511 Ocean Avenue, Wells, ME 04090 (MLS# 1627236)

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

Overview

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 delive ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1627236

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 511
Street Name: Ocean
Street Type: Avenue
County: York
Town: Wells
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04090
Zip +4: 3912
Leased Land: No
Book: 17861
Page: 631
Map: 112
Lot: 161
Zoning: RB
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 17758
Tax Year: 2023
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2100000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Color: Charcoal
Year Built: 1930
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1904
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 880
SqFt Finished Total: 2784
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.18
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-07-31
Closed Date: 2025-08-15
Closed Price: 1700000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 57
Water Frontage Owned: 57
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: Atlantic Ocean
Other: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Other Site: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Beach Rights: Yes
Oceanfront: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Structure Type

Duplex: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Slab: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes

Cooling

Other: Yes
Window Unit(s): Yes

Floors

Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

A-Frame: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Gas

Other Gas: 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: First

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: First

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Glassed-in Porch: 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

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: First

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

Room Name	Level
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Sunroom	First
Other Room 2	First
Bedroom 5	First
Mud Room	First
Dining Room	First

Documents

Firmette, Deed & Arsenic Wood Disclosure ›

Property Disclosure ›

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IDX

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Selling Office: Pack Maynard and Associates

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2025

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