229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090 (MLS # 1645672)
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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.
| LAST UPDATED | 12/5/2025 | YEAR BUILT | 1900 |
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| COUNTY | York | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | None |
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| APPLIANCES | Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| BASEMENT | Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Vinyl Siding |
| HEAT | Baseboard |
| LOT | 3920 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Corner Lot, Level, Near Golf Course, Waterfront |
| MLS STATUS | Active |
| PARKING | Other, On Site, Off Street, Tandem |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STYLE | Colonial |
| TAXES | 11149 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Scenic |
| WATER | Public |
| WATER ACCESS | Atlantic |
| WATERFRONT | Yes |
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