229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

$1,145,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,986 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,145,000 List Date: 12/05/2025 Last Modified: 2/03/2026

Overview

Description

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 1645672

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
229
Street Name
Atlantic
Street Type
Avenue
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
4326
Leased Land
No
Book
9977
Page
207
Map
128
Lot
145
Zoning
RB
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
11149
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1395000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Trustee
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
10
# Bedrooms
7
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Color
Brown
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1254
SqFt Finished Below Grade
732
SqFt Finished Total
1986
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.09
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2026-01-10
Closed Date
2026-02-03
Closed Price
1145000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
50
Water Frontage Owned
50
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic

More Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Basement

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Open Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Rail Available Source of Water Frontage: Public Records; Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Shower Equipment: Cable Driveway: Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street; On Site; Tandem Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Den First
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Basement
Bedroom 6 Basement
IDX
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Selling Office: Real Broker
Last Updated: February - 03 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207-468-7335

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