NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Atlantic Ave Wells, ME 04090

Estimated Value: $1,780,000 - $2,226,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,350 Sq Ft
$861/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2018

Last sale price $1,348,900 $574 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,638/month

212 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wells Junior High School Rated A-
  • Public Beach
  • New Englander Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2018

CLASSIC BEACHFRONT HOME! Well maintained New Englander on Wells Beach, one of southern Maine's premier beaches, has unobstructed ocean views. This home has many original features (wood walls, wood ceilings, beamed ceilings) which gives you the feeling of beach life at its best. 2 enclosed Porches give you additional living space, and an open beachfront Porch is perfect for a relaxing summer's day. 3 good sized BRs, large walk-up Attic space can accommodate an overflow of guests or possibly finish off into a Master Bedroom Suite, or Family room. Large 2nd floor BA and 1 BA in Basement w/ Laundry. There is also a shower that you can access from the Garage so that you don't bring the beach sand in the house. An exceptional property w/ plenty of parking for guests!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lapierre

Town Square Realty Group Brokerage Email: ann@townsquarerg.com Listed on: 02/27/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned RB

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 129
  • Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000128-000000-000129

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,544

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: In Wells, Route 1 to Mile Road, left on Atlantic Avenue. Property on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1796.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Attribution Contact: ann@townsquarerg.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 574.0
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.12
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1796.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 554.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:_one_ Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 50.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 50.0
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:_two_ Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Amenities:Furniture Included: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Under: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Beach Rights: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 554.0
  • Interior Amenities: Furniture Included, Attic, Bathtub, Shower
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Underground

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: WLLS-000128-000000-000129
  • Zoning: RB

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11544.0
  • Tax Lot: 129
  • Tax Year: 17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Ferland Martine and Brissette Andre
Bought by
Fbeach Inc
Current Estimated Value
$2,024,287
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fbeach Inc -- None Available
Fbeach Inc -- None Available
Fbeach Inc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2022 11/05/22 Off Market $1,348,900 -- --
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $1,348,900 -28.8% $574 / Sq Ft
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2018 02/27/18 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $806 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $12,256 $2,015,710 $1,625,140 $390,570
2023 $12,014 $2,015,710 $1,625,140 $390,570
2022 $12,221 $1,168,320 $987,070 $181,250
2021 $12,283 $1,167,560 $987,070 $180,490
2020 $12,071 $1,151,860 $987,070 $164,790
2019 $12,002 $1,151,860 $987,070 $164,790
2018 $11,516 $1,136,250 $987,070 $149,180
2017 $11,544 $1,136,250 $987,070 $149,180
2016 $11,431 $1,136,250 $987,070 $149,180
2015 $11,306 $1,136,250 $987,070 $149,180
2013 $10,363 $1,136,250 $987,070 $149,180
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Lapierre

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ann Lapierre

    Town Square Realty Group

    (207) 608-8877

    5 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Ann Lapierre
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  • Peter LaRochelle

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Peter LaRochelle

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    (207) 468-7335

    55 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Peter LaRochelle
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1339625

Maine Listings

APN: WLLS-000128-000000-000129

Maine York County Wells 04090

279 Atlantic Ave, Wells, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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