285 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

$1,800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,044 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,800,000 List Date: 7/03/2025 Last Modified: 8/14/2025

Overview

Description

Wake up to the sound of the surf in this sunny and spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home perched directly on the pristine white sands of Wells Beach. The open-concept first floor is designed for effortless beachside living, featuring a spacious kitchen, airy living area, and a wall of sliding glass doors that lead to a generous oceanside deck—perfect for entertaining or simply soaking up the views. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene retreat with sweeping ocean vistas, while two additional oversized bedrooms and a full bath provide ample space for guests. At the top, a charming widows walk with a built-in bar area delivers panoramic views that stretch beyond the horizon. A finished basement adds valuable flexible living space—ideal for a media room, play area, home office, or guest overflow. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence or a spectacular vacation getaway, with some updating this home has so many possibilities!

Listing Details MLS# 1629199

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
285
Street Name
Atlantic
Street Type
Avenue
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
4326
Leased Land
No
Book
17454
Page
716
Map
128
Lot
127
Zoning
RB
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
12611
Tax Year
2023
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
2150000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Personal Rep
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
2
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Color
light gray
Year Built
1925
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2084
SqFt Finished Below Grade
960
SqFt Finished Total
3044
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.11
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-08-02
Closed Date
2025-08-14
Closed Price
1800000

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
50
Water Frontage Owned
50
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic Ocean
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

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

Beach Rights
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Direct Vent Heater
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Gas Bottled
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

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
Basement

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Doghouse
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Other Room 1

Other Room 1
Yes
Other Room 1 Level
Third

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: Beach Rights; Oceanfront Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Cottage; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Doghouse; Interior Roof: Composition Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Heater Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Other Room Third
Bedroom 4 Basement
Living Room Basement

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Pack Maynard and Associates
Selling Office: Kennebunk Beach Realty
Last Updated: August - 14 - 2025
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