,527
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Level
Details
- Parcel number: WLLSM140L6A
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $856,210
- Annual tax amount: $5,531
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $859,000$190/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,206 +2% | $856,210 |
| 2023 | $5,103 -0.4% | $856,210 +74.8% |
| 2022 | $5,123 -0.6% | $489,810 |
| 2021 | $5,153 +5% | $489,810 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $4,907 +0.6% | $468,210 |
| 2019 | $4,879 +1% | $468,210 |
| 2018 | $4,832 +1.6% | $468,210 |
| 2017 | $4,757 +1% | $468,210 |
| 2016 | $4,710 +1.1% | $468,210 |
| 2015 | $4,659 +9.1% | $468,210 |
| 2013 | $4,270 -6.3% | $468,210 -11.3% |
| 2012 | $4,556 | $527,920 |
| 2011 | $4,556 +3.6% | $527,920 |
| 2009 | $4,398 +1.3% | $527,920 |
| 2008 | $4,340 +42.5% | $527,920 +36.7% |
| 2005 | $3,046 | $386,110 |
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