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Price cut: $20K (9/29)

$729,000

48 Howard Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

4beds

1,810sqft

$4,625/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1986

0.39 Acres Lot

$706,900 Zestimate^®

$403/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Light brightSingle-level livingOpen floor planPrime corner lot

Light, Bright and less than a mile to the beach, this ranch-style home delivers the lifestyle everyone wants. Set on a prime corner lot, this home offers single-level living with an open floor plan that makes everyday living feel effortless. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, you've got flexibility for guests, office space or a bonus room. The dining room opens to a spacious deck to entertain your family and friends. The attached 2-car garage and heated workshop, ideal for hobbyists, storage or year round projects. A rare mix of location and function-ready for your next chapter.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 1

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bedroom 3

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Other, Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Basement: Interior Entry,Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,810
Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,810
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 0.39 Acres
Features: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: WLLSM115L187A
Zoning: RA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1986

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Wells

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $403/sqft
Tax assessed value: $742,700
Annual tax amount: $4,798
Date on market: 9/1/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$706,900

$672,000 - $742,000

$2,830/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Price change	$729,000-2.7%$403/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1678603 Report a problem
7/20/2026	Price change	$749,000-3.3%$414/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1664826 Report a problem
5/5/2026	Price change	$774,900-1.8%$428/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1652967 Report a problem
3/1/2026	Listed for sale	$789,000-2.5%$436/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1652967 Report a problem
1/30/2026	Listing removed	$809,000$447/sqft
Source: EXIT Realty broker feed #1643717 Report a problem
11/17/2025	Listed for sale	$809,000$447/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1643717 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,516 +2%	$742,700
2023	$4,426 +19.9%	$742,700 +110.5%
2022	$3,691 0%	$352,860 +0.6%
2021	$3,692 +0.4%	$350,910
2020	$3,678 +0.6%	$350,910
2019	$3,656 +1%	$350,910
2018	$3,621 +1.6%	$350,910
2017	$3,565 +1%	$350,910
2016	$3,530 +1.1%	$350,910
2015	$3,492 +9.1%	$350,910
2013	$3,200 -1.2%	$350,910 -6.5%
2012	$3,238	$375,260
2011	$3,238 +3.6%	$375,260
2009	$3,126 +0.8%	$375,260 -0.5%
2008	$3,100 +73.6%	$377,100 +66.6%
2005	$1,786	$226,380