York County and Wells Town property record for 179 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,011,900 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,437 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:106 L:108 |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:106 L:108 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,313 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 179 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04090-3712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ESTHER ANNE PL # 301, 301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021052803 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18796 / 408 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 179 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090 |
| Document Number | 0187960408 |
| Book / Page | 18796 / 408 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Venture |
| Document Number | 2021052804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052804 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 179 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090 |
| Document Number | 0189090384 |
| Book / Page | 18909 / 384 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021073622 |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Venture |
Source: York County and Wells Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 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 | $14,437.00 (+6.25%) | $2,234,810 (-) Land $1,989,380 Building $245,430 | |
| 2024 | $13,588.00 (+2.02%) | $2,234,810 (-) Land $1,989,380 Building $245,430 | |
| 2023 | $13,319.00 (+6.39%) | $2,234,810 (+86.72%) Land $1,989,380 Building $245,430 | $3,081,990 |
| 2022 | $12,519.00 | $1,196,860 Land $1,075,200 Building $121,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 204 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 227 units insured incl. 23 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1991–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 258 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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