NOT LISTED FOR SALE

72 Atlantic Ave Wells, ME 04090

Wells Area

Estimated Value: $880,363

2 Beds

1 Bath

960 Sq Ft

$917/Sq Ft Est. Value

Date Sold: November 9, 2020

Last sale price $586,000 $610 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,299 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

Ocean Front
Nearby Water Access
Contemporary Architecture
Wells Junior High School Rated A-
Country Club
Property is near golf course, public transit, and shops

About This Home

As of November 2020

Fantastic opportunity at Wells Beach! Delightful open concept one floor living cottage with a fabulous kitchen, spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, terrific sun porch, updated bath, hardwood, granite & tile. Awesome outdoor space offering a private fenced-in rear patio and a magnificent roof deck with incredible ocean views! This charming home is right across the street from the beach access - just a one minute stroll to the sand. You can't get much closer than that! Great investment property with a proven rental history & ample parking for guests.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Phone: 207-468-7335 Listed on: 09/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill McTague

ReMax Andrew Realty Services

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,866

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot
Ocean Front
Property fronts a freeway
Fenced
Corner Lot
Level Lot
Open Lot
Property is zoned RB

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture
Cottage
Block Foundation
Wood Frame Construction
Shingle Roof
Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

960 Sq Ft Home
1-Story Property
Cathedral Ceiling
Living Room
Sun or Florida Room
Water Views

Kitchen

Electric Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops

Flooring

Wood
Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Shower

Laundry

Laundry on main level
Dryer
Washer

Basement

Exterior Basement Entry
Crawl Space

Parking

Driveway
Paved Parking
On-Site Parking
Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

Nearby Water Access
Property is near a beach
Patio
Porch

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and shops

Utilities

No Cooling
Forced Air Heating System
Heating System Uses Gas
Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
Baseboard Heating
Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Tax Lot 35
Assessor Parcel Number WLLS-000125-000000-000035

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association
Wells Beach Subdivision

Recreation

Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,866

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Prop. Type: Residential
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
MLS Status: Closed
Subdivision Name: Wells Beach
Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960.0
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
Garage Yn: No
Year Built: 1930
Attribution Contact: 207-468-7335
Location Information:Leased Land: No
Location Information:HERS Certified: No
Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 603.13
Property Information:Seasonal: No
Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.08
Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 960.0
Property Information:Garage: No
Site:Corner Lot: Yes
Site:Level: Yes
Site:Open: Yes
Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
Water Info:Water View2: Yes
Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
Roof:Shingle: Yes
Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
Cooling:None3: Yes
Floors:Tile2: Yes
Floors:Wood3: Yes
Parking:Off Street: Yes
Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
Water:Public3: Yes
Driveway:Paved2: Yes
Amenities:Fence: Yes
Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
Amenities:_one_st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
Amenities:Shower: Yes
Living Room:Living Room: Yes
Parking:On Site2: Yes
Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Parking:Paved3: Yes
Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Style:Cottage: Yes
Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
Property Information:_two_ Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
Living Room Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling5: Yes
Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
Location:Near Country Club: Yes
Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
Basement Entry:Exterior Only: Yes
Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Special Features: None

Interior Features

Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Only
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 2
Fireplace: No
Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Shower
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Living Room Level: First
Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Waterfront Features: Ocean
Waterfront: No
Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

Attached Garage: No
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street

Utilities

Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Cooling: None
Cooling Y N: No
Heating: Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard, Hot Air
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: 3484.8
Parcel #: WLLS-000125-000000-000035
Zoning: RB

Tax Info

Tax Annual Amount: 4866.0
Tax Lot: 35
Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Nov 2020 - Present 5 Years and 9 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Sep 1, 2020

Closed on

Nov 6, 2020

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Buyer's Agent

Jill McTague

ReMax Andrew Realty Services

List Price

$579,000

Sold Price

$586,000

Premium/Discount to List

$7,000

1.21%

Current Estimated Value

$880,363

Estimated Appreciation

$294,363

Avg. Annual Appreciation

7.36%

Original Mortgage

$468,800

Outstanding Balance

$408,398

Interest Rate

2.9%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Estimated Equity

$471,965

Dec 2012 - Nov 2020 7 Years and 11 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

May 21, 2012

Closed on

Dec 18, 2012

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Steve Weigel

Y-Gull & Associates

Buyer's Agent

Timothy Gowen

The Ramsdell Agency

List Price

$499,000

Sold Price

$450,000

Premium/Discount to List

-$49,000

-9.82%

Avg. Annual Appreciation

3.39%

Original Mortgage

$405,000

Interest Rate

3.44%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Source: Public Records

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Tim Dunham Realty

(207) 687-1055

78 Total Sales

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Luke Morris

REAL Broker NH, LLC

(855) 625-7038

63 Total Sales

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Purchase History

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Date	Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
		--	None Available
		--	--

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date	Status	Borrower	Loan Amount
	Open		$468,800
	Closed		$405,000
	Previous Owner		$225,000

Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date	Event	Price	List to Sale	Price per Sq Ft	Prior Sale
11/05/2022 11/05/22	Off Market	$586,000	--	--
11/09/2020 11/09/20	Sold	$586,000	+1.2%	$610 / Sq Ft
09/06/2020 09/06/20	Pending	--	--	--
09/01/2020 09/01/20	For Sale	$579,000	+28.7%	$603 / Sq Ft
12/14/2012 12/14/12	Sold	$450,000	-9.8%	$469 / Sq Ft	View Prior Sale
10/29/2012 10/29/12	Pending	--	--	--
05/22/2012 05/22/12	For Sale	$499,000	--	$520 / Sq Ft

Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

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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
2025	$5,407	$837,060	$630,940	$206,120
2024	$5,089	$837,060	$630,940	$206,120
2023	$4,989	$837,060	$630,940	$206,120
2022	$4,885	$467,020	$370,110	$96,910
2021	$4,913	$467,020	$353,730	$113,290
2020	$4,894	$467,020	$353,730	$113,290
2019	$4,866	$467,020	$353,730	$113,290
2018	$4,629	$467,020	$370,110	$96,910
2017	$4,745	$467,020	$370,110	$96,910
2016	$4,185	$416,010	$368,100	$47,910
2015	$4,438	$446,030	$398,120	$47,910
2013	$4,068	$446,030	$398,120	$47,910

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

Seller's Agent in 2020

Peter LaRochelle

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

(207) 468-7335

69 Total Sales

Peter LaRochelle
Buyer's Agent in 2020

Jill McTague

RE/MAX

(781) 956-6862

145 Total Sales

Jill McTague
Seller's Agent in 2012

Steve Weigel

Y-Gull & Associates

(207) 251-1815

63 Total Sales

Steve Weigel
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Buyer's Agent in 2012

Timothy Gowen

The Ramsdell Agency

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1467023

APN: WLLS-000125-000000-000035

Maine York County Wells 04090

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Parking

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