Welcome to 53 Checkerberry Way - where comfort meets nature in the heart of Wells! This 3-bedroom 1 level ranch offers 2 full baths, 1744 square feet of living space with room for expansion, a roomy 2 car garage and a welcoming front porch area that is perfect for a morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Set on a beautiful expansive lot, you'll love the peaceful surroundings filled with birds and local wildlife-your own private slice of Maine. Inside, the home offers a spacious layout that is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. On a very special note, each board used to build this home was harvested and cut right off of this property! You will be sure to notice the quality workmanship with the structure and floors etc. There are 3 bedrooms and the primary offers a full bathroom with a huge soaking tub and newly installed bath fitter enclosure. The very large basement provides incredible bonus spaces and rooms, a handy dedicated and equipped workshop, a beautiful handmade cedar storage closet and a back garage door to pull into the basement if you want to work on a vehicle. Complete with a sump and French drainage system to ensure a dry area and peace of mind. A brand-new whole house generator was very recently installed for added comfort and no worries during outages. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a getaway near the coast, this property offers space, privacy and convenience to Wells beaches, shopping, eateries, movies, Amtrak and much more!
Pending
Price cut: $26K (6/13)
$599,000
53 Checkerberry Way, Wells, ME 04090
3beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
1.65 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 88 days |
- 1,338 |
- 39 |
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Listed by:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1656465
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Parquet
- Basement: Doghouse,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,744
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Underground, Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.65 Acres
- Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Rural, Near Railroad, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: WLLSM060L181E
- Zoning: RA
- Other equipment: Cable, Generator, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $489,030
- Annual tax amount: $3,159
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$343/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$343/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $625,000-7.4%$358/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+250.6%$387/sqft |
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| 12/13/2013 | Sold | $192,500-3.7%$110/sqft |
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| 9/17/2013 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$115/sqft |
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| 8/31/2013 | Price change | $210,000-8.7%$120/sqft |
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| 8/16/2013 | Price change | $230,000-8%$132/sqft |
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| 7/27/2013 | Price change | $250,000+39.7%$143/sqft |
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| 7/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $179,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,973 +2% | $489,030 |
| 2023 | $2,915 +17.4% | $489,030 +106% |
| 2022 | $2,484 -0.6% | $237,440 |
| 2021 | $2,498 +0.4% | $237,440 |
| 2020 | $2,488 +0.6% | $237,440 |
| 2019 | $2,474 +1% | $237,440 |
| 2018 | $2,450 +1.6% | $237,440 |
| 2017 | $2,412 +1% | $237,440 |
| 2016 | $2,389 +1.1% | $237,440 |
| 2015 | $2,363 +9.1% | $237,440 |
| 2013 | $2,165 -15.7% | $237,440 -20.2% |
| 2012 | $2,568 | $297,520 |
| 2011 | $2,568 +3.8% | $297,520 +0.2% |
| 2009 | $2,473 +1.4% | $296,820 |
| 2008 | $2,440 +43.8% | $296,820 +38% |
| 2005 | $1,697 | $215,070 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wells Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 4.8 mi
- 8/10Wells Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 8/10Wells High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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- Maine
- York County
- Wells
- 04090
- 53 Checkerberry Way





