501 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090 Property Records

York County and Wells Town property record for 501 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,181 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$825,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$14,621 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNWLLS M:112 L:163

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWLLS M:112 L:163

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,181 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,678 sqft
1st Floor Area675 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 OCEAN AVE
CityWELLS
StateME
Zip04090-3911
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal Lot Number163
JurisdictionWELLS ME
Township / Civil DivisionWELLS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract34005

Owner

Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of May 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address266 HAYDEN ROWE ST, HOPKINTON, MA 01748-2806
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
PARTNERS BK/NEW ENGLAND
Jul 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 5, 2017
Deed Document Number20202020043976
Deed Book / Page18369 / 435
Transfer Doc0177850182
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWELLS ME
Recording DateSep 8, 2020
Property Address501 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-3911
Document Number0183690435
Book / Page018369 / 000435
Instrument DateSep 3, 2020
Instrument43976
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2020
Title CompanySIGNATURE ESCROW AND TITLE SERVICES, SIGNATURE ESCROW & TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address266 HAYDEN ROWE ST HOPKINTON MA 017482806, HOPKINTON, MA 01748-2806

Mortgage

Document Number183690437
DateSep 8, 2020
Book Page018369/000437
Instrument43977
Lender
NamePARTNERS BK/NEW ENGLAND
AddressSANFORD, ME 04073
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 7, 2050

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWELLS ME
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address501 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-3911
Document Number0175110340
Book / Page017511 / 000340
Instrument DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument26637
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address255 ALEWIVE RD LYMAN ME 040026059, LYMAN, ME 04002-6059

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: York County and Wells Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaine
CountyYork County
County SubdivisionWells Town
Unified School DistrictWells-Ogunquit Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$14,621.00 (+11.36%)$2,263,240 (+4.8%) Land $2,067,680 Building $195,560
2024$13,130.00 (+2.01%)$2,159,610 (-) Land $2,067,680 Building $91,930
2023$12,871.00 (+5.09%)$2,159,610 (+84.44%) Land $2,067,680 Building $91,930
2022$12,248.00$1,170,890 Land $1,117,440 Building $53,450

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation14.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 204 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies227 units insured
incl. 23 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims42 (1991–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jan 2024 · 23 claims
  • Severe Storm And Flooding, Dec 2022 · 11 claims
  • Coastal Storm, Oct 1991 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 93% of Maine
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD
serves 35,663 people · EPA ID ME0090760
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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