York County and Wells Town property record for 251 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,853 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:106 L:89 |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:106 L:89 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,853 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 643 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Street Address | 251 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04090-3713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
251 Ocean Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2017.
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-3713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172017026959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17512 / 818 |
| Transfer Doc | 0175120818 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 251 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-3713 |
| Document Number | 0175120818 |
| Book / Page | 017512 / 000818 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 251 OCEAN AVE WELLS ME 040903713, WELLS, ME 04090-3713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Ocean Ave was $17,989, up 6.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,989.00 (+6.82%) | $2,784,600 (+0.54%) Land $2,470,810 Building $313,790 |
| 2024 | $16,840.00 (+2.02%) | $2,769,660 (-) Land $2,470,810 Building $298,850 |
| 2023 | $16,507.00 (+6.41%) | $2,769,660 (+86.77%) Land $2,470,810 Building $298,850 |
| 2022 | $15,512.00 | $1,482,960 Land $1,335,560 Building $147,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 251 Ocean 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 | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Ocean Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 237 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 |
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