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

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

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

More Information

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
Basement

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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