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    229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

    7beds
    1,986sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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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#: 1645672MLS Logo

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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

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    Estimated sales range

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    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Listed for sale$1,395,000-6.7%$702/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1645672 Report a problem
    11/11/2025Listing removed$1,495,000$753/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem
    9/15/2025Price change$1,495,000-5.1%$753/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem
    8/25/2025Price change$1,575,000-4.3%$793/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem
    7/21/2025Price change$1,645,000-2.9%$828/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax 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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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $6,897/mo
    Principal & interest
    $5409
    Property taxes
    $1000
    Home insurance
    $488

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 04090

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