253 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

$1,700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,307 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,700,000 List Date: 2/17/2022 Last Modified: 9/11/2024

Overview

Description

Beachfront home that has been loved by the same family for over 100 years! There are captivating views of the Atlantic from the front porch that spans the width of the house. This classic Ocean front cottage has 40 feet of waterfront in a very desirable location on Wells Beach. Even at high tide there is a big sandy beach as shown in the drone photos. Enjoy this cottage that has been a summer dream for many generations.

Listing Details MLS# 1519953

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
253
Street Name
Atlantic
Street Type
Avenue
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Leased Land
No
Book
18564
Page
472
Map
0128
Lot
138
Zoning
RB
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
10604
Tax Year
2021

Contract Information

Original List Price
1800000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
Yes
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Year Built
1898
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1307
SqFt Finished Total
1307
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.08
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2022-02-19
Closed Date
2022-03-31
Closed Price
1700000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
40
Water Frontage Owned
40
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address
tperkins1620@gmail.com

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes

Location

Near Public Beach
Yes
Near Town
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Oceanfront
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Exterior

Asbestos
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Stove
Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled
Yes
Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open Location: Near Public Beach; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront View: Scenic Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Asbestos Heat System: Stove Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Living Room First
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Smith & Company Realty
Selling Office: RE/MAX Realty One
Last Updated: September - 11 - 2024
Broker Attribution: 207-475-8480

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