$1,395,000

229 Atlantic Ave Wells, ME 04090

Estimated payment $8,245/month

Total Views 954
7 Beds
2 Baths
1,986 Sq Ft
$702 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wells Junior High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Come and discover this great value for oceanfront property. Start planning now for summer of 2026! Vintage cottage on the sands of Wells Beach offering an amazing opportunity to begin your coastal lifestyle in this laid-back home with a total of seven bedrooms and two baths. Update with some essential changes without getting too fancy and enjoy as an affordable second home or engage a builder and construct your ideal beach house or year round property. Some of the features of this classic seasonal 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, Kennebunk 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. Tax card reflects that this property is a two family. Any interested parties should do their due diligence to verify.

Listing Agent

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Phone: 207-468-7335 Listed on: 12/05/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,149

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Property is zoned RB

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Exterior Basement Entry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 145
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000128-000000-000145

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,149

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: Route 1/Post Road to Mile Road and left on Atlantic. Driveway is accessed via Public Way #5 off of Atlantic.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1254.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: 207-468-7335
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 1112.44
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 50.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 50.0
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Den:Den: Den
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 732.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 6:Bedroom 6 Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000128-000000-000145
  • Zoning: RB

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11149.0
  • Tax Lot: 145

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,149 $1,833,660 $1,498,250 $335,410
2023 $10,929 $1,833,660 $1,498,250 $335,410
2022 $11,112 $1,062,380 $909,530 $152,850
2021 $10,922 $1,038,210 $909,530 $128,680
2020 $10,638 $1,015,030 $909,530 $105,500
2019 $10,535 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
2018 $10,247 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
2017 $10,272 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
2016 $10,171 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
2015 $10,060 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
2013 $9,220 $1,011,010 $909,530 $101,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $702 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1645672

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS-000128-000000-000145