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Triplex with River Frontage

1597 Sanford Road Wells, ME 04090

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1597 Sanford Road, Wells, ME, 04090
$679,000
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$679,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Wells, ME

Property Size3,769 SF
Lot Size1.99 Acres
Price / SF$180.15
AddedJul 11
Days on Market6
Last RefreshJul 16 at 10:06 am

Property Features for 1597 Sanford Road

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Zoning
RA
Bathrooms
5
Rooms
Bathroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Patio and Porch features
Deck
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage
Basement
Crawl Space
Standard status
Active
Size
3,769 SF
Lot size
1.99 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
2600

Utilities

Sewer type
Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Heating system
Kerosene, Forced Air, Oil, Heat Pump (Heating), Electric (Heating)
Water source
Well, Private
Water front
1

Building Details

Year built
1972
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Vinyl, Laminate, Concrete
Building materials
Mobile, Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding, Block, Vinyl Siding
Roof type
Shingle
Architectural style
Ranch
Additional Structures
Storage

Listing agent Jason Clark

Listing office Coldwell Banker Realty 11 Main St Ste 4, Saco, ME

Listing date Jul 11, 2026

MLS# 1664129 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This waterfront triplex-style property offers three separate homes on one lot at 1597 Sanford Road in Wells, Maine. The back unit is a single-wide that is currently rented and includes a storage shed, along with views of the forest and Merriland River. Also on site is a 4-bedroom double-wide that will be completely renovated by closing, plus a 2-bedroom home that is ready for finishing touches. The 4-bedroom home includes a spacious yard and a deck overlooking the river, and there is a connected garage for added convenience.

The front home has been updated with new wiring and plumbing. The property is zoned RA and is situated on approximately 1.99 acres.

The current configuration supports straightforward rental use with multiple dwellings on a single parcel, while also allowing flexibility if you choose to occupy one of the units.

Key Highlights

  • Three homes on one lot with Merriland River frontage, including a single‑wide currently rented, a 4‑bedroom double‑wide, and a 2‑bedroom home
  • 4‑bedroom double‑wide will be completely renovated by closing, and the 2‑bedroom home is ready for finishing touches
  • Deck and connected garage add outdoor space and extra storage for the river‑front property

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $111.7k $29.64
− Vacancy −$5.8k −$1.54
EGI $105.9k $28.10
− OpEx −$47.7k −$12.64
NOI $58.2k $15.45
3,769 SF · lease $29.64/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$911.5K
$797.5K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,803 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.40%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$832.1K
$728.1K – $970.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,247 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.58%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.19M
$1.05M – $1.39M (±1% cap)
NOI $83,633 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Dental Office Real Estate Agency Bakery Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel Department Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three homes on one lot, including one rented single-wide and two additional units with river views.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1597 Sanford Road Wells, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $679,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three homes on one lot with Merriland River frontage, including a single‑wide currently rented, a 4‑bedroom double‑wide, and a 2‑bedroom home; 4‑bedroom double‑wide will be completely renovated by closing, and the 2‑bedroom home is ready for finishing touches; Deck and connected garage add outdoor space and extra storage for the river‑front property
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