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  • $1,145,000

    229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

    7beds
    1,986sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
    $1,339,000 Zestimate®
    $577/sqft
    $4,060 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,339,000

    $1.27M - $1.41M

    $4,060/mo

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    What's special

    Oceanfront propertyLow maintenance yardConvenient first-floor bedroomSizable eat-in kitchen
    Come and discover this great value for oceanfront property. Start planning now for summer of 2026! Vintage cottage on the sands of Wells Beach offering an amazing opportunity to begin your coastal lifestyle in this laid-back home with a total of seven bedrooms and two baths. Update with some essential changes without getting too fancy and enjoy as an affordable second home or engage a builder and construct your ideal beach house or year round property. Some of the features of this classic seasonal property include high ceilings throughout, a convenient first-floor bedroom, a sizable eat-in kitchen, cozy living room and storage galore including a walk-up attic. The seaside glassed-in wrap around porch is the place to be and provides the perfect spot to take in the captivating ocean views. The wood tones give the home a warm and inviting feel. The bedrooms are all decent size and most offer an ocean view with one offering a distant marsh view. The separate guest suite in the lower level is perfect for extended family and friends or potential future income with its two bedrooms, bath, kitchen, den and small living room. The cottage is located on a fabulous stretch of the beach with 50 feet of water frontage, a low maintenance yard and plenty of parking. Roll right out onto the beach every morning! Walk to a few area restaurants and shops. Fine & casual dining, summer theater, golf, boating and a multitude of choices for recreation and fun are all just minutes away. The historic towns of Ogunquit, York, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport are nearby. The appealing seaport cities of Portland and Portsmouth are only 30-45 minutes away in either direction. The Amtrak train station from Wells to Boston is only a few miles from the property. Don't miss out on your chance to make the dream of the beach lifestyle a reality in this classic waterfront home. Tax card reflects that this property is a two family. Any interested parties should do their due diligence to verify.

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    Listed by:

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group 207-468-7335

    Bought with:

    Real Broker

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1645672MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 6
    • Level: Basement
    Bedroom 6
    • Level: Basement
    Den
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
    • Basement: Exterior Entry
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,986
    • Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,254
    • Finished area below ground: 732

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Scenic
    • Body of water: Atlantic
    • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 50,Waterfrontage Owned: 50
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: WLLSM128L145
    • Zoning: RB

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Wells

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/3/2026Sold$1,145,000-17.9%$577/sqft
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    2/3/2026Pending sale$1,395,000$702/sqft
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    1/11/2026Contingent$1,395,000$702/sqft
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    12/5/2025Listed for sale$1,395,000-6.7%$702/sqft
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    11/11/2025Listing removed$1,495,000$753/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem
    9/15/2025Price change$1,495,000-5.1%$753/sqft
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    8/25/2025Price change$1,575,000-4.3%$793/sqft
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    7/21/2025Price change$1,645,000-2.9%$828/sqft
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    6/23/2025Price change$1,695,000-3.1%$853/sqft
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    5/28/2025Price change$1,749,000-2.6%$881/sqft
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    1/22/2025Price change$1,795,000-5.3%$904/sqft
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    10/28/2024Listed for sale$1,895,000$954/sqft
    Source: Maine Listings #1608024 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$11,149 +2%$1,833,660
    2023$10,929 -1.6%$1,833,660 +72.6%
    2022$11,112 +1.7%$1,062,380 +2.3%
    2021$10,922 +2.7%$1,038,210 +2.3%
    2020$10,638 +1%$1,015,030 +0.4%
    2019$10,535 +1%$1,011,010
    2018$10,434 +1.6%$1,011,010
    2017$10,272 +1%$1,011,010
    2016$10,171 +1.1%$1,011,010
    2015$10,060 +9.1%$1,011,010
    2013$9,220 +7.7%$1,011,010 +1.9%
    2012$8,562 $992,100
    2011$8,562 +4.9%$992,100 +1.2%
    2009$8,163 +1.3%$979,920
    2008$8,055 +29.4%$979,920 +24.2%
    2005$6,224 $788,890

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    Neighborhood: 04090

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