229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

$1,395,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,986 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active Under Contract
Current Price: $1,395,000 List Date: 12/05/2025 Last Modified: 1/11/2026

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 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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More Information MLS# 1645672

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 229 Street Name: Atlantic Street Type: Avenue County: York Town: Wells State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04090 Zip +4: 4326 Leased Land: No Book: 9977 Page: 207 Map: 128 Lot: 145 Zoning: RB Zoning Overlay: No Association: No Full Tax Amount $: 11149 Tax Year: 2025 Tree Growth Y/N: No Geo Lat: 43.310223 Geo Lon: -70.563642

Contract Information

Status: Active Under Contract Original List Price: 1395000 List Price: $1,395,000 Current Price: $1,395,000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes Seasonal: Yes Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee Deed: All Deed Restrictions: Unknown Bank Owned REO: No 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No # Rooms: 10 # Bedrooms: 7 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2 Color: Brown Year Built: 1900 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1254 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 732 SqFt Finished Total: 1986 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.09 Source of Acreage: Public Records Road Frontage: No

Status Change Info

Kick-Out: No

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes Waterfront Amount: 50 Water Frontage Owned: 50 Water View: Yes Water Body Name: Atlantic

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Open Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Rail Available Source of Water Frontage: Public Records; Survey Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Oceanfront; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Shower Equipment: Cable Driveway: Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street; On Site; Tandem Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Den Level: First 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
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: January - 11 - 2026
229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090- MLS# 1645672
Broker Attribution: 207-468-7335

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