511 Ocean Avenue, Wells, ME 04090
$1,700,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,784
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,841
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,700,000
List Date:
6/19/2025
Last Modified:
8/20/2025
Description
For the first time since 1940, 'Althea'—one of the original Moody Beach cottages—is available for sale, and it's ready to write its next chapter.
This rare coastal treasure offers 2,784 square feet of flexible living, including 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and an oversized deck perfect for gathering, lounging, or stargazing. Nestled just steps from the private beach access reserved for waterfront residents, this home blends the warmth of a close-knit beach community with the serenity of your own coastal escape.
Set up as a versatile two-unit property, you have endless options: live in one side and rent the other, welcome extended family with comfort and privacy, or maximize rental potential in a highly sought-after location. With ample parking and modern upgrades woven into its original charm, this property is as functional as it is nostalgic.
Whether you're envisioning a cherished family legacy, an income-generating investment, or a peaceful year-round retreat, Althea delivers the best of classic Maine living—timeless, inviting, and full of possibility.
Own a slice of Moody Beach history and make it your own coastal legacy. Private showings now available—don't let this landmark property slip away.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1627236
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 17861
Leased Land: No
Page: 631
Map: 112
Lot: 161
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Street #: 511
Street Name: Ocean
Street Type: Avenue
County: York
Town: Wells
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04090
Zip +4: 3912
Zoning: RB
Full Tax Amount $: 17758
Tax Year: 2023
Geo Lat: 43.283097
Geo Lon: -70.576124
Property Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.18
# Rooms: 11
Total Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
Color: Charcoal
# Fireplaces: 1
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1904
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 880
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built: 1930
SqFt Finished Total: 2784
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Site
Level: 1
Other Site: 1
Location
Near Country Club: 1
Near Golf Course: 1
Near Public Beach: 1
Near Shopping: 1
Near Town: 1
Neighborhood: 1
Roads
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 57
Water Frontage Owned: 57
Water Frontage Shared: 0
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Source of Water Frontage
Other: 1
Waterfront Other Source: Atlantic Ocean
Water Body Type
Ocean: 1
Recreational Water
Beach Rights: 1
Oceanfront: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Structure Type
Duplex: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Slab: 1
View
Scenic: 1
Exterior
Shingle Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Heat System
Forced Air: 1
Other: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Heat Fuel
Electric: 1
Cooling
Other: 1
Window Unit(s): 1
Floors
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Parking
5 - 10 Spaces: 1
Style
A-Frame: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Gas
Other Gas: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Water
Public: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: First
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: First
Driveway
Paved: 1
Basement Entry
Not Applicable: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Amenities
1st Floor Bedroom: 1
Laundry - 1st Floor: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Glassed-in Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Vehicle Storage
No Vehicle Storage: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Mud Room
Mud Room: 1
Mud Room Level: First
Sunroom
Sunroom: 1
Sunroom Level: First
Other Room 2
Other Room 2: 1
Other Room 2 Level: First
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 2100000
Sold Price: $1,700,000
Current Price: $1,700,000
Status Change Info
Pending Date: 2025-07-31
Closed Date: 2025-08-15
Closed Price: 1700000
Property Features
Site: Level; Other Site
Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood
Roads: Paved; Public
Source of Water Frontage: Other
Water Body Type: Ocean
Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Oceanfront
View: Scenic
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Style: A-Frame
Structure Type: Duplex
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: Crawl Space; Slab
Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Roof: Shingle
Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding
Heat System: Forced Air; Other
Water Heater: Electric
Cooling: Other; Window Unit(s)
Floors: Tile; Vinyl
Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Laundry - 1st Floor
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch
Driveway: Paved
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Other Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Sunroom
Level: First
Other Room 2
Level: First
Bedroom 5
Level: First
Mud Room
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
IDX
Last Updated: August - 20 - 2025
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