York County and Wells Town property record for 48 Howard Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:115 L:187-A |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:115 L:187-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,714 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04090-4044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA-SIDE ACRS SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 187-A |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
48 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 HOWARD AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-4044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Howard Ave was $4,798, up 6.2% from the year before.
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 | $4,798.00 (+6.24%) | $742,700 (-) Land $373,970 Building $368,730 | |
| 2024 | $4,516.00 (+2.03%) | $742,700 (-) Land $373,970 Building $368,730 | |
| 2023 | $4,426.00 (+19.91%) | $742,700 (+110.48%) Land $373,970 Building $368,730 | $731,500 |
| 2022 | $3,691.00 | $352,860 Land $151,200 Building $201,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 48 Howard Ave is low, with 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 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 165 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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