Closed 2/3/26Virtual Tour
Closed 2/3/26Virtual Tour
Description
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...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.
- Listed by Peter Larochelle • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group • 207-468-7335
Property Details for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyleColonial
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningRB
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 06:30 PM
Property Details for 229 Atlantic Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1645672 |
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | $11,149 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF |
| County | York County |
Location
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Building Information for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
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$6,510 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,581
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Atlantic
- Zip Code: 4326
- Directions: Route 1/Post Road to Mile Road and left on Atlantic. Driveway is accessed via Public Way #5 off of Atlantic.
- Town: Wells
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04090
- County: York
- Geo Latitude: 43.310223
- Geo Longitude: -70.563642
- Tax Lot: 145
- Site:Corner Lot: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Location:Near Country Club: Yes
- Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Railroad: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 50.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 50.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Source of Water Frontage:Survey: Yes
- Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, On Site, Off Street, Tandem
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 9977
- Tax Map Number: 128
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: WLLS-000128-000000-000145
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $11,149.00
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Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 732.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1254.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.09
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1986.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.09
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.4
- Bedrooms Total: 7
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 229
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Brown
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Other: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1900
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Other Equipment: Cable
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished, Full, Exterior Only
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Level: Basement
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 229 Atlantic Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Sold Maine Listings #1645672 | $1,145,000 | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1928813222 | $1,145,000 | — |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1645672 | — | |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1645672 | $1,395,000 | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,575,000 | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,645,000 | — |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,695,000 | — |
| May 28, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,749,000 | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,795,000 | — |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,895,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | Sold Maine Listings #1645672 | $1,145,000 |
| 02/02/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1928813222 | $1,145,000 |
| 01/10/2026 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1645672 | — |
| 12/05/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1645672 | $1,395,000 |
| 11/10/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,495,000 |
| 08/25/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,575,000 |
| 07/21/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,645,000 |
| 06/22/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,695,000 |
| 05/28/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,749,000 |
| 01/22/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,795,000 |
| 10/27/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1608024 | $1,895,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 229 Atlantic Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$1,498,250Additions$335,410Total$1,833,660
Tax Record2025$11,845 ($987 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt156 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900Year Renovated1988ZoningRBCountyYORKAPNWLLS M:128 L:145
Schools near 229 Atlantic Avenue
This home is within Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wells Elementary School PublicK to 4 | ||
Wells Junior High School Public5 to 8 | ||
Wells High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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