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.
Active
$1,395,000
229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090
7beds
1,986sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oceanfront propertyLow maintenance yardConvenient first-floor bedroomSizable eat-in kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2025 at 04:58pm
Listed by:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group 207-468-7335
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1645672
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bedroom 6
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 6
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,254
- Finished area below ground: 732
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Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Atlantic
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 50,Waterfrontage Owned: 50
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: WLLSM128L145
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,833,660
- Annual tax amount: $11,149
- Date on market: 12/5/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-6.7%$702/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$753/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $1,495,000-5.1%$753/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $1,575,000-4.3%$793/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $1,645,000-2.9%$828/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,149 +2% | $1,833,660 |
| 2023 | $10,929 -1.6% | $1,833,660 +72.6% |
| 2022 | $11,112 +1.7% | $1,062,380 +2.3% |
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Est. payment
$6,897/mo
Principal & interest
$5409
Property taxes
$1000
Home insurance
$488
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wells Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Wells High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Wells Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.7 mi
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