229 Atlantic Avenue
Wells, ME 04090
$1,795,000
Price
7
Beds
2
Baths
1,986 Sq. Ft.
$904 / Sq. Ft.
1,986
Sq. Ft.
$904
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
Vintage waterfront cottage on the sands of Wells Beach! Amazing opportunity to begin your coastal lifestyle in this laid-back and casual property offering a total of seven bedrooms and two baths. Some of the features of this classic property include high ceilings throughout, a convenient first-floor bedroom, a sizable eat-in kitchen, cozy living room and storage galore including a walk-up attic. The seaside glassed-in wrap around porch is the place to be and provides the perfect spot to take in the...Vintage waterfront cottage on the sands of Wells Beach! Amazing opportunity to begin your coastal lifestyle in this laid-back and casual property offering a total of seven bedrooms and two baths. Some of the features of this classic property include high ceilings throughout, a convenient first-floor bedroom, a sizable eat-in kitchen, cozy living room and storage galore including a walk-up attic. The seaside glassed-in wrap around porch is the place to be and provides the perfect spot to take in the captivating ocean views. The wood tones give the home a warm and inviting feel. The bedrooms are all decent size and most offer an ocean view with one offering a distant marsh view. The separate guest suite in the lower level is perfect for extended family and friends or potential future income with its two bedrooms, bath, kitchen, den and small living room. The cottage is located on a fabulous stretch of the beach with 50 feet of water frontage, a low maintenance yard and plenty of parking. Roll right out onto the beach every morning! Walk to a few area restaurants and shops. Fine & casual dining, summer theater, golf, boating and a multitude of choices for recreation and fun are all just minutes away. The historic towns of Ogunquit, York and Kennebunkport are nearby. The appealing seaport cities of Portland and Portsmouth are only 30-45 minutes away in either direction. The Amtrak train station from Wells to Boston is only a few miles from the property. Don't miss out on your chance to make the dream of the beach lifestyle a reality in this classic waterfront home!
- Listed by Peter Larochelle • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group • 207-468-7335
Property Details for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesOcean
ArchitecturalStyleColonial
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningRB
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2025 10:24 AM
Property Details for 229 Atlantic Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1608024 |
| Days on Market | 129 |
| Taxes | $10,929 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF |
| County | York County |
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Building Information for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Property Information for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Atlantic
- Zip Code: 4326
- Directions: post Road/Route 1 to Mile Road and then left onto Atlantic Avenue.
- Town: Wells
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04090
- County: York
- Geo Latitude: 43.310243
- Geo Longitude: -70.563654
- Tax Lot: 145
- Site:Corner Lot: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Location:Near Country Club: Yes
- Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Railroad: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 50.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 50.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Other
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 9977
- Tax Map Number: 128
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: WLLS-000128-000000-000145
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,929.00
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Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 732.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1254.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.09
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1986.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.09
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.4
- Bedrooms Total: 7
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 229
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Brown
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Other: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1900
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
- Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Exterior Only
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Level: Basement
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 229 Atlantic Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$1,498,250Additions$335,410Total$1,833,660
Tax Record2023$10,929 ($911 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt156 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,716 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900Year Renovated1988ZoningRBCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:128 L:145
Schools near 229 Atlantic Avenue
This home is within Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wells Elementary School PublicK to 4 | ||
Wells Junior High School Public5 to 8 | ||
Wells High School Public9 to 12 |
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