York County and Wells Town property record for 172 Atlantic Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 800 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,726 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:125 L:67 |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:125 L:67 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 530 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 172 ATLANTIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04090-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST F SHAW |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
172 Atlantic Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 186 ATLANTIC AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-4305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 201427254 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16857 / 535 |
| Transfer Doc | 15321-0712 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Property Address | 172 ATLANTIC AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-4305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0179460527 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17946/527 |
| Instrument | 2019016476 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Atlantic Ave was $5,726, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: York County and Wells Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| County Subdivision | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells-Ogunquit Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,726.00 (+6.25%) | $886,390 (-) Land $648,740 Building $237,650 | |
| 2024 | $5,389.00 (+2.01%) | $886,390 (-) Land $648,740 Building $237,650 | |
| 2023 | $5,283.00 (+2.13%) | $886,390 (+79.23%) Land $648,740 Building $237,650 | $869,345 |
| 2022 | $5,173.00 | $494,550 Land $380,420 Building $114,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Atlantic Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 280 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 345 units insured incl. 65 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 124 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 124 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 172 Atlantic Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD serves 35,663 people · EPA ID ME0090760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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