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    40 Wells Cove Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616

    5beds
    2,880sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1935
    10 Acres Lot
    $1,700,900 Zestimate®
    $590/sqft
    $3,345 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,700,900

    Estimated sales range

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    $3,345/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Lovely dining roomTwo private acresFive cozy bedroomsScreened in balcony
    Osprey and Gull Cottages, the inspirational oceanfront retreat for famed Southern author Anne Rivers Siddons, has all the charm and character you expect from a classic Brooklin, Maine summer home. The main house has five cozy bedrooms and three full bathrooms, a lovely dining room for memorable dinner parties, and an intimate living room with a large fireplace. ''Throughout the waterfront side of Osprey Cottage, when gazing out the windows, one has the sense of being on the ocean.'' The primary suite overlooks the lawn straight to the ocean's edge. Enjoy lobster bakes and watching boats go by on 551 feet of shorefront on the Eggemoggin Reach, home to some of the best sailing on the East Coast. The guest cottage has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. Guests can sit out on the screened in balcony or stay warm by the woodstove. The cottages sit on two private acres and have shared ownership in the 8 acres across the lane with beautiful walking trails to the waterfront on Wells Cove. Discover the charm of this classic cottage and the opportunity to build lasting memories of summertime in Maine.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Maggie McGaw Real Estate PLLC

    Bought with:

    The Christopher Group, LLC

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1665669MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Third
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Third
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Third
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Third
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Features
    • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, In-Law Floorplan
    • Flooring: Wood, Linoleum
    • Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,880
    • Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,880
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Common, Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Elevator/Chair Lift
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Scenic
    • Body of water: Eggemoggin Reach & Wells Cove
    • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 1331,Waterfrontage Owned: 551.5,Waterfrontage Shared: 780
    Lot
    • Size: 10 Acres
    • Features: Near Public Beach, Rural, Level, Open Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: BRONM018L060
    • Zoning: Shoreland
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage,Split Level
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1935

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
    • Water: Other, Private, Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Three Point Corp LLC
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $1,225 annually
    Location
    • Region: Brooklin

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $590/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $918,500
    • Annual tax amount: $8,721
    • Date on market: 6/5/2026
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2026Sold$1,700,000-20.9%$590/sqft
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    8/10/2026Pending sale$2,150,000$747/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1665669 Report a problem
    7/21/2026Contingent$2,150,000$747/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1665669 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Listed for sale$2,150,000$747/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1665669 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$6,705 +15.2%$918,500 +15.2%
    2023$5,818 +8.8%$797,000 +10.3%
    2022$5,349 -2.2%$722,900
    2021$5,472 +3.7%$722,900
    2020$5,277 +1.5%$722,900 +3.6%
    2019$5,199 +1.7%$697,800 +1%
    2018$5,114 +1.4%$691,100
    2017$5,045 +1.4%$691,100
    2016$4,976 $691,100
    2015$4,976 -0.1%$691,100 -0.1%
    2014$4,981 $691,800
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    Neighborhood: 04616

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