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229 Atlantic Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

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For Sale

$1,795,000

7 beds • 2 baths • 1,986 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 10,148 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$10,929 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $903.83
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Vintage waterfront cottage on the sands of Wells Beach! Amazing opportunity to begin your coastal lifestyle in this laid-back and casual property offering a total of seven bedrooms and two baths. Some of the features of this classic 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 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!
MLS# 1608024

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Exterior Type
    Vinyl Siding
  • Heating System
    Baseboard
  • Rooms
    Basement, Den, Kitchen, Living Room

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  • Principle and Interest
    $9,238
  • Property Taxes
    $910
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Schools

Wells Elementary School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Wells, ME 04090 1.7 miles
276 sanford rd

510 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B-

School Details

Wells Junior High School

Grades 5-8 Public School

Wells, ME 04090 1.2 miles
1470 post rd

431 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details

Wells High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Wells, ME 04090 1.5 miles
200 sanford rd

403 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Sea Road School 4.9 miles Public 3-5 A
The New School 5 miles Private 9-12
Kennebunkport Consolidated School 5.9 miles Public KG-5

Sea Road School

Distance: 4.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-5

A

The New School

Distance: 5 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Distance: 5.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Wells, ME 04090

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Wells, ME 04090

This community’s employment is highest in the food and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

79° July
Hottest Average Month
13° January
Coldest Average Month
5,236 Total Households in Area
3.8% Increase in population since the year 2010
26.3%
of households
have children
26 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Wells, ME 04090

Wells, ME 04090 has a population of 11,747 people in 5,236 households with a median age of 49.6 years old.

3.8%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
5,019
Total households as of 2010
4.3%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 49.6 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 94%
Hispanic 2%
Asian <1%
Black <1%
Other <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 94%, followed by Hispanic at 2%, Asian at 1%, and Black at <1%.

Economics
for Wells, ME 04090

200 /sq mi
Population Density
$84,503 /yr
Median Household Income
$499,535
Median Sales Price
26 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.05% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 84%
  • Work from Home 14%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 4,480 48%
Vacant 4,166 44%
Rented 755 8%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 76%
Blue Collar 24%

Family & Education Facts
for Wells, ME 04090

49.6 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

54.3%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 26%
Bachelors Degree 22%
Some College 22%
Graduate Degree 13%
Associates Degree 11%
Some High School 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 26.08% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
26.3% of households have children

Weather
for Wells, ME 04090

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 79° F in July to a low of 13° F in January

79° July
Hottest Average Month
13° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
13°
33°
Feb
14°
36°
Mar
24°
44°
Apr
34°
54°
May
43°
65°
Jun
53°
74°
Jul
58°
79°
Aug
57°
78°
Sep
49°
70°
Oct
38°
60°
Nov
30°
49°
Dec
19°
37°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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