Welcome home to 87 Buzzell Road, a charming and beautifully updated single-level ranch nestled on a quiet, dead-end road in Wells, Maine. For the past 32 years, this home has been immensely loved and meticulously maintained by its current owners, and it is now ready for its next chapter. Offering the perfect blend of quiet privacy and unbeatable convenience, this home features serene pastoral views while remaining incredibly walkable to local shopping and restaurants, with easy street-light access right onto Route 1. Step inside this cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home to find an expanded living room bathed in natural light from the sunny 0.23-acre lot. You will enjoy true peace of mind knowing that every detail has been cared for--featuring central heat and air conditioning, newer doors, windows, flooring, paint, and appliances, as well as a beautifully updated bathroom. Outside, the property is an oasis for relaxation and easy maintenance. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front deck or host gatherings on the large back patio. Practical upgrades abound, including a large dry basement with a newer sump pump, a convenient storage shed (added in 2017), and a brand-new 2024 whole-house generator so you never have to worry about losing power. Whether you are looking for the perfect low-maintenance property to downsize, a coastal second home, a first-time purchase, or a smart investment, this laid-back retreat checks all the boxes.
Active
$425,000
87 Buzzell Road, Wells, ME 04090
1beds
1,262sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Serene pastoral viewsConvenient storage shedLarge back patioQuiet dead-end roadFront deckBeautifully updated bathroom
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Anchor Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1677798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,262
- Total interior livable area: 1,262 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,262
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: WLLSM120L8
- Zoning: Res A
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier, Water Heater, HVAC
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,980
- Annual tax amount: $2,127
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$337/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1677798 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,860 +2% | $305,980 |
| 2023 | $1,824 +8.1% | $305,980 +89.7% |
| 2022 | $1,687 -0.6% | $161,270 |
| 2021 | $1,697 +0.4% | $161,270 |
| 2020 | $1,690 +0.6% | $161,270 |
| 2019 | $1,680 +1% | $161,270 |
| 2018 | $1,664 +2.3% | $161,270 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $1,627 +1% | $160,150 |
| 2016 | $1,611 +1.1% | $160,150 |
| 2015 | $1,593 +9% | $160,150 |
| 2013 | $1,461 -7.5% | $160,150 -12.5% |
| 2012 | $1,579 | $182,960 |
| 2011 | $1,579 +3.6% | $182,960 |
| 2009 | $1,524 +1.3% | $182,960 |
| 2008 | $1,504 +74.7% | $182,960 +67.6% |
| 2005 | $861 | $109,160 |
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Neighborhood: 04090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wells Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Wells High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Wells Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.3 mi
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